Photos: Crews Battle Caldor Fire In Christmas Valley August 31, 2021 | Andrew Nixon As the Caldor Fire crossed Echo Summit into Christmas Valley, here’s what it looked like on the ground.
Environment Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame August 24, 2021 Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.
State Government As Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the Internet August 24, 2021 | Scott Rodd A state legislative committee was set to hold an oversight hearing following an expose from CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom that found Gov. Gavin Newsom misrepresented wildfire prevention efforts. Now it is postponed indefinitely.
Environment In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties August 23, 2021 Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.
Environment Caldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's Playbook August 19, 2021 | Manola Secaira | Kris Hooks Just like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.
Environment Air Quality Forecast To Remain Unhealthy In Sacramento Region Through Thursday August 18, 2021 | Steve Milne Smoke and widespread haze from the Caldor Fire will linger in the Sacramento region for the next two-days. Air quality officials say if you smell smoke stay indoors if you can, otherwise you're likely to breathe-in fine particle pollution.
Map: See If You Could Be Affected By PG&E’s Aug. 17 Shutoff August 16, 2021 | Emily Zentner PG&E anticipates it will shut off power to about 51,000 customers in 18 counties and five tribal communities Tuesday evening. See if you’re one of those who will potentially be impacted.
Environment Interview: Following Grim UN Climate Report, Experts Discuss What California Can Do August 13, 2021 | Ed Fletcher While California is in the midst of massive wildfires and a historic drought, a UN report has painted a more graphic picture about future climate change impacts. We asked California experts about the state’s role in solving the crisis.
Environment A Former College Professor Accused Of Serial Arson Is Denied Bail In California August 13, 2021 "Where [Gary] Maynard went, fires started. Not just once, but over and over again," the government said in a court memorandum.
Environment This Small Town Survived California’s Dixie Fire. But Recovery Within The Historic Burn Scar Could Last Years. August 13, 2021 | Scott Rodd The small town of Chester survived a fast-approaching firefront. But residents and visitors may be leery to return to the mountain town with so many fires devastating the Golden State. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
