State GovernmentCalifornia Has Already Run Out Of Money Fighting Fires (But More Is On The Way)September 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe new state budget that took effect in July set aside nearly $443 million to fight wildfires. But that money is gone. So now Cal Fire is getting an additional $234 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCAL FIRE Update On Ponderosa Fire In Butte County, New Documentary "Fire Chasers"September 1, 2017 | Chris RemingtonCAL FIRE Battalion Chief Michael Mohler brings an update on the Ponderosa Fire in Butte County, and previews a new Netflix documentary series about firefighters called "Fire Chasers." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
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.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFire UpdateJuly 17, 2017CALFIRE spokesman Scott McLean joins to update with the latest information on several fires around the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCAL FIRE Will Receive $15 Million Grant To Reduce Wildfire ThreatDecember 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonCAL FIRE announced Friday that 34 California counties will receive $15 million to help reduce the threat of wildfires. Much of the money will be used to remove dead and dying trees.
EnvironmentSoberanes Fire 'Conundrum For Fire Managers'August 5, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe Soberanes Fire near Big Sur is burning in a rugged area that hasn't "seen fire in decades." The wildfire is 45 percent contained at 57,500 acres. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment62,000 Dead Trees Cleared Before Fire SeasonMay 2, 2016 | Bob MoffittState and federal agencies spent much of their fire-prevention efforts this winter clearing dead trees.
EnvironmentAcreage, Containment Grows For Butte FireSeptember 14, 201510:53 p.m. Containment of the Butte Fire has grown to 35 percent, with acreage burned inching upward to 71,523 as of Monday night. Officials say 166 homes, 116 outbuildings and 12 other structures have been lost to the fire.
EnvironmentButte Fire: 86 Homes, 51 Outbuildings Burned; Mandatory EvacuationsSeptember 12, 2015Sunday 8:04 a.m. Containment of the Butte Fire has increased to 20 percent, but evacuation orders remain for San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Pine Grove. At least 86 homes and 51 outbuildings have been destroyed.
