Environment PG&E shuts off power in 12 counties as 'diablo' wind spikes risk of wildfires October 18, 2024 About 13,000 customers in Northern California woke up without electricity Friday after PG&E shut off power to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires amid dry weather and strong winds expected to last through part of the weekend.
Environment Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car window August 28, 2024 A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.
Environment Firefighters significantly tame California's fourth-largest wildfire on record August 20, 2024 California’s largest wildfire this year has been significantly tamed as the state’s initially fierce fire season has, at least temporarily, fallen into a relative calm.
Environment Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires? August 9, 2024 The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.
Environment Park Fire continues to chew through timber in very hot and dry weather August 8, 2024 California’s largest wildfire so far this year continues to chew through timber in very hot and dry weather. The Park Fire has scorched more than 660 square miles since erupting July 24 near the Sacramento Valley city of Chico.
Environment Evacuation orders expand in response to El Dorado County's Crozier Fire August 8, 2024 | Chris Felts | Claire Morgan Cal Fire says the Crozier Fire, which started early Wednesday, has burned 706 acres and is 5% contained.
Environment Park Fire jeopardizing one of California’s most iconic species: ‘This species could blink out’ August 4, 2024 The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn. Already in dire shape, experts worry that the Park Fire could be the deathblow to these fish.
Environment Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of California's massive Park Fire August 4, 2024 Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze, helped in part by cooler weather. But triple-digit temperatures Sunday could allow it to grow.
Environment Butte County's Park Fire, California's fifth largest in recorded history, reaches 14% containment July 30, 2024 While Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties see more activity from the Park Fire, which remains active, many evacuations were downgraded in Butte County.
Environment Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says July 29, 2024 Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings across much of the western U.S.
