Developing Environment Lowell Fire: Acreage, Containment Grows July 28, 2015 UPDATE: 7:10 p.m. - Air advisory in place through Friday. The Lowell Fire burning in Nevada and Placer counties near the town of Alta has grown to 2,302 acres with containment at 40 percent.
Environment Lowell Fire: Air Quality Health Advisory For Nevada, Sierra, Plumas Counties July 28, 2015 | Emily Zentner The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality health advisory for Nevada, Sierra and Plumas Counties because of smoke from the Lowell Fire west of Alta.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez News Network: Lowell Fire Continues To Burn July 28, 2015 Insight will have the latest update on the Lowell Fire from YubaNet's Pascale Fusshoeller. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Lowell Fire: Containment Grows; Shifting Winds Trigger Health Alerts July 27, 2015 UPDATE: 7:40 p.m. -- Cal Fire says containment has grown to 25 percent, with burned acreage holding at 1,700. Shifting winds are causing smoky skies in the Truckee area, and officials recommend that outdoor activities be limited.
Developing Browning Fire Burning In North Sacramento County, MetroFire Blames Arson July 27, 2015 UPDATED: Sac Metro Fire says the 430-acre Browning Fire burning in northern Sacramento County was arson. One person is in custody.
Monday Fire Update: Willow, Wragg, Kyburz, Lowell July 27, 2015 Several wildfires continue to burn in Northern California.
Lowell Fire: Containment Grows, Four Firefighters Injured July 26, 2015 UPDATED: 7:40 p.m. - The Lowell Fire burning in Nevada County is holding steady at 1,500 acres and is 15 percent contained. Four firefighters sustained burn injuries while battling the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
Kyburz Fire: Containment Grows, All Lanes On Highway 50 Now Open July 25, 2015 UPDATED: 7 p.m. -- With containment of the Kyburz Fire at 90 percent, all lanes on Highway 50 have now been reopened. Motorists are still being urged to drive carefully as firefighters and equipment may still be in the area.
Wragg Fire Containment Grows; All Roads Open; Evacuations Lifted July 25, 2015 UPDATED: 8:30 a.m. Sunday - Crews continue to make progress on the Wragg Fire, as containment grew to 60 percent. Acreage burned stands at 6,900. The Lake Solano campground remains closed, and no further road closures are expected.
Evacuation Orders In Place For Lowell Fire, Smoke Advisory Issued July 25, 2015 UPDATE: 8:48 p.m. - The Lowell Fire has quickly grown to 4,000 acres. Mandatory evacuations are in place for some communities. A smoke health advisory for Nevada County.
