Fires and Hot Temperatures Worsen Air Quality in Northern CaliforniaAugust 19, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe air quality in canyons on the west slope of the Sierra has been in the unhealthy range for all groups range for about a week. But air quality is expected to improve as more of the American Fire is contained and as thunderstorms move in.
Cockpit Video From American Fire Airdrop August 19, 2013A public briefing on the status of the American Fire at 7 p.m. today at the Foresthill Veteran's Memorial Hall. The fire continues to grow, consuming almost 15,000 acres, with 49 percent containment. Weather conditions are a concern. Update: 5:30 pm Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
American Fire Keeps Growing, Crews Making ProgressAugust 18, 2013Predictions of thunderstorms and winds have fire officials ready for the American Fire to become more erratic in the coming days. The fire has grown to nearly 14,000 acres and is 49 percent contained as of late Sunday.
More Than 1,400 Battling for American Fire ContainmentAugust 17, 2013The American Fire is now more than 12,000 acres and is 40 percent contained as of late Saturday night. Heavy fuels, low humidity and steep terrain are contributing to the difficulty of fighting the fire. Smoky conditions persist. Updated: 9:55 p.m.
More Resources Dedicated to American Fire, Areas ClosedAugust 16, 2013The American Fire has grown to nearly 10,000 acres and is 31 percent contained. Smoke from the fire, burning in a remote area of the Tahoe National Forest, is expected to settle over the Sierra overnight and early Saturday. Updated: 10:10 p.m.
American Fire Grows, Along With ContainmentAugust 15, 2013Closures of areas adjacent to the American Fire in the Tahoe National Forest have been ordered. The fire is in a remote area near Foresthill, and has burned 5,400 acres. It is 35 percent contained. Updated: 11:20 p.m.
Smoke is Major Problem with American FireAugust 15, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe American Fire burning in the Tahoe National Forest has doubled in size to nearly 5,000 acres and it is still growing. But containment has also doubled to 35%. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
American Fire Continues to Grow, Smoky Conditions PersistAugust 14, 2013The American Fire in the Tahoe National Forest has grown to almost 4,000 acres. Nearly 550 personnel are working the incident, which is not threatening structures. The fire is 10 percent contained as of late Wednesday. Updated 11:00 p.m.
American Fire Grows in Rugged Area of Tahoe National Forest, Auburn Air SmokyAugust 13, 2013The American Fire, burning in a remote area 17 miles NE of Foresthill, has grown to an estimated 1,900 acres. Smoke from the fire is affecting air quality over a wide area, including the Sacramento Valley and Lake Tahoe Basin. Updated: 10:40 p.m.
Fire in Tahoe National Forest Continues to GrowAugust 12, 2013The 'American Fire' burning in a heavily forested area of steep terrain about 17 miles northeast of Foresthill in Tahoe National Forest has grown to more than 1,000 acres. No evacuations or road closures have been issued.
