Kyburz Fire: One-Lane Of Metered Traffic Opens On Highway 50 July 24, 2015 UPDATED: 10:50 p.m. - One lane of Hwy 50 through the burn area reopened Friday evening, as firefighters are getting a better handle on the Kyburz Fire which has burned 200 acres in the El Dorado National Forest. Containment stands at 30 percent.
Lighter Winds, Cooler Temperatures Aid Crews In Battle Against Wragg Fire July 24, 2015 UPDATED: 4:28 p.m. - Officials say lighter winds and cooler temperatures have aided crews battling the Wragg Fire Friday morning. The blaze has scorched 6,900 acres, but containment grew to 20 percent. Red Cross evacuation center has closed.
Environment California Wildfires Occurring At Higher Elevations July 24, 2015 | Amy Quinton A new study shows climate change may be fueling high-elevation fires. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
U.S. 50 Closed In Whitehall Area As Fire Erupts In El Dorado County July 23, 2015 UPDATED: 11:05 p.m. - The Kyburz Fire has grown to 100 acres, and is spreading along Highway 50, near Whitehall and Highway 50. The highway is closed as air and ground crews work the incident.
Wragg Fire Continues To Grow In Napa And Solano Counties July 23, 2015 UPDATE 10:55 p.m. - Evacuations lifted for Golden Bear Estates, as the Wragg Fire has held at 6,900 acres as of late Thursday. The wildfire in Napa and Solano counties near Lake Berryessa is threatening 200 structures. Containment is 15 percent. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wragg Fire Update: Evacuations Ordered As Fire Continues To Advance July 22, 2015 UPDATED: 10:10 p.m - The Wragg Fire quickly grew to 4,000 acres Wednesday evening, with mandatory evacuations and road closures in place. The Napa and Solano counties fire is 5 percent contained, with smokey skies across much of northern California.
Rain Calms California Fire That Jumped Freeway, Burned Cars July 21, 2015 (AP) - A wildfire that swept across a California freeway, torching vehicles and sending people running for their lives, is nearly contained.
Developing Rain Calms Southern California Wildfire That Jumped Freeway, Burned Cars And Homes July 18, 2015 (AP) — Rain is calming a fast-moving wildfire that sent people running for their lives when flames swept across a California freeway and destroyed more than 60 cars and burned three homes.
Developing 20 Vehicles Destroyed In I-15 Wildfire July 17, 2015 (AP) — Authorities say a fast-moving wildfire that swept across a Southern California freeway has destroyed 20 vehicles and burned five homes while threatening dozens of other structures.
Environment Fire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In California July 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce Federal, state, Sacramento County and other fire agencies want people who fly hobby drones to stay out the sky near wildfires. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
