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Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Latest Photos & Damage ReportBig Basin Redwoods State Park: Latest Photos & Damage Report
By - posted 8/31/2020
Fire Updates

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that California Department of Parks and Recreation provided a somewhat positive update on Friday of the damage at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Although many structures have been destroyed, the park’s wastewater plant survived the fire undamaged and many trees that look completely more...

Bay Area Man Uses "Bud Light" to Save Home from Wildfire?Bay Area Man Uses “Bud Light” to Save Home from Wildfire?
By - posted 8/30/2020
Fire Updates

Thank you SF Eater for sharing the story of a Bay Area man who claimed he saved him home from wildfires thanks to a 30-pack of Bud Light. Chad Little from Vacaville was determined not to let his shop and home burn in the LNU Lightning Complex. When he ran out more...

SF Hotels Open Doors to Wildfire Evacuees for $75/NightSF Hotels Open Doors to Wildfire Evacuees for $75/Night
By - posted 8/27/2020
Fire Updates

Thanks to SFIST for letting us know that some SF Hotels have reopened in order to accommodate wildfire evacuees with discount rates.. San Francisco’s vacant hotels have reopened their doors for the first time since April, giving them the opportunity to help by offering discounted rooms to evacuees due to the more...

Why Air Quality Got Dramatically Worse in SF YesterdayWhy Air Quality Got Dramatically Worse in SF Yesterday
By - posted 8/26/2020
Fire Updates

Tuesday was projected to be a little bit of a reprieve in the city of San Francisco and along the Peninsula from the bad air quality due to the fires. But then the wind shifted and things got worse. Please note the above photo illustration was taken in 2018 around the more...

Adorable Doggy Gives Daily Comfort to FirefightersAdorable Doggy Gives Daily Comfort to Firefighters
By - posted 8/26/2020
Adorable, Fire Updates, Uplifting

Meet Kerith, the cute Golden Retriever, who is also a certified crisis response therapy dog. Thanks to the TODAY Show for introducing us this heartwarming pup. Kerith has been busy lately, providing comfort and support to our brave firefighters fighting the wildfires. She’s been visiting the wildfire base camp in Marin County more...

How to Help Fire Victims: 30+ Ways to Donate & VolunteerHow to Help Fire Victims: 30+ Ways to Donate & Volunteer
By - posted 8/25/2020
Fire Updates

There are many ways to help the victims and firefighters affected by this year’s devastating fires. Although it might feel good to drop off clothes, food and bottled water, it turns out in most cases this unfortunately isn’t very helpful – since after a few days much of the donated good more...

2,000-Year-Old Redwoods Survive Fire at Big Basin2,000-Year-Old Redwoods Survive Fire at Big Basin
By - posted 8/25/2020
Fire Updates

Thanks to NBC Bay Area for letting us know that despite initial headlines claiming Big Basin was “gone,” most of the ancient redwoods in California’s oldest state park have withstood the fires and survived. “The reason those trees are so old is because they are really resilient” – State Parks District more...

Firefighters & Evacuated Homes Robbed During FiresFirefighters & Evacuated Homes Robbed During Fires
By - posted 8/24/2020
Fire Updates, Jerk Alert

Thanks to Mercury News and CNN for letting us know about some jerks who have been targeting people during the the fires. Five people were arrested for looting homes of people in Santa Cruz County who were evacuated due to the fires. In a bit of karma, one of the cars more...

"Red Flag" Fire Warning is Cancelled“Red Flag” Fire Warning is Cancelled
By - posted 8/24/2020
Fire Updates

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that as of 9:35am on August 24th, the National Weather Service has canceled their “Red Flag Warning” after being mostly spared by thunderstorms passing over Northern California and winds not picking up as much as expected. The Red Flag Warning was initially scheduled more...

Air Quality Still "Unhealthy" For Much of Bay AreaAir Quality Still “Unhealthy” For Much of Bay Area
By - posted 8/24/2020
Fire Updates

You could probably tell just by opening your windows or walking outside, but air quality is continuing to be “unhealthy” for large sections of the Bay Area. Air Quality Reports PurpleAir – Current AirNow – Current AirNow – Forecast – Today AirNow – Forecast – Tomorrow Forecast for August 24 Forecast for August 25  

Pacifica & Half Moon Bay Beaches Closed This WeekendPacifica & Half Moon Bay Beaches Closed This Weekend
By - posted 8/22/2020
Fire Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Pacifica and Half Moon Bay has decided to close all beaches this weekend in order to keep the roads clear due to unhealthy air quality and to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. Pacifica Beach/Beach Parking Lots Closed: Beaches will be closed sunrise Saturday more...

Cow Palace is Now Evacuation Site for Horses & LivestockCow Palace is Now Evacuation Site for Horses & Livestock
By - posted 8/21/2020
Community, Fire Updates

As a result of the CZU Lightning Complex Fires, the Cow Palace Arena and Event Center was activated by San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services on August 20, 2020 to open their facility to accommodate livestock and horses that are being evacuated from the affected areas. Animals will be coming more...

Bay Area "Red Flag" and Evacuation WarningsBay Area “Red Flag” and Evacuation Warnings
By - posted 8/21/2020
Community, Fire Updates

Major fires still burn throughout the Bay Area with smoke and poor air quality affecting many other communities not yet directly threatened by fire. Want the latest wildfire updates for your area? Sign up for updates at Cal Fire’s readyforwildfire.org Learn more at National Weather Service Bay Area which has a great more...

Bay Area Wildfires Visible From SpaceBay Area Wildfires Visible From Space
By - posted 8/21/2020
Fire Updates

Unfortunately, California is experiencing many major wildfires right now, many caused by the dry lightning storm over the weekend amidst the scorching hot weather. There are currently 560 active fires burning across California right now. Thanks to SFGate for sharing that state’s massive wildfires are visible from space. National Weather Service more...

Most of Big Basin’s Redwoods Scorched, But Still StandingMost of Big Basin’s Redwoods Scorched, But Still Standing
By - posted 8/21/2020
Fire Updates

Heartbreaking news from Sempervirens Fund, and Mercury News that the historic Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park, has been badly damaged by fire including an almost total loss of its campground and visitor amenities.  As of Friday morning there are conflicting reports as to how extensive the fire more...