Environment USFS: Conditions Ideal For Megafires This Summer July 6, 2015 | Amy Quinton Drought, dead and dying trees and a lack of snow in California have left national forests in a perfect condition for large and severe wildfires. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Crews In Mop Up Mode After Battling 320-Acre Wildfire In Vacaville July 5, 2015 UPDATE Monday, July 6, 9 a.m - (AP) - In Vacaville, officials say a wildfire that might have been started by fireworks and burned more than 320 acres while threatening homes is now 100 percent contained.
Environment All Roads Reopen As Crews Make Progress On Washington Fire June 30, 2015 All highways through the burn area of the Washington Fire have reopened as favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters' construction of containment lines.
Environment Washington Fire Update: Containment Grows To 45 Percent June 28, 2015 UPDATE: Higher humidity, lower temperatures and light rain combined to help firefighters make progress on the Washington Fire Sunday. Containment stood at 45 percent as of Sunday evening.
Environment Washington Fire Spreads Away From Markleeville June 25, 2015 | Ed Joyce UPDATE 6:40 P.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Washington Fire. As of late Thursday afternoon, containment stood at 15 percent. Crews remain focused on keeping the fire away from the community of Markleeville.
Environment Cal Fire Crews Join Battle Against Washington Fire June 24, 2015 | Ed Joyce UPDATED 6:15 P.M. - Cal Fire crews have joined the battle against the Washington Fire in Alpine County. Dry lightning in forecast a worry as fire burns in heavy timber. The fire has grown to more than 17,000 acres, and more crews join the battle.
Environment Firefighters Making Progress On Washington Fire June 23, 2015 UPDATED 10:25 p.m. - A blaze near the Sierra Nevada town of Markleeville has burned 16,553 acres and is 5 percent contained. Residents of the Markleeville are under an evacuation advisory. No mandatory evacuations have been ordered.
Environment Washington Fire Threatening Homes In Sierra Nevada Town Of Markleeville June 22, 2015 UPDATE -- 11:25 p.m. The Washington Fire grew to nearly 15,000 acres by late Monday. Highways 89 and 4 remain closed until further notice.
Cook Fire Update: 180 Acres, 80 Percent Contained June 19, 2015 Crews made progress overnight in their battle against the Cook Fire in Yuba County, reports YubaNet.com. The blaze is now 80 percent contained.
Roadside Truck Fire Sparks Central California Wildfire June 19, 2015 (AP) - A pickup truck that caught fire along a Central California road has sparked a wildfire, burning hundreds of acres and shutting down several campgrounds.
