EnvironmentFirefighters Train to Fight Wildfires with FireSeptember 14, 2015With fires raging across the state in a historic drought, should we worry about having enough water to put out the fires? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Factor In Rapid Growth Of WildfiresSeptember 14, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire managers say the historic drought is a major factor in the rapid spread and growth of recent wildfires in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingEnvironmentValley Fire At 50,000 Acres, Report Of One FatalitySeptember 13, 2015UPDATE 9:10 p.m. - The Valley Fire has killed at least one person, and destroyed more than 400 homes and businesses. It is burning out of control south of Clear Lake in Lake and Napa counties. The blaze has grown to 50,000 acres with no containment.
EnvironmentValley Fire In Lake County Explodes to 25,000 Acres; Mandatory EvacuationsSeptember 12, 2015UPDATE 11:28 p.m. Cal Fire reports the Valley Fire has exploded to 25,00 acres, and has forced mandatory evacuations in Lake County. Four Cal Fire firefighters were burned, and are in stable condition at UC Davis Medical Center.
