EnvironmentUSFS Firefighter Dies While Responding To Modoc County WildfireJuly 31, 2015A U.S. Forest Service firefighter has been found dead while on assignment battling a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest, according to officials.
EnvironmentFriday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Lowell, Wragg, Willow, SwedesJuly 31, 2015UPDATE: 6:14 p.m. Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for California because of wildfires burning throughout the state. See details on several of the northern and central California fires. Updated as new information is available.
EnvironmentForecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire ConcernsJuly 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingRocky Fire In Lake County Continues To Grow; Containment Progress SlowJuly 30, 2015UPDATE 9:45 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Rocky Fire in Lake County has grown to 13,500 acres, with containment holding at 5 percent. About 500 homes are still under evacuation orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Roundup Thursday: Lowell, Wragg, WillowJuly 30, 2015UPDATED 6:59 p.m. -- A round up of some of the wildfires currently burning in Northern and Central California as of Thursday morning. Containment grows on most incidents.
EnvironmentDrought Tightens Grip In Western U.S. As Wildfires SpreadJuly 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe above-average rains of the past week did not ease drought conditions or improve reservoir storage in California. The drought expanded in other parts of the western U.S.
DevelopingLowell Fire: Crews Make Progress As Containment GrowsJuly 29, 2015UPDATE: 6:12 p.m. - The blaze is holding at 2,303 acres and is now 50 percent contained. Evacuation warnings have been downgraded to advisories and residents are returning home.
DevelopingCrews Halt Forward Progress Of Wragg Fire In Napa CountyJuly 29, 2015Crews were able to stop a flare-up of the Wragg Fire in Napa County by Wednesday morning. The blaze is now 7,100 acres and is 80 percent contained.
DevelopingEnvironmentWragg Fire Flares Up; Evacuations OrderedJuly 28, 20154:50 p.m. - Cal Fire says the fire is burning 6,991 acres and is 80 percent contained.
Officials: Man Suspected Of Starting Browning Fire In CustodyJuly 28, 2015UPDATED: 1:45 p.m. (Photo added) - Authorities say they suspect a man of starting a grassland fire near Sacramento that forced people from their homes and destroyed power lines.
