PG&E Equipment Sparked The Deadly Camp Fire, Cal Fire Investigation Finds May 15, 2019 (AP) — California fire authorities say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power lines sparked the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
Endangered Frogs Delay Fire Cleanup In Paradise May 10, 2019 (AP) — Fears of harming an endangered frog species have forced crews to delay cleaning debris from about 800 properties in Paradise, angering some residents anxious to start rebuilding their homes.
Six Months After the Camp Fire, This Family Is Still Far from Finding A New Home May 9, 2019 | Pauline Bartolone The Porter family lost their homes in the Camp Fire in November 2018, and they’ve struggled to find permanent housing since. They’re not the only ones. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insurance Claims From Deadly California Fires Top $12B May 8, 2019 (AP) — Insurance claims have topped $12 billion for the November wildfires in California, making them the most expensive in state history.
More Than 1,000 Families Still Searching For Homes 6 Months After The Camp Fire May 8, 2019 Six months ago, California's deadliest wildfire almost completely destroyed the town of Paradise. Survivors are still struggling to find places to live in a region with a chronic housing shortage.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez New Cal Fire Director Thom Porter On How To Prepare For Wildfires May 8, 2019 Cal Fire’s new Director Chief Thom Porter joins Insight to discuss Wildfire Awareness Week and the risk of fire throughout the state in the 2019 season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Paradise Homeowner Reflects On Six Months Since The Camp Fire May 8, 2019 Patty Mannel didn’t lose her house when her town of Paradise burned. But she did have to evacuate. Reflecting on the rebuilding, she talks about her own survivor guilt, coping, and hope after the fire as people start to return. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Orders PG&E's Board To Tour Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise May 7, 2019 (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered board members of Pacific Gas & Electric to tour the Northern California town of Paradise, which was leveled by a wildfire that may have been caused by the utility's equipment. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire Crews Working Throughout California As Wildfire Preparedness Week Kicks Off May 6, 2019 | Bob Moffitt The 2018 wildfire season set records for death and destruction in California. The state has identified 35 projects it says are key to preventing fire spread in the state this year. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PG&E Offers $105M 'Wildfire Assistance' Plan May 2, 2019 (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. plans to set up a $105 million fund to help survivors of recent California wildfires likely started by the utility's equipment, according to a court filing Wednesday.