Crews gained control of a brush fire in Gorman near the L.A. County-Kern County line. Evacuation warnings and orders were lifted.
Firefighters in Marin County were intentionally setting fire to dry grass and brush on Saturday as part of a controlled burn operation aimed at reducing wildfire risk and preparing crews for the months ahead.
Firefighters in Santa Clara County responded to a vegetation fire south of the city of San Jose on Sunday afternoon.
On Wednesday night, PG&E announced Public Safety Power Shutoffs will happen for parts of the Bay Area. Meanwhile, a Red Flag Warning in the East Bay hills is heightening concerns about wildfire danger in Oakland, where dry vegetation, gusty winds and the close proximity of homes to wildland areas increase the risk of fast-moving fires.
A Red Flag Warning hits the Bay Area as heat, high winds and dry brush raise extreme wildfire risk. Officials urge go‑bags, evacuation plans and caution as PG&E warns of possible shutoffs.
Cal Fire first reported the blaze around 3:30 p.m. and said multiple outbuildings were involved.