EnvironmentButte Fire Grows To Nearly 65,000 Acres, Spreading In All DirectionsSeptember 11, 2015UPDATE 11:55 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Butte Fire has grown to 64,728 acres, with containment reduced to 5 percent. The fire continues to expand in all directions. Evacuation notices updated.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires: Rough Fire 18th Largest In State HistorySeptember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe largest active wildfire in California, the Rough Fire in Fresno County, is also the 18th largest in state history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDead and Dying Trees From Drought Pose DangerAugust 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonCal Fire and PG&E are warning homeowners about the risks posed by dead and dying trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Firefighters Deployed To Help Battle Rocky FireAugust 3, 2015 | Steve MilneFirefighters from throughout the state are helping CalFire battle the Rocky Fire and other wildfires throughout the region. That includes crews from the Sacramento City Fire Department. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentIn Drought-Stricken California, Firefighters Transport Water To Battle WildfiresApril 23, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California drought is not only making fire season longer and more dangerous, it’s making fires harder to fight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Small Fire On Grounds Of California Governor's MansionJanuary 20, 2015(AP) - State fire officials are investigating a small-but-suspicious fire that broke out on the grounds of the California governor's mansion.
California Fire Investigation Finds No Sex TapeDecember 30, 2014(AP) - Sixteen state firefighters have been placed on paid leave in an ongoing investigation that grew out of what California fire officials say were unfounded allegations of a sex tape.
More Homes Destroyed By Sand Fire In Amador, El Dorado CountiesJuly 29, 2014UPDATED -- Officials say the Sand Fire in Amador and El Dorado counties is now 85 percent contained at about 4,240 acres.
Sand Fire Evacuees Returning HomeJuly 28, 2014 | Bob MoffittAs firefighters continue to mop up after the Sand Fire, people return to their homes...or what is left of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sand Fire Now 75 Percent Contained, Some Evacuation Orders LiftedJuly 28, 2014Crews continue to make headway on the Sand Fire, as containment now stands at 75 percent. Evacuation orders have been reduced in most areas. UPDATE: 7:20 p.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
