State Government Gov. Brown Discusses Need To Protect California Utilities From Fire Liability August 1, 2018 | Ben Bradford California Gov. Jerry Brown advocated for limiting power companies’ liability when their equipment causes wildfires. He believes electric utilities could go bankrupt due to the increasing threat of wildfires, if current law isn’t changed. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Lake County Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Mendocino Complex Fires August 1, 2018 There are four fires threatening homes in Mendocino County.
All Reported Missing In Carr Fire Found Safe, Officials Say August 1, 2018 The blaze near the city of Redding has destroyed 1,060 homes and killed two firefighters and four civilians.
How You Can Help Victims Of The Carr Fire August 1, 2018 | Emily Zentner Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Shasta County due to the Carr Fire burning near Redding. Here’s what you can do to help them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Governor Brown Pledges Any Resources Needed For Fires August 1, 2018 Gov. Jerry Brown has said that the state is directing "whatever resources are needed" to the Carr Fire burning in Redding.
Bulldozer Drivers Fighting Fires Get 'A Rush' But Also Risk August 1, 2018 The deaths of two bulldozer operators battling California wildfires in July highlighted the dangers confronting these less visible firefighters.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Winds Continue To Make Containment Difficult For Mendocino Complex Fires August 1, 2018 The latest news from a reporter on the scene in Mendocino County and CalFire on wildfires raging in Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sutter Buttes Grass Fire Burns 1,000 Acres July 31, 2018 The fire broke out near Pass Road and West Butte Road, nine miles northwest of Yuba City. As of 7 a.m. Wednesday no homes were threatened, according to the Sutter County Office of Emergency Management.
Yosemite Valley Closure Extended Through Weekend July 31, 2018 National Park officials are extending the closure of the scenic Yosemite Valley and other areas due to heavy smoke from the Ferguson Fire.
Third Wildfire Burning In Mendocino County July 31, 2018 The Mendocino Complex fires have burned seven homes along 80,408 acres of rural land. Fire crews were able to slow the spread of one of the blazes into populated areas and instead the fire pushed into the Mendocino National Forest.
