Insight With Vicki GonzalezTrailhead Fire Leaves Destruction, Uncovers Intact Archaeological SiteAugust 16, 2016The Trailhead Fire that resulted in the burning of thousands of acres also led to the discovery of a completely intact archaeological site. Auburn Reporter Tricia Caspers joins Insight Tuesday to explain the origins of the site. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trailhead Fire 85 Percent ContainedJuly 7, 2016Update July 8, 4 a.m.: As of Friday morning, the Trailhead fire was 85 percent contained at 5,646 acres. A smaller El Dorado National Forest crew of firefighters is now handling the blaze.
Trailhead Fire At 85 Percent Containment - All Evacuations LiftedJuly 6, 2016UPDATE: Firefighters have contained 85 percent of the 5,615-acre wildfire burning across Placer and El Dorado Counties.
EnvironmentTrailhead Fire In Placer, El Dorado Counties Now 60 Percent ContainedJuly 5, 2016More than 2,100 firefighters remain on the Trailhead Fire Tuesday morning. The blaze burning in Placer and El Dorado counties is at 60 percent containment.
EnvironmentCrews Battle Access, Terrain On Trailhead FireJuly 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceUpdate 6 p.m. July 4: The Trailhead Fire is 50 percent contained at 5,444 acres. Mandatory evacuation orders are being reduced to voluntary in areas affected by the fire in Placer and El Dorado counties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
EnvironmentTrailhead Fire In Placer, El Dorado Counties Grows To 2,551 AcresJuly 1, 2016Officials say crews fighting the Trailhead Fire in Placer and El Dorado counties made good progress Thursday but that the fire became more active. As of Friday afternoon, the blaze has charred 2,551 acres.
Crews Continue To Battle Trailhead Fire In Placer, El Dorado CountiesJune 30, 2016UPDATE 10:32 p.m.: The Trailhead Fire is now 1,564 acres and is 12 percent contained. Additional mandatory evacuations were issued for El Dorado County Thursday afternoon.
Trailhead Fire Grows To 1,000 AcresJune 29, 2016UPDATE 6:39 p.m.: The Trailhead Fire near Todd Valley in Placer and El Dorado counties is now 1,000 acres and 12 percent contained.
