Environment Storify: The King Fire On Social Media September 18, 2014 UPDATED 11:20 p.m. Saturday, 9/27, with new photos. - The King Fire in El Dorado and Placer counties, has burned 97,099 acres as of Saturday night. We take a look at the fire through the lens of social media.
King Fire Thursday Update: Suspect Arrested; Containment Grows September 18, 2014 | Bob Moffitt UPDATE: 6:30 P.M. - Details of the arrest of a suspect who was charged with setting the fire. The fire stands at 73,184 acres, with 10 percent containment.
Tough Choices For Those Threatened By King Fire September 17, 2014 | Bob Moffitt At last count, the King Fire had burned nearly 19,000 acres north of Pollock Pines. But, all day, huge plumes of smoke have risen into the air as the fire consumes more brush and forest land. Thousands have been forced from their homes. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment King Fire Update: Latest Evacuation Orders, Road Closures September 17, 2014 UPDATE: 6:42 P.M. - The King Fire has grown throughout the day, and stands at 27,930 acres as of early Wednesday evening. - This article has the latest updates, a list of evacuation orders, as well as links to resources.
Devastating Boles Blaze Leaves Weed Residents Without Homes September 17, 2014 The Boles fire whipped through the small town of Weed destroying or damaging 150 buildings and leaving many residents homeless. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care King Fire Brings Health Advisories in Nevada, California September 16, 2014 | Ed Joyce Smoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has prompted health advisories from air districts in Nevada and California. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Officials Survey Damage From Boles Fire September 16, 2014 UPDATED (AP) -- A fire in Siskiyou County has destroyed more than 100 homes in the town of Weed.
Environment King Fire In El Dorado County Continues To Grow; Section Of Hwy 50 Closed September 16, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone UPDATE 10:20PM.- The King Fire forced the closure of a stretch of Hwy 50 Tuesday night, and has grown to 12,780 acres. Additional evacuations were ordered, including the entire community of Swansboro. Pollock Pines schools will be closed Wednesday.
Environment California Dealing With Unprecedented Fire Season September 15, 2014 | Katie Orr Dry, hot weather is leading to an unprecedented fire season throughout California. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
King Fire Continues To Grow, Evacuation Center Moved September 15, 2014 UPDATED 6:45PM.: The King Fire near the Sierra community of Pollock Pines - about 60 miles from Sacramento - has grown to 8,600 acres. Containment has shrunk to 5 percent.
