Soberanes Fire In Monterey County Continues To Threaten Thousands Of HomesAugust 1, 2016The Soberanes Fire burning near Big Sur in Monterey County continues to threaten 2,000 structures. The 11-day old fire has scorched 40,000 acres and destroyed 57 homes.
EnvironmentDrought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.July 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wildfire Updates: 1 Dead In Soberanes Fire, Sand Fire Now 65 Percent ContainedJuly 28, 2016The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is now 27,326 acres and is 10 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County is 38,346 acres and is 65 percent.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions In Northern California CountiesJuly 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceDangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingState Of Emergency Declared For Los Angeles And Monterey CountiesJuly 26, 2016UPDATE 5:30 p.m. - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson declares a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires.
Most Evacuations Canceled In Southern California WildfireJuly 25, 2016UPDATE 6:14 p.m.: The large majority of the roughly 20,000 evacuees from a huge wildfire north of Los Angeles will be allowed to return home.
Crews Halt Forward Progress Of Vacaville FireJuly 22, 2016UPDATE: 2:59 p.m.: Crews battled a 30-acre grass fire Friday afternoon. Mandatory evacuations will be lifted at about 3:30 p.m.
Storksbill Fire In El Dorado County Is 60 Percent ContainedJuly 22, 2016UPDATE: The Storksbill Fire has burned 50 acres off Storksbill Road near Pilot Hill in El Dorado County. The fire is 60 percent contained.
Cal Fire Arrests Drone Operator For Interfering With FirefightingJuly 15, 2016A man accused of interfering with firefighting by flying a drone over the Trailhead Fire has been arrested. This is the first time Cal Fire has arrested a drone operator for allegedly interfering with firefighting.
CALFIRE Contains 84-Acre Fire In Yolo CountyJuly 15, 2016FINAL UPDATE: The Dunnigan Fire burning in Yolo County is now 100 percent contained at 84 acres.
