
Water Main Break Floods Southeast Fresno Streets
Crews turned off water to stop a leak after flooding hit the Clovis and Columbia area early Monday.
For readers in Fresno, this page covers storms, wildfires, heat waves, emergency declarations, safety guidance and recovery efforts. Reporting follows conditions, their impact on public safety and the subsequent response.

Crews turned off water to stop a leak after flooding hit the Clovis and Columbia area early Monday.
Live Poll
Will you change your outdoor plans because of the rain forecast this month?
Forecasters expect a dry, mild stretch around Veterans Day before an atmospheric river brings several rounds of rain to California.

Local emergency crews saved a boy and his pet after they became stuck in a tree near downtown Fresno.
Live Poll
Do you feel adequately prepared to drive safely in severe weather conditions?
The fire department warns residents to prepare vehicles and drive cautiously as rain storms approach the city.

Live Poll
Do you change your daily habits when a heat wave persists for several days?
Officials have extended the current heat advisory as temperatures remain 15 degrees above average in the area.

A suspected short circuit caused a blaze that leveled a garage and ruined stored family property.

This section follows evolving emergency conditions, official response measures, public warnings and long-term recovery plans. It spans across the city and the communities around it as conditions change. Seasonal cycles of high heat and fire risk define the primary threats to the region. Information regarding safety and resource access remains the consistent focal point during every major event.