Tahoe Procession Honors Fallen Firefighter August 14, 2015 (AP) - Hundreds of people yesterday lined the streets and highways near Lake Tahoe to pay their respects as a funeral procession passed for a 21-year-old Forest Service firefighter killed while responding to a Sierra wildfire.
Environment Thursday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 13, 2015 9:17 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available. Two more fires reach full containment.
Environment Jerusalem Fire Containment Reaches 50 Percent; 24,000 Acres Burned August 13, 2015 UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Cal Fire says crews working the Jerusalem Fire have achieved 50 percent containment, while acreage burned has grown to 24,000 as of Thursday evening.
Environment More Resources To Fight Wildfires Sent To California August 13, 2015 | Ed Joyce A national firefighting agency is sending more resources to California, due to the large number of major wildfires in the region. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Procession To Honor Firefighter Killed In California Blaze August 13, 2015 (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service and several fire agencies will honor a U.S. Forest Service firefighter killed by a tree while battling a California blaze.
Wednesday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 12, 2015 UPDATE: 6:28 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Developing Environment Jerusalem Fire Grows To 20,500 Acres; Containment At 16 Percent August 12, 2015 UPDATE: 6:24 p.m. - Cal Fire reports the Jerusalem Fire has grown to 20,500 acres in Lake and Napa Counties. Containment has moved to 16 percent. The neighboring Rocky Fire is now 95 percent contained.
Environment Tuesday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 11, 2015 UPDATE: 6:45 p.m. - A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in Northern and Central California. This story is updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.
Environment Jerusalem Fire Grows to 14,000 Acres; Additional Evacuations Ordered August 11, 2015 UPDATE: 6:35 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Jerusalem Fire in Lake County continues to grow, now standing at 14,000 acres, with 5 percent containment. The fire now burns in both Lake and Napa counties. Additional evacuations have been ordered.
Environment Grass Fire Brings Road Closures In Sacramento August 11, 2015 | Ed Joyce Nearly 100 firefighters are working to put out a fire along the American River Parkway in Sacramento. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
