Health CareKing Fire Brings Health Advisories in Nevada, CaliforniaSeptember 16, 2014 | Ed JoyceSmoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has prompted health advisories from air districts in Nevada and California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire In El Dorado County Continues To Grow; Section Of Hwy 50 ClosedSeptember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUPDATE 10:20PM.- The King Fire forced the closure of a stretch of Hwy 50 Tuesday night, and has grown to 12,780 acres. Additional evacuations were ordered, including the entire community of Swansboro. Pollock Pines schools will be closed Wednesday.
King Fire Continues To Grow, Evacuation Center MovedSeptember 15, 2014UPDATED 6:45PM.: The King Fire near the Sierra community of Pollock Pines - about 60 miles from Sacramento - has grown to 8,600 acres. Containment has shrunk to 5 percent.
EnvironmentKing Fire In El Dorado County Grows Quickly; Additional Evacuations OrderedSeptember 14, 2014A fast-moving fire that started late Sunday morning in a rugged area in El Dorado County is forcing road closures and evacuations. UPDATE: 9:20PM: Fire grows to 2,500 acres; 10 percent contained. Additional evacuations ordered.
