City of Santa Rosa Fire Department

10/15/2026

🚩A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 PM this evening (Thursday, 10/15) to 11 AM tomorrow (Friday, 10/16) due to winds and low relative humidity for North Bay interior mountains. This Red Flag Warning does not include the City of Santa Rosa, but residents are still encouraged to be prepared.

The National Weather Service upgraded the Fire Weather Watch that was issued this morning to a Red Flag Warning.
*AFFECTED AREA - North Bay Interior Mountains which includes areas just east and southeast of Santa Rosa.
*WINDS - North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the hills and mountains. The highest peaks above 4000ft will see gusts up to 60 mph.
*RELATIVE HUMIDITY - Relative Humidity will remain between 16 to 20 percent.
*IMPACTS - Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. You can monitor local conditions at SRCity.org/Weather

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
🔥 A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening are forecast.
📱It is important to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts. Visit SRCity.org/KnowYourAlerts
🟨 Remember, One less spark, one less wildfire. Avoid using equipment or machinery that could create a spark. Secure tow chains to avoid dragging and subsequent sparks. Never toss cigarette butts out of your vehicle's window. Never leave burning debris or campfires unattended; extinguish them completely. Learn what else you can do to be WildfireReady at SRCity.org/WildfireReady
🟢 Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan! Visit SRCity.org/ReadySR

10/15/2026

UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning has been issued. See current post

💨 🌡️ 🔥 A Fire Weather Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the North Bay Interior Mountains, which includes the upper elevations of east Sonoma County. The Watch goes into effect tonight, Thursday (10/15) at 10:00 p.m, and will continue through 11:00 a.m., tomorrow (Friday) morning.

The microclimates in Santa Rosa were in full effect overnight. Temperatures dropped into the 40s and the humidity came way up across central and west Santa Rosa, but our Santa Rosa Fire Department weather station in Fountaingrove showed the temps stayed in the mid 60s with a northeast breeze and the humidity remained in the 20s. These dry warm conditions overnight in our hills highlights the concerns from the National Weather Service over the next day or two. You can monitor our local conditions at SRCity.org/Weather.

Although the Fire Weather Watch does not include the city limits of Santa Rosa, community members are still encouraged to be wildfire ready by visiting SRCity.org/ReadySR and SRCity.org/WildfireReady.

10/14/2026

A 6 acre prescribed fire is being conducted outside the city limits in the unincorporated County area north of Oakmont in the 8000 block of Pythian Road. The smoke is visible from east Santa Rosa. Multiple 911 calls are being received reporting the smoke. Please do not call 911 to report smoke from this prescribed fire.

10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

At 6:53 a.m. yesterday morning, the Santa Rosa Fire Department received a report of a residential structure fire on Wall Place off West 3rd Street. The first engine arrived at scene in under 4 minutes and reported an exterior fence fire with the fire spreading into the residence. Fire crews pulled hose lines and simultaneously extinguished the exterior fire and made access into the residence. Interior crews found the fire had extended into the attic of the residence. Crews were able to systematically pull the sheetrock from the ceiling and extinguish the attic fire preventing it from spreading to an attached 2 story apartment building. The Ladder Truck crew cut a ventilation holes in the roof to allow the release of superheated gases and smoke, while the crew of the Rescue Company conducted a search of the residence to ensure there were no victims still inside.

Nobody was home at the time of the fire, and there were no functioning smoke detectors found within the residence. Fortunately, alert neighbors noticed the fire on the porch of the residence and immediately called 911 to report the fire. Quick actions of neighbors and a quick response from Fire crews kept the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.

PG&E assisted with securing gas and electrical services to the residence. The City of Santa Rosa Building Department was contacted to assess the building for safety and tenability.

Damage to the residence is estimated at $150,000.00. And one resident has been displaced. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the SRFD Fire Prevention Bureau. However, it has been determined that the fire originated in an exterior trash can and may be a result of improperly discarded materials.

10/06/2026

Seeing smoke to the west of Santa Rosa and wondering where the haze is coming from? Check out the information from CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.

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10/03/2026

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM MONDAY.
WHAT: Hot conditions with maximum temperatures in the mid-90s to upper 90s locally in Santa Rosa.
WHERE: Most of the Bay Area, including all of Sant Rosa.
WHEN: From 11 AM this morning, Saturday, Oct 3 to 10 PM Monday, Oct. 5.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.
- Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing.
- Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening.

09/22/2026

Last night at 7:13 p.m., the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to multiple 911 calls for a fire in a residential garage on Firestone Place in east Santa Rosa. The first Engine from Station 6 on Calistoga Road arrived in under five minutes. Upon their arrival, they found a well involved garage fire that was threatening neighboring buildings. They requested additional units to the scene. Crews brought the fire in the detached garage under control in approximately 10 minutes. Firefighters remained on scene for an additional 90 minutes to complete overhaul and assist the Fire Investigator. Damage was contained to the unit of origin with no extension to adjacent buildings.
Damage is estimated at $120,000. The garage sustained significant fire damage as did the vehicle in the garage. No injuries were sustained in the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

09/13/2026

At approximately 11:40 a.m. this morning, Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the 1300 block of South Wright Road. The fire was burning in cut dry seasonal grass. Firefighters quickly contained the fire to 1/4 of an acre. No structures were threatened. A Fire Investigator and the Santa Rosa Police Department were requested to the scene. The fire is under investigation by both departments. 2 Engines, 1 Wildland Engine, 1 Paramedic Squad, 1 Battalion Chief, and 1 Fire Investigator were assigned to the incident.

09/12/2026

Today, we honored the 25 year anniversary.

We recognized the first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS workers in addition to all those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Never forget.