Environment Officials Identify 1 Of 2 People Killed In Butte Fire; Containment Grows September 17, 2015 10:30 p.m. - Fire officials say containment on the Butte Fire has reached 55 percent, with acreage holding at 70,760 through the day Thursday. The fire has claimed the lives of two resident inside their homes.
Environment US Forest Service Prevents Its Own Scientist From Talking About Study September 17, 2015 | Amy Quinton The US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station is preventing one of its own scientists from talking about a study he authored in the journal “Science.” It suggests a need to change wildfire management. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Regulators Warn Of Insurance Scams In Fire Zones September 17, 2015 | Ben Adler Hundreds of Californians whose properties have been damaged or destroyed by this summer’s wildfires must now work with insurance companies to rebuild their homes and lives – and state regulators are warning them to watch for scams. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Developing Environment Officials Confirm 2 More Fatalities In Valley Fire; 1 Evacuation Order Lifted September 17, 2015 3:30 p.m. Cal Fire says the mandatory evacuation order for the community of Berryessa Estates has been lifted, to residents only. Meanwhile, the Lake County Sheriff is confirming two more deaths in the Valley Fire burning across 73,730 acres.
Environment Thursday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update September 17, 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 California Drought Predicted To Persist, Intensify Through December September 17, 2015 | Ed Joyce The latest seasonal drought outlook from the National Weather Service shows the drought in California, and much of Nevada, persisting and intensifying through December. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calaveras County Schools Hope To Resume Classes Monday September 17, 2015 | Rich Ibarra Students in Amador County have gone back to school this week as the threat of the Butte Fire has diminished. Calaveras schools hope they'll be able to resume classes on Monday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Developing Environment Valley Fire: Containment Up To 35 Percent, 70,200 Acres Burned September 16, 2015 7:05 p.m. - Light rain helped firefighters today, as containment of the Valley Fire in Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties grew to 35 percent, with acreage inching up to 70,200.
Developing Environment Butte Fire: Two Fatalities Confirmed, Containment Grows To 47 Percent September 16, 2015 6:47 p.m. Two bodies have been found in Calaveras County, apparent victims of the Butte Fire. Calaveras County coroner Kevin Raggio says two bodies were found Tuesday inside their homes, which were destroyed by the Butte Fire.
Developing Environment Wednesday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update September 16, 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.
