EnvironmentCentral California Fire Burns Structures, Spurs EvacuationJune 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceUPDATE June 26: Fire managers says the Erskine Fire near Lake Isabella in Kern County has grown to 43,460 acres and is 40 percent contained. Two people have died, and more than 250 structures have been destroyed and an additional 75 damaged.
Environment'Dangerous' Wildfires And Weather Conditions In CaliforniaJune 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceFour consecutive years of drought, millions of dead trees and summer heat, are all factors as thousands of firefighters work to control wildfires in California.
EnvironmentElevated Fire Danger In California As Drought PersistsJune 23, 2016 | Ed JoyceNot much change is expected in drought conditions in California during the summer "dry season" but wildfire danger is increasing, with 66 million dead trees in the Sierra Nevada adding potential fuel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForest Service: 66 Million Dead Trees In Sierra NevadaJune 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service says 66 million trees are dead in the Sierra Nevada after four consecutive years of drought in California and a bark beetle infestation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat, Wildfires Scorch Western U.S.June 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceAs thousands of federal and state firefighters work to contain wildfires in California and other western states, record-setting heat has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned At South Lake TahoeMay 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned In Lake Tahoe BasinApril 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceWeather permitting, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday in areas around Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns In Lake Tahoe BasinFebruary 15, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations the week of February 15 in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Fire Projects Resume In Tahoe BasinDecember 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is expected to continue a "prescribed fire" operation this week at Incline Village. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForest Service Seeks Comment On Heavenly Mountain Resort ImprovementsDecember 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to the ski and snowboard terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
