Sources: ABC News
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California wildfires have consumed around 1 million acres (1,600 sq. miles) over the past month. This represents approximately 1% of California's land area. 2020-10-17
A fourth person is found dead in Northern California as a result of the Zogg Fire. 2020-09-30
The death toll in the North Complex Fire in Northern California rises to ten, while 16 people are missing, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Department. 2020-09-10
The town of Berry Creek in Butte County is reported as being "mostly destroyed". 2020-09-10
Over 200 people are airlifted to safety after wildfires break out at the Sierra National Forest. 2020-09-6
Pacific Gas and Electric is set to shut off power to 179,000 customers in Northern California due to an elevated wildfire risk, while Southern California Edison does so for 308,000 in Southern California. 2019-10-23
Pacific Gas and Electric shuts off power to 800,000 customers in Northern California, citing safety concerns over an elevated fire risk caused by weather conditions. 2019-10-8
U.S. President Donald Trump declares the 17 Northern California wildfires a major disaster. The fires have destroyed 180 square miles in California's wine country where mass evacuations are underway. The fires have killed at least 15 people with more than 150 others missing and at least 2,000 homes and businesses destroyed. 2017-10-10
A United States Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft crashes in Northern California, shortly after takeoff from Beale Air Force Base, killing one pilot and injuring another. 2016-09-20