EnvironmentCalifornia Dealing With Unprecedented Fire SeasonSeptember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrDry, hot weather is leading to an unprecedented fire season throughout California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
EnvironmentEvacuations Lifted For Dog Bar Fire; Containment At 30 PercentSeptember 13, 2014UPDATE - 11:30PM: All evacuations have been lifted in the area of the Dog Bar Fire, which has been revised to 155 acres, and is 30 percent contained. Six structures have been lost.
Fire Weather Watch For Northern CaliforniaAugust 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe National Weather Service says thunderstorms and lightning possible as front approaches California.
Eiler, Bald, French Fires Update: Evacuation Orders LiftedAugust 6, 2014(AP) -- Evacuation orders have been lifted or will be lifted for residents affected by several fires.
French Fire Now 40 Percent ContainedAugust 5, 2014Authorities continue to battle a blaze that has scorched parts of the Sierra National Forest to the San Joaquin River.
EnvironmentFirefighters Make Progress On Sand Fire; Hundreds Still EvacuatedJuly 27, 2014The Sand Fire is holding at 3,800 acres, with 50 percent containment. Fifty-one structures have burned, including 13 residences. The fire began Friday near Highway 49 and Sand Ridge Road at the Amador-El Dorado county line. UPDATE: 10:05 p.m.
EnvironmentCal Fire Says Drought Makes Fire Preparedness More Important Than EverMay 5, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe State of California is asking people to prepare for fire season by clearing brush and by developing evacuation plans. CAL FIRE is preparing by hiring firefighters and by trying to acquire more equipment.
