Grand Fire initially started 7:13 p.m. May 13 at Grand Avenue and Pleasant Hill Drive, Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, California. Since its discovery 11 hours ago, it has burned 29.6 acres. 50% of the fire was brought under containment by a crew of 220 firefighters as of Thursday morning. Investigations into its cause are still ongoing.

Red flag warnings are active across California as heat, wind and low humidity raise wildfire risk. Here’s where the danger is and how to stay safe.

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in San Bernardino County that prompted evacuation orders Wednesday night, Cal Fire officials confirmed. The blaze, dubbed the Grand Fire, was first reported at 7:13 p.

As California heads into another potentially dangerous wildfire season, local, state and federal agencies gathered in Sonoma County to show the people, aircraft and equipment they say are ready to respond.

This latest announcement builds on recent state spending. Last December, CAL FIRE awarded nearly $62.7 million to 84 local wildfire-prevention projects, according to the Governor’s office. Those earlier awards backed a mix of fuel breaks, community education campaigns and regional planning efforts as part of a broader prevention push.