Developing Environment Butte Fire: Mandatory Evacuations Lifted, Containment At 72 Percent September 20, 2015 6:50 p.m. Sunday - Cal Fire has lifted all mandatory evacuations for the Butte Fire. Advisories are in place for some communities. The fire has consumed 70,760 acres since it started on Sept. 9.
Developing Environment Valley Fire Scorches 75,711 Acres, 69 Percent Contained September 20, 2015 6:53 p.m. Sunday - Cal Fire says the Valley Fire is now 75,711 acres and is 69 percent contained.
Developing Environment Northern And Central California Wildfires Weekend Updates September 20, 2015 A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Developing Environment Storify: The Butte Fire On Social Media September 20, 2015 The Butte Fire started the afternoon of Sept. 9, 2015, growing from 100 acres to nearly 15,000 acres in 24 hours. The fire grew to 70,760 acres by the morning of Sept. 17. Here's a collection of social media accounts from the fire.
Developing Environment Storify: Valley Fire In Lake, Napa And Sonoma Counties September 20, 2015 The Valley Fire started the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, and grew to more than 73,730 acres by Thursday morning. Here's a collection of social media shares from the fire. We'll update this as the firefighting efforts continue.
Environment Volunteers Collect 70 Tons Of Trash in Sierra Nevada, Sacramento Cleanup Day Events September 19, 2015 | Ed Joyce Two California Coastal Cleanup Day events Saturday in northern California collected more than 70 tons of trash and recyclables.
Environment Butte Fire Containment Grows To 63 Percent September 18, 2015 UPDATE: 7:55 p.m. - Containment on the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties has grown to 63 percent. Areas that have been repopulated are still under evacuation advisory. Acreage burned is holding at 70,760.
Environment Valley Fire Containment Grows To 45 Percent September 18, 2015 7:50 p.m. - People who live in the Berryessa Estates portion of Lake County were allowed to return home Thursday. The Valley Fire is still burning across 73,700 acres in Lake, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Containment now at 45 percent.
Environment Friday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update September 18, 2015 A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Environment Firefighters Wanted: Career Expo Saturday In Sacramento September 18, 2015 | Ed Joyce The number of wildfires in California and throughout the western U.S. this summer caused fire managers to call in help from Canada and other countries. Several fire agencies are recruiting firefighter candidates Saturday in Sacramento. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
