King Fire Smoke Affects Two StatesSeptember 19, 2014 | Ed JoyceAir pollution and health officials in California and Nevada issue warnings about King Fire smoke. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Friday Update: Size, Containment Grows OvernightSeptember 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe King Fire has charred 76,376 acres and forced the evacuation of 3,000 people. Investigators say the fire was caused by arson. UPDATED: 10:05 P.M. - Officials confirm the loss of structures. The next acreage update will occur Saturday morning.
EnvironmentKing Fire Smoke Makes Washoe County Air Quality Its Worst In Six YearsSeptember 18, 2014Air quality in Reno and Washoe County is in the "very unhealthy" category, and the worst in the area in six years, thanks to heavy smoke blowing in from the King Fire.
EnvironmentStorify: The King Fire On Social MediaSeptember 18, 2014UPDATED 11:20 p.m. Saturday, 9/27, with new photos. - The King Fire in El Dorado and Placer counties, has burned 97,099 acres as of Saturday night. We take a look at the fire through the lens of social media.
King Fire Thursday Update: Suspect Arrested; Containment GrowsSeptember 18, 2014 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: 6:30 P.M. - Details of the arrest of a suspect who was charged with setting the fire. The fire stands at 73,184 acres, with 10 percent containment.
New Health Advisories Issued Due To King FireSeptember 18, 2014There are new health advisories in El Dorado County and elsewhere due to the smoke from the King Fire.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdate From The Front Lines Of The King FireSeptember 18, 2014NPR Reporter Kirk Siegler joins us for an update on the ever expanding King Fire in El Dorado County. We also check in with Capital Public Radio's Bob Moffitt who talked with evacuees yesterday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tough Choices For Those Threatened By King FireSeptember 17, 2014 | Bob MoffittAt last count, the King Fire had burned nearly 19,000 acres north of Pollock Pines. But, all day, huge plumes of smoke have risen into the air as the fire consumes more brush and forest land. Thousands have been forced from their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Update: Latest Evacuation Orders, Road ClosuresSeptember 17, 2014UPDATE: 6:42 P.M. - The King Fire has grown throughout the day, and stands at 27,930 acres as of early Wednesday evening. - This article has the latest updates, a list of evacuation orders, as well as links to resources.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLatest On CalFire's Battle To Keep The King Fire From Jumping Highway 50September 17, 2014We check in with KCRA's Brian Hickey for an update on the King Fire raging in El Dorado County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
