Insight With Vicki Gonzalez News Network: Lake County Fires August 11, 2015 Elizabeth Larson, with Lake County News, has the latest on the Rocky and Jerusalem fires. She'll also talk about how residents are faring. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Developing Jerusalem Fire Grows To 6,000 Acres; Zero Percent Containment August 10, 2015 UPDATE: 6:25 a.m. - Cal Fire says the Jerusalem Fire in Lake County has grown to 6,000 acres, with 10 percent containment. Crews from the nearby Rocky Fire are being reassigned to this incident.
Environment Monday Northern And Central California Wildfires Update August 10, 2015 UPDATE: 6:16 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 through the day, as new information becomes available.
Drones Getting In The Way Of First Responders August 10, 2015 (AP) - Several drone sightings near firefighting aircraft are fueling calls for more oversight and self-policing in the skies.
Environment Forest Service Abandons Tahoe Logging Plan In Legal Fight August 10, 2015 (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has abandoned logging plans it suspended in the mountains above Lake Tahoe nearly two years ago.
Food and Sustainability Vineyards Likely Unscathed By Rocky Fire August 10, 2015 | Lesley McClurg Wine growers in Lake County have been keeping a close eye on the Rocky Fire, which is California’s largest wildfire this season. Vintners and growers are hoping smoke hasn’t tainted the crop. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Rocky Fire Unpredictable For Firefighters August 10, 2015 | Amy Quinton The Rocky Fire in Colusa, Lake and Napa Counties has been extraordinarily unpredictable for firefighters, at one point burning 20,000 acres in five hours. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment ID Of USFS Firefighter Killed While Battling Blaze Released August 9, 2015 UPDATE 7:30 P.M. Authorities have released the identity of a U.S. Forest Service firefighter who died Saturday aftenoon while battling a wildfire in the Lake Tahoe area. Michael Hallenbeck, 21, is from Shingle Springs, Calif.
Environment Rocky Fire Updates: Containment Reaches 85 Percent August 9, 2015 UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. Sunday - Cal Fire says containment of the Rocky Fire has reached 85 percent, with acreage burned holding at 69,636. All remaining evacuations have been lifted.
Environment Jerusalem Fire Scorches 2,000 Acres In Lake County August 9, 2015 UPDATE: 6:12 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 through the day, as new information becomes available.
