California Wildfire Becomes Costliest Ever To Fight At $200MSeptember 19, 2016(AP) - A wildfire burning for nearly two months on California's Central Coast has surpassed $200 million in firefighting costs, becoming the costliest to fight in U.S. history.
EnvironmentAbove Normal Wildfire Risk Through October In CaliforniaJuly 1, 2016 | Ed JoyceForecasters say the threat of wildfires will remain high in Southern California and the Southwest in July and August because of persistent drought and because summer rains may not be as consistent as usual.
EnvironmentSummer Of Wildfires As Drought Persists In CaliforniaJune 30, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought in California, in its fifth consecutive year, has created conditions ripe for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts "above normal" fire potential through September for portions of California, Nevada and Idaho.
Environment'Dangerous' Wildfires And Weather Conditions In CaliforniaJune 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceFour consecutive years of drought, millions of dead trees and summer heat, are all factors as thousands of firefighters work to control wildfires in California.
EnvironmentElevated Fire Danger In California As Drought PersistsJune 23, 2016 | Ed JoyceNot much change is expected in drought conditions in California during the summer "dry season" but wildfire danger is increasing, with 66 million dead trees in the Sierra Nevada adding potential fuel. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Resources To Fight Wildfires Sent To CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA national firefighting agency is sending more resources to California, due to the large number of major wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
