EnvironmentGunfire Caused Destructive Blaze Near California's YosemiteAugust 7, 2017(AP) - Fire investigators say gunfire caused a wildfire near Yosemite National Park that destroyed 131 structures, including 63 homes, last month.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's BlazesAugust 3, 2017(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Modoc County after several fires ignited by lighting threatened homes, power lines and prompted mandatory evacuations.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFire Officials Update On Preacher Fire Near Carson City And Wall Fire In Butte CountyJuly 26, 2017Updates from fire officials for the Preacher Fire near Carson City, Nevada and the Wall Fire in Butte County, California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCrews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near YosemiteJuly 25, 2017Fire crews have made gains against the Detwiler Fire blaze that has scorched 78,900 acres of dense brush and dead trees near Yosemite National Park. CAL FIRE says the blaze is 60 percent contained.
EnvironmentMonday Update: Detwiler Fire 60 Percent ContainedJuly 24, 2017Update 6:54 p.m.: The fire has burned 78,900 acres and is 60 percent contained.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCAL FIRE Chief Ken Pimlott Updates On Detwiler Fire In Mariposa CountyJuly 20, 2017CAL FIRE Chief Ken Pimlott updates the latest information on the Detwiler Fire and other wildfires across the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Help For Animals Affected By The Detwiler FireJuly 19, 2017 | Bob MoffittThere are ways for Detwiler Fire evacuees to connect with people who are able to take their animals temporarily.
EnvironmentWednesday Update: Detwiler Fire Prompts New EvacuationsJuly 19, 2017Evacuation orders were issued for the town of Coulterville due to the Detwiler Fire burning in the rugged mountains of Mariposa County outside of Yosemite National Park, which has scorched 45,724 acres and is 7 percent contained. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Detwiler Fire Closes Roads Into YosemiteJuly 19, 2017 | Rich IbarraHighway 140 through Mariposa is shut down, so park visitors must either enter from the north along Highway 120 or the south from Highway 41.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDetwiler Fire Update From Mariposa CountyJuly 19, 2017CALFIRE spokesman Scott McLean shares the latest on the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, which has exploded in size at more than 45,000 acres. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
