City of Santa Rosa Fire Department

08/07/2026

At 2:48pm, the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Kingwood Street. REDCOM Fire Dispatch advised responding units that they were receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the fire.
The first fire apparatus arrived in under 4 minutes and reported heavy smoke and fire from both floors of a 2-story single family residence. Additional engines were requested to the scene. Fire crews extended hose lines to both floors of the residence. The Ladder Truck Company extended the aerial ladder, and crews went to the roof and cut heat holes to allow super-heated gases and smoke to escape the building. The crew of the Heavy Rescue conducted an immediate search of the residence and found all occupants had been self-evacuated prior to our arrival. Additional hose lines were deployed to minimize damage to neighboring homes.
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 red tagged the structure due to extensive damage.
Eight residents were displaced from the home. Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the residents with temporary shelter.
Damage to the residence is estimated at $450,000
The cause of the fire was determined to be cooking.

08/02/2026

Use caution, mountain lion sighting.

08/01/2026

Teamwork!

07/31/2026

Arson Arrest Following Grass Fire Near Highway 12

On July 30, 2026, at approximately 2:23 p.m., the Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) and Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) responded to multiple reports of a vegetation fire south of Highway 12, just east of Fulton Road. Firefighters arrived to find a fire primarily burning in dry seasonal grass located between Highway 12 and the Joe Rodota Trail.

Due to dry conditions and the fire's proximity to the roadway, the fire grew large enough to disrupt traffic in the area. Multiple fire engines responded, and firefighters were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire to an area that measured approximately 50 by 70 feet

While crews were responding, SRPD patrol officers and several SRFD Fire Investigators were also dispatched due to recent fire activity in the area that has resulted in several arson-related arrests in recent weeks. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers also assisted because of the location near the freeway.

As fire investigators and officers arrived on scene, an SRFD Fire Inspector observed an adult male walking in an area adjacent to the freeway near the fire's origin. The Fire Inspector contacted the individual and observed him discard a lighter.

SRPD officers responded and contacted the subject, who was later identified as Humberto Moya-Gonzalez, a 32-year-old transient. Officers observed soot on his hands, singed arm hair, and located additional lighters on his person. Based on his proximity to the fire, the observations made by investigators and officers, and corroborating evidence located at the scene, Moya-Gonzalez was arrested and booked for the following offenses:

451(d) PC – Arson
1203.2(a) PC – Violation of probation

The Santa Rosa Fire Department and Santa Rosa Police Department remind the community that dry seasonal vegetation can create dangerous fire conditions, allowing even small fires to spread rapidly and threaten lives, property, and critical transportation corridors.

Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activity, including individuals seen starting fires, handling fire-starting materials in high-risk areas, or behaving suspiciously near open vegetation. Anyone who observes suspicious activity should call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat or call the SRPD non-emergency line at 707-528-5222 to report suspicious activity. The quick reporting of fires and suspicious activity by community members plays a critical role in preventing larger incidents and keeping Santa Rosa safe.

Anyone with information about this fire, or other recent fires, is encouraged to contact the SRPD Property Crimes Investigations Team tipline at 707-543-3575 or submit a tip anonymously at www.srcity.org/CrimeTips.

Santa Rosa Police Department case number 26-8103.

07/31/2026

Our Santa Rosa Fire crews have returned from the but smokey conditions will continue this morning. These two views show smoke that settled into the east Santa Rosa and along the HWY 101 corridor.

Please do not call 911 to report the smell of smoke from the Woodside Fire. We appreciate those that shared our messages and helped minimize the impacts on the police, fire and EMS dispatch centers across Sonoma County.

For tips on what protective measures you can take for wildlife smoke, visit https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-air-quality/wildfire-air-quality-response-program/wildfire-safety.

Follow CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit for information on the Woodside Fire.

07/31/2026

💨 Spare The Air Alert In Effect 💨
Check air quality at fire.airnow.gov and take steps to protect your health from smoke. Learn how at www.baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety.

A Spare the Air Alert is in effect today, Thursday, July 30, and tomorrow, Friday, July 31.

Smoke from the is impacting air quality in the North Bay. Smoke impacts are possible throughout the region. Wood burning is banned.

High levels of particulate matter pollution are harmful to breathe, especially for children, seniors and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Avoid smoke exposure by staying indoors, if heat is not an issue. If temperatures are too high indoors, visit a Clean Air Center or other facility with filtered air.

See more at sparetheair.org.

07/31/2026

🔥 💨 Wondering how the smoke gets from the coast to Santa Rosa when it looks like it was originally just blowing directly to the south? Our friends at the US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California have shared some imagery.

07/30/2026

911 CALLS FOR SMOKE - Important Message:
The REDCOM Fire and Medical Dispatch Center is being significantly impacted by multiple 911 calls reporting smoke. Do not call 911 to report smoke from the Woodside Fire on the coast north of Timber Cove. For information on the fire, visit CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and Sonoma Sheriff

Heavy smoke is visible throughout the county due to the Woodside Fire in Jenner. Please do not call 9-1-1 to report smoke in River/Coast areas. It is overloading the 9-1-1 system.

07/29/2026

Did you feel it? Did you get the “Earthquake Detected Nearby” from the USGS shake alert?
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred this evening about 5 miles east southeast of Cloverdale.

To get more information on the earthquake and to help the USGS by reporting if you felt it visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75407577/executive

Learn what you can do to be prepared for emergencies by visiting SRCity.org/ReadSR

Get information about Shake Alert California at https://www.shakealert.org

07/27/2026

Five Suspects Arrested in Separate Arson Investigations

Santa Rosa, CA - Since June 30, 2026, the Santa Rosa Fire Department's (SRFD) Fire Prevention Bureau and the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) have been investigating a series of vegetation and suspicious fires occurring throughout Santa Rosa. The fires have ranged in size from a few square feet to approximately three-quarters of an acre and have occurred in several areas of the city, including the Joe Rodota Trail, Prince Memorial Greenway, Santa Rosa Creek Trail, and College Creek Trail. Investigators have tracked more than 30 fires, with at least 17 believed to have been intentionally set.

Through a coordinated effort involving SRFD Fire Investigators, SRPD patrol officers, the Property Crimes Investigations Team, and the Downtown Enforcement Team, five individuals have been arrested in connection with five separate fire-related incidents over the past several weeks. At this time, investigators do not believe the suspects acted together. However, investigators continue to examine whether those arrested may be connected to additional unsolved fires.

Adan Alvarez-Florez Arrested Following Creek Trail Fire

On July 7, 2026, at approximately 11:18 a.m., fire investigators and officers responded to a fire along the Santa Rosa Creek Trail near West 8th Street and Simpson Avenue. The fire involved paperwork that had been intentionally set on fire less than one foot from tall, dry grass, creating a significant risk of a vegetation fire spreading.

An SRPD police officer observed Adan Alvarez-Florez, a 32-year-old Santa Rosa resident, standing next to the fire and immediately detained him. Following an investigation, Alvarez-Florez was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility for the following offense:

452(d) PC – Reckless burning of personal property

Wuilton De Leon Reyes Identified Through Video Investigation

On July 13, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m., SRFD responded to two fires in the 700 block of A Street involving a fence and a backyard couch. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fires before they could spread further. Fire investigators requested SRPD based on the investigation and suspicion that the fires were intentionally set.

Investigators obtained images of the suspect from area security cameras and forwarded the information to PCI detectives for follow-up investigation. Detectives subsequently identified Wuilton De Leon Reyes, a 46-year-old transient, as the suspect. At approximately 2:00 p.m. that same day, an SRPD Downtown Enforcement Team (DET) officer located and detained De Leon Reyes in Old Courthouse Square. He was arrested for the following offense:

451(d) PC - Arson

Corey Bynum Arrested Shortly After Starting Fire

On July 20, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., fire investigators and officers responded to the 700 block of 7th Street after receiving reports that a man had set another person's property on fire.

The fire burned decorative vegetation and a plastic storm drain grate. Investigators obtained surveillance footage from the area and identified Corey Bynum, a 42-year-old transient, as a possible suspect. Shortly afterward, an SRPD DET officer located Bynum in the 300 block of 6th Street. Additional investigation established probable cause that Bynum was responsible for the fire. Bynum was arrested for the following offenses:

451(d) PC – Arson

594(b)(1) PC – Vandalism

11364(a) HS – Possession of drug paraphernalia

Jason Cass Identified Through Security Camera Footage

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., a fire was reported along the College Creek Trail near the 2100 block of West College Avenue. Firefighters extinguished a 10’ by 15’ dry cut season grasses. Fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and requested SRPD.

PCI detectives obtained and reviewed security camera footage from the area. Through additional investigation, detectives identified Jason Cass, a 37-year-old transient, as the suspect. On July 22, 2026, an SRPD DET officer located and detained Cass, who was subsequently arrested for the following offenses:

451(d) PC – Arson

11377(a) HS – Possession of a controlled substance

11364(a) PC – Possession of drug paraphernalia

Jessica Lucas Located Within Minutes by DET Officer

Two witnesses observed a suspect setting dry grass on fire in the area of 9th Street and Morgan Street at around 9:00 a.m. on July 24. The witnesses were able to extinguish the small fire and provide dispatchers with a description of the suspect and the direction in which she was traveling. An SRPD DET officer in the area was able to detain the suspect nearby on Morgan Street. After further investigation, the fire investigator and officer assigned to the incident determined Lucas was responsible for setting the fire. Lucas was arrested for an outstanding out-of-county warrant and the following offense:

452(c) PC – Reckless burning

With continued hot, dry weather conditions increasing the risk of fire spread, SRPD and SRFD encourage community members to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious activity. The SRFD and SRPD recognize the vigilance of community members who reported suspicious activities. Prompt reporting and coordinated investigative efforts have been instrumental in addressing these incidents and helping reduce the risk of fire within the community. Anyone who sees a fire, observes someone attempting to start a fire, or witnesses suspicious behavior involving combustible materials should call 911 immediately.

Investigations into these fires are still ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the SRPD Property Crimes Investigations Team tipline at 707-543-3575 or submit a tip anonymously at www.srcity.org/CrimeTips.

The Santa Rosa Police Department and Santa Rosa Fire Department remain committed to aggressively investigating arson crimes and holding those responsible accountable. The departments will continue to work together to identify those responsible for recent fires and to protect the community from the dangers posed by intentionally set fires.

Media inquiries for SRPD can be directed to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or [email protected].

Media inquiries for SRFD can be directed to Division Chief Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal at 707-543-3542 or [email protected]. https://alrt.se/u/RYYnUJsJRQa