Tag: fire
Beaver Fire now 65 percent contained
As of Thursday morning, CalFire reports that the Beaver Fire has burned 215 acres and is now 65 percent contained. The fire's forward spread...
Authorities think fatal blaze started with bbq
A 27-year-old mother frantically tried to save her two small children when an errant barbecue fire quickly spread out of her control and into...
Arson upends baseball league season
The San Benito Babe Ruth League had been looking forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary this fall until an arsonist lit up the group’s...
Early morning fire near San Justo Reservoir
The Hollister Fire Department responded to an early morning fire Wednesday near the San Justo Reservoir.
Captain Jeff Granucci said the call came in at...
With fire, agency issues warning on air quality
The local health department sent out an alert advising residents about air-quality impacts from the wildfire near Big Sur.
Fire destroys structure near San Juan
A fire early Monday morning destroyed a garage-like structure on Olympia Avenue near San Juan Bautista, the Hollister fire chief confirmed.
Tres Pinos students collect toys for wildfire victims
Tres Pinos schoolchildren are taking a stand against the effects of widespread fires one teddy bear, frog and unicorn at a time.
Small fires put out along Highway 156 near Hollister
Firefighters put out a string of fires along Highway 156 near San Felipe Road by early afternoon Tuesday.
Dollar Tree in Hollister prepares to reopen soon
The Dollar Tree store in Hollister destroyed by a December 2013 fire is preparing to reopen soon.
Crews put out grass fire behind San Benito High
A grass fire started in a field south of San Benito High School on Friday afternoon, but crews quickly controlled it.
