Applegate Fire Update: Five Homes Destroyed, 1,000 Homes Threatened October 9, 2014 | Ed Joyce UPDATE: 11:19 P.M. - Containment of the Applegate Fire near Auburn stood at 25 percent Thursday night, with 420 acres charred. Five homes have burned, along with several outbuildings. Cal Fires says 1,000 more homes are threatened. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Federal Investigators At Scene Of Yosemite Air Tanker Crash October 8, 2014 | Ed Joyce Fire crews work to contain Dog Rock Fire as investigators look into cause of air tanker crash that killed pilot.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Body Of Crashed Air Tanker Pilot Removed; Fire Growth Slows October 8, 2014 UPDATE: 9:45 P.M. The Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park is at 246 acres Wednesday night, with 10 percent containment. Meanwhile, investigators are looking into why an air tanker battling the wildfire crashed Tuesday afternoon.
Environment Applegate Fire: Fires In Placer County Prompt Evacuations, I-80 Reopens October 8, 2014 UPDATE: 9:35 P.M. - At least one house burned in the Applegate Fire, which has grown to 380 acres. Mandatory evacuations are in place. One late of eastbound I-80 traffic is now open. Three Red Cross evacuation centers opened.
Environment Air Tanker Crash Claims Pilot's Life At Dog Rock Fire In Yosemite National Park October 7, 2014 UPDATE: 10:29 P.M. - Fire officials say the pilot of an air tanker that crashed near the Dog Rock Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has died. The fire caused the closure of Highway 140, which is the main park entrance and forced evacuations.
Environment 10/6 King Fire Update: Crews Continue Mop Up Work October 6, 2014 | Marianne Russ Crews continue mop-up work for the King Fire, which has burned 97,717 acres and is 98 percent contained.
Authorities Lift Fire Restrictions In Lake Tahoe Basin October 3, 2014 The King Fire in El Dorado and Placer Counties is almost fully contained. About 2,400 firefighters have the more than 97,000-acre fire 95 percent contained. Meanwhile, thanks to cooler, wetter conditions, fire restrictions are being lifted Friday.
Environment 10/3 King Fire Friday Update: Mop-Up Continues, Full Containment Expected Sunday October 3, 2014 Fire officials say full containment of the King Fire is expected on Sunday, with crews working on one remaining hot spot as of Friday morning. Acreage burned stands at 97,718, with 95 percent containment. The fire has been burning since Sept. 13.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez How Homeowners Prepare For Wildfires October 3, 2014 Insight speaks with long-time homeowners in the mountains who face wildlife danger every year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
9/30 King Fire Update: Parts of El Dorado Forest Reopened September 30, 2014 The King Fire is now 92 percent contained and officials have reopened parts of the El Dorado Forest that had been shut down due to the blaze.
