CalFire

Friday storms could bring lightning to the North State. Here’s why fire officials are keeping an eye on the forecast.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday May 11, 2026.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Crews have the Green Fire more than 50% contained, and air quality is improving, but thunderstorms and warmer weather could complicate firefighting this week.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, April 18, 2025.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Thousands of acres of land in Butte County are now considered at ‘very high risk’ of wildfire after state officials rolled out updates to California’s fire hazard maps.

Arson arrests have been on the rise over the last decade. Butte County officials say that's due to better investigations aided by surveillance cameras.

Do you have a go bag packed? Share what’s in it using our go bag survey, or contact NSPR's Jamie Jiang at jamie.jiang@mynspr.org.

With rain returning this week, North State residents might be enjoying a brief respite from thinking about wildfires. But CalFire is warning North State residents to be prepared.