EnvironmentMegafires Could Threaten California Spotted OwlAugust 5, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows "megafires" that severely burn large areas of the Sierra forests could pose a big threat to the California spotted owl - and that could affect forest policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Man Sentenced In Destructive 2014 Northern California FireApril 8, 2016(AP) — A man who originally pleaded not guilty to starting a massive fire two years ago has now admitted he ignited the blaze that burned 80 structures in Northern California.
EnvironmentEl Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire ScarsOctober 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTimber Plantations Can Make California Wildfires WorseAugust 4, 2015 | Amy QuintonIt’s been almost a year since the King Fire scorched almost 100,000 acres of the Sierra Nevada forest. But this wildfire season could be worse - and it’s not just the drought and high temperatures that are fueling wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Burn Area Reopens SaturdayApril 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA portion of the El Dorado National Forest is reopening to the public for the first time following last September's King Fire. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentKing Fire Burn Area To ReopenApril 21, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe US Forest Service is reopening more than 63,000 acres of land that burned during last year's King Fire in the Eldorado National Forest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Storm May Bring Mudslides In King Fire AreaDecember 10, 2014 | Amy QuintonEven before this week's storm, the Eldorado National Forest had already experienced some small debris flows in the area burned by the King Fire. The US Forest Service is expecting mudslides to continue throughout the winter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Aerial Mulching To Begin In King Fire Burn AreaNovember 25, 2014The US Forest Service will begin aerial mulching on Friday on 1200 acres of land scorched by the King Fire.
EnvironmentDamage From King Fire Could Get WorseNovember 14, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe King Fire in the El Dorado National Forest burned nearly 100,000 acres before it was finally contained last month. Its size might pale in comparison to the 257,000 acre Rim Fire last year, but the damage is strikingly similar and could get worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
King Fire Now Fully ContainedOctober 10, 2014(AP) -- The King Fire in El Dorado County has been fully contained nearly a month after it broke out. It burned more than 150 square miles, destroyed a dozen houses and drove thousands from their homes.
