Cal Fire

The first major fire of the year erupts in Southern California and Engineer Dudley risks missing his daughter's birthday.

Lightning strikes in Monterey County ignite two deadly fires; Chief Campbell battles the River Fire while the Carmel Fire forces evacuations 10 miles away; when the River Fire suddenly turns toward base camp, it's an all-out race to stop it.

The Creek Fire ignites the Sierras, forcing the rescue of campers who are trapped by flames.

Fire season intensifies with the loss of an El Dorado Firefighter's life.

In a major escalation of fire season, multiple blazes tear through Napa as firefighters scramble to protect ancient redwood forests and dozens of wineries; Cal Fire's Honor Guard pays tribute to a fallen firefighter.

Cal Fire races to put down neighborhood fires in Southern California before they're fanned by the famed Santa Ana winds.