California Fires

California fires: State utility PG&E imposes another round of widespread blackouts; nearly 1.1 million people remain without electricity

Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as the state's biggest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, began another round of widespread blackouts aimed at preventing its electrical equipment from sparking wildfires in high winds.

Statewide emergency declared in Northern California as wildfires continue to blaze; millions of residents remain without power

With ferocious winds driving multiple wildfires through bone-dry vegetation and nearly 200,000 people ordered to leave their homes, California's governor declared a statewide emergency on Sunday.

California blaze: Tens of thousands forced to evacuate homes as fires rage on; US state expected to see more power cuts

Fast-growing fires throughout California forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes as dry winds and high heat fed flames and fears in the state.