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Heat and firework danger: What to know
The heat is already to blame for unplanned power outages, related illnesses and poses a threat for lighting fireworks. Some cities across the Bay Area have cancelled their firework shows and fire crews said the risks are high. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguire talked with Paul Lowenthall, division fire marshal for Santa Rosa Fire Protection District, to understand the...
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Firefighters warn of potential risks fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Firefighters warn of potential risk fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals.
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Firefighters on high alert
Firefighters are bracing themselves for a busy day ahead of the Fourth of July. But fire crews also have a warning for those wanting to partake in fireworks. Jocelyn Moran reports.
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Fire season technology: A closer look at how AI is helping firefighters in the Bay Area
Cal Fire is using artificial intelligence to quickly respond to fires in some of the Bay Area’s most remote areas.
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AI to help detect fires early
Artificial intelligence is helping fire crews monitor dozens of Alert California cameras by notifying Cal Fire when smoke is detected in Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Marianne Favro reports.
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Point Fire evacuation orders lifted, 75% contained.
As of Wednesday, the Point Fire — which started Sunday above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road — was 50% contained, according to the most recent data on Cal Fire’s live incident page.
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Point Fire evacuation orders lifted
As of Wednesday, the Point Fire — which started Sunday above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road — was 50% contained, according to the most recent data on Cal Fire’s live incident page.
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Fire crews on high alert as heat rises in the East Bay
As the temperatures tick up in the coming days, Cal Fire crews will continue to monitor conditions with all hands on deck for what could become a busy summer of wildfires. Thom Jensen reports.
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Fire crews on high alert as heat rises in the East Bay
As the temperatures tick up in the coming days, Cal Fire crews will continue to monitor conditions with all hands on deck for what could become a busy summer of wildfires. Thom Jensen and Kari Hall report.
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Fire crews on high alert as heat rises in the East Bay
Fire crews in the East Bay are on high alert as we approach near triple digit heat in the region. Cal Fire says they are staffing accordingly with the primary goal of containing any fires that break out as quickly as possible.
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Fire crews on high alert as heat rises in the East Bay
Fire crews in the East Bay are on high alert as we approach near triple digit heat in the region. Cal Fire says they are staffing accordingly with the primary goal of containing any fires that break out as quickly as possible. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri and Pere Suratos report.
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With May soon to begin, Cal Fire offers tips on home fire prevention
With the month of May beginning this week, with its warmer weather, lower humidity and drying vegetation, Cal Fire is urging Bay Area homeowners to do all they can to protect against fire.
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Cal Fire crews in Santa Clara County prep for wildfire season with brand new equipment
Cal Fire crews in Santa Clara County started preparing for wildfire season Monday and they have a brand new spectacular piece of equipment to help them do it.
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Cal Fire crews in Santa Clara County prep for wildfire season with brand new equipment
Cal Fire crews in Santa Clara County started preparing for wildfire season Monday and they have a brand new spectacular piece of equipment to help them do it. Terry McSweeney reports.
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Family of young college woman killed by Cal Fire truck struggles for answers
A family of a Vacaville woman are struggling for answers after a firefighter in Napa, who hit and killed the college student while rushing to a fire, won’t face any criminal charges.
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Family of young college woman killed by Cal Fire truck struggles for answers
A North Bay family is demanding accountability after their daughter was killed, when her car was hit by a Cal Fire truck. Jaxon Van Derbeken reports.
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North Bay firefighters free deer found entangled in wire
Firefighters in the North Bay on Thursday freed a deer that they found entangled in wire.
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Cal Fire contributes $47 million to combat extreme heat in Bay Area, statewide schools
Cal Fire is providing $47 million to protect California’s children from extreme heat by creating more green spaces at schools, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.