EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Makes For Anxious Week In MarkleevilleJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Washington Fire has burned within about three miles of the small town of Markleeville in Alpine County. But crews have made protecting the community a priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington FireJune 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
EnvironmentCal Fire Says Fire Conditions In 2015 Is Worst On RecordMay 4, 2015 | Bob MoffittCal Fire says four years of drought and the timing of the rains this spring have combined to make 2015 the worst fire conditions on record.
State GovernmentCAL FIRE Closely Monitoring Water LevelsApril 13, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s fire fighting agency is already preparing for a difficult fire season. And low water levels could hurt CAL FIRE’s ability to put fires out. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMemorial Tuesday In San Jose For Cal Fire PilotOctober 17, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Cal Fire pilot who died fighting a wildfire in Yosemite will be remembered at a service Tuesday in San Jose
CAL FIRE Tanker May Have Hit A Tree Before CrashingOctober 15, 2014 | Bob Moffitt | Ed JoyceA preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says the crew of another plane in the area saw the tanker's wing separate before the plane crashed October 7, 2014. The pilot was killed.
State GovernmentCalifornia Burns Through Firefighting BudgetSeptember 29, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is tapping into reserves to pay for the cost of fighting wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Attacking The King Fire From The AirSeptember 24, 2014 | Bob MoffittSometimes all we can see of a wildfire is a huge plume of smoke. But, if you look very carefully, you can sometimes make out one of the aircraft that are carefully choreographed while fighting the fire Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUsing Calculators To Fight King FireSeptember 23, 2014 | Katie OrrFirefighters with hoses and axes are a common and expected sight at wildfires. But there’s an entire team of people working behind the fire lines. Among them are men and women who make sure the bills get paid so the trucks can keep rolling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
