California Storm May Bring Mudslides In King Fire Area December 10, 2014 | Amy Quinton Even before this week's storm, the Eldorado National Forest had already experienced some small debris flows in the area burned by the King Fire. The US Forest Service is expecting mudslides to continue throughout the winter. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Aerial Mulching To Begin In King Fire Burn Area November 25, 2014 The US Forest Service will begin aerial mulching on Friday on 1200 acres of land scorched by the King Fire.
Environment Damage From King Fire Could Get Worse November 14, 2014 | Amy Quinton The King Fire in the El Dorado National Forest burned nearly 100,000 acres before it was finally contained last month. Its size might pale in comparison to the 257,000 acre Rim Fire last year, but the damage is strikingly similar and could get worse. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Memorial Tuesday In San Jose For Cal Fire Pilot October 17, 2014 | Ed Joyce The Cal Fire pilot who died fighting a wildfire in Yosemite will be remembered at a service Tuesday in San Jose
CAL FIRE Tanker May Have Hit A Tree Before Crashing October 15, 2014 | Bob Moffitt | Ed Joyce A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says the crew of another plane in the area saw the tanker's wing separate before the plane crashed October 7, 2014. The pilot was killed.
Crews Close To Containing Applegate, Dog Rock Fires October 13, 2014 Firefighting crews have made significant progress on two fires currently burning in California -- the Applegate Fire and the Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Firefighters Make Significant Progress; Highway 140 Expected To Open Sunday October 10, 2014 | Ed Joyce UPDATE: 11:40 P.M. SUNDAY- Containment at 95 percent, with 311 acres burned. The Highway 140 entrance into Yosemite National Park re-opened Sunday.
Applegate Fire Update: Containment At 80 Percent; Evacuation And Closure Orders Lifted October 10, 2014 | Ben Adler UPDATE: 11:30 P.M. SUNDAY- Applegate Fire holds at 459 acres, with containment at 80 percent late Sunday. All closures and evacuation orders have been lifted. Officials say full containment is expected on Monday.
Dog Rock Fire Update: At 310 Acres, 20 Percent Contained October 10, 2014 | Alan Ray Investigators say the Dog Rock fire in Yosemite National Park was caused by a spark from a vehicle. An air tanker pilot was killed in a crash as he was fighting the fire.
King Fire Now Fully Contained October 10, 2014 (AP) -- The King Fire in El Dorado County has been fully contained nearly a month after it broke out. It burned more than 150 square miles, destroyed a dozen houses and drove thousands from their homes.
