A former captain with California's wildfire management agency has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his girlfriend and son, officials said Tuesday.

Darin Blake McFarlin shot and killed Marissa Herzog, 29, and Herzog's son at a Cameron Park home in August.

Unseasonably warm weather in San Diego County is raising wildfire concerns, as dry conditions increase the risk of fires.

Rising temperatures prompt wildfire safety reminders in California ...

Last year, nearly of quarter of Cal Fire's total compensation costs went to overtime for employees.

Residents Against Illegal Fireworks has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to investigate Cal Fire's handling of the deadly Esparto ...

Cal Fire said crews from its Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit assisted with a prescribed fire for vegetation management west of Cloverdale on Saturday.

In January 2025, the Palisades Fire grew from 10 acres to 200 acres in 20 minutes. More than 11,000 people had to evacuate at once on roads designed for ordinary traffic. Cupertino is not Los Angeles.

"All it really takes is one spark to get this going..." ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire season in California is in full swing, and while there have been more fires for CAL FIRE to respond to, there have been fewer acres burned on their incidents than last ...

The house employs 30 tons of precision structural steel boxes. (Courtesy Arya Group) The fortified front door serves a dual purpose, acting as a barrier against fire and an escape route. (Photo by ...