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Many of the lightning-caused fires in Northern California have been burning for two weeks now, prompting evacuations. Thousands of firefighters are working on suppression efforts across the region, with resources spread over dozens of wildfires.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Smith River Complex to allow the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize structural firefighting resources to protect

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Smith River Complex to allow the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize structural firefighting resources to protect

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Smith River Complex to allow the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize

Ground crews continue working day and night on tactical firing along the 4402 road west of Gilligan Butte to protect structures in O’Brien and the Illinois River Valley. While heavy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Critical fire weather conditions were expected to develop in the interior of Northern California, forecasters said Tuesday, and a utility announced possible power cuts to parts of eight counties to prevent ignitions if wires are downed or damaged. Red flag warnings for fire danger were to take effect from 11 p.m. […]

Forecasters say critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop in the interior of Northern California, and a utility may cut power to parts of eight counties to prevent ignitions if wires are downed or damaged

Pacific Gas & Electric said potential public safety power shutoffs starting at 3 a.m. Wednesday could affect up to 8,500 customers.

Critical fire weather conditions were expected to develop in parts of Northern California including the North Bay, forecasters said Tuesday, with PG&E announcing possible power cuts to parts of eight counties to prevent ignitions if wires are downed or damaged.

Northern California is bracing for critical fire weather conditions as forecasters predict winds and low humidity. Pacific Gas & Electric announced power cuts to parts of eight counties.