2026 Northern California wildfire resources by county: Find evacuation info, sign up for alerts

Here is a county-by-county resources list to help you find public safety information and updates in the event of a wildfire ...
Morning Overview on MSN

California has logged 1,720 wildfires burning 53,981 acres so far this season

California has already recorded 1,720 wildfires that have scorched 53,981 acres this season, a tally that sets the stage for ...

Can California boost wildfire prevention with less cash? A new plan proposes to do just that

State and federal fire officials have unveiled a new plan to boost wildfire prevention, even as California funding sources are drying up.
AZ Central

Where are California wildfires burning? See maps and air quality

Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Southern California. Investigators are looking into unusual ignition sources, including a possible SOS flare and a tractor striking a rock. The Santa ...
USA Today

Fires in California today. Here is the latest on containment

Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Southern California, including on Santa Rosa Island. The Sandy Fire in Ventura County has burned 1,698 acres and prompted evacuation orders. The Santa ...

2026 California wildfire guide | How to prepare for and track fires across the state

Wildfires may happen more often during the summer and early fall, but they can happen any time of the year in California.
Los Angeles Times

Fire-prone California could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for wildfire prevention

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The state’s annual budget for wildfire mitigation work could drop by hundreds of millions as two key funding ...
Morningstar

Wildfire Survivors, Consumer and Environmental Groups Slam State Report for Letting Utilities Off the Hook for Deadly Fires, Says Consumer Watchdog

LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of twenty-three organizations — including wildfire survivors, consumer advocates, and environmental groups — today blasted the California ...