EnvironmentIn the face of natural disasters, amateur radio groups fill communications void in rural CaliforniaMarch 10, 2022 | Scott RoddAs California spends big on high-tech disaster solutions, rural communities are embracing the century-old technology of two-way radios as a failsafe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFather, son arrested for allegedly starting Caldor Fire have been under investigation since August, attorney saysDecember 8, 2021 | Scott RoddDavid Scott Smith, 66, and Travis Shane Smith, 32, are accused of reckless arson related to the Caldor Fire, which burned for 67 days In El Dorado and Amador counties and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
EnvironmentWildfire torched the Sierra all summer, evading containment. Here’s how Tahoe protected itselfOctober 5, 2021 | Emily Zentner | Ezra David RomeroForest thinning helped keep the Caldor Fire from burning into South Lake Tahoe, but experts say more fuel management and climate action are needed to slow the Sierra's destructive wildfires.
EnvironmentHighway 50 Reopened Tuesday, A Month After The Caldor Fire Closed ItSeptember 20, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Ed FletcherOfficials say drivers should be alert to crews working along the highway and cautioned that the area will look very different than it did before the fire.
EnvironmentCaldor Fire: Where To Find Information And ResourcesSeptember 16, 2021Here's how to find the latest information on conditions, evacuations and closures for the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.
EnvironmentInterview: Pyrogeographer Crystal Kolden On Fighting California's Modern MegafiresSeptember 9, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezUC Merced fire science professor Crystal Kolden talks with Insight host Vicki Gonzalez about why California’s fires are getting bigger, longer and more destructive, as well as explaining some solutions that are being discussed and applied. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People EvacuatedAugust 31, 2021 | Janelle SalangaAs the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.
Photos: Crews Battle Caldor Fire In Christmas ValleyAugust 31, 2021 | Andrew NixonAs the Caldor Fire crossed Echo Summit into Christmas Valley, here’s what it looked like on the ground.
EnvironmentCaldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's PlaybookAugust 19, 2021 | Manola Secaira | Kris HooksJust like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.
