EnvironmentMegafires Could Threaten California Spotted OwlAugust 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows "megafires" that severely burn large areas of the Sierra forests could pose a big threat to the California spotted owl - and that could affect forest policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Southbound 99 Reopens After Tractor Trailer Catches FireAugust 1, 2016A tractor trailer carrying a load of hay caught fire on southbound 99 shutting down all southbound lanes of traffic Monday afternoon. The freeway reopened at about 9:30 p.m.
EnvironmentSacramento Fire Agencies Responded To Several Fires During Fourth Of JulyJuly 5, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe fourth of July was a busy day for Sacramento firefighters.
Sacramento Sends Firefighters To Border FireJune 22, 2016 | Bob MoffittMembers of five fire departments from the Sacramento region are in San Diego fighting the Border Fire.
FAA Probes Drone Near-Miss With Reno Firefighting CopterJune 17, 2016(AP) — The FAA is investigating a near-miss between a hobby drone and a sheriff's helicopter in Reno during an aerial attack on a wind-whipped brush fire that was threatening dozens of suburban homes on the edge of the Sierra.
Wind-Driven Grass Fire Burns 2 Homes In FairfieldMay 20, 2016(AP) — Authorities say a wind-driven grass fire has burned three homes and prompted authorities to evacuate the residents of another 10 homes in a north Fairfield neighborhood.
One Firefighter Injured In Suspicious Elverta House FireApril 5, 2016A Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District firefighter was injured while battling a suspicious fire in Elverta Tuesday morning.
Folsom Fire Dept: Hoverboard Cause Of Fire In HomeJanuary 3, 2016Folsom firefighters say a hoverboard was charging when it caught fire and caused damage to a home on Saturday.
EnvironmentNew Generation Of Wildfires Changes Plants That Grow BackAugust 11, 2015 | Lesley McClurgThe plants growing back after this generation of wildfires in northern California are species that usually grow in southern California or Mexico.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires Occurring At Higher ElevationsJuly 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new study shows climate change may be fueling high-elevation fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
