Ferguson Fire Jumps The Merced River Canyon July 20, 2018 | Bob Moffitt The Merced River and Highway 140 have served as the northern containment lines for the Ferguson Fire since it started last Friday. But spot fires jumped that line yesterday and the new fires have already burned 2,000 acres.
Storms, Dead Trees Could Hinder Firefighting Near Yosemite July 18, 2018 A deadly forest fire kept spreading Wednesday west of Yosemite National Park, and erratic winds and trees killed by a historic California drought are expected to pose more problems for firefighters Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hot Weather Hindering Efforts Against Blaze Near Yosemite July 17, 2018 Hot and dry weather on Tuesday hindered efforts to slow the growth of a forest fire near Yosemite National Park. The U.S. Forest Service says the blaze is 27 square miles Wednesday morning and just 5 percent contained.
Ferguson Fire Near Yosemite Creates Difficult Conditions On Ground And In Air July 16, 2018 | Bob Moffitt Firefighters on the Ferguson Fire south of Yosemite National Park have been looking skyward for aerial support, but have had to wait until mid-afternoon to see any bombers carrying fire retardant overhead.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Cal Fire Wildfire Update: Klamathon Fire, Santa Barbara And More July 9, 2018 | Cody Drabble Cal Fire's Scott McLean has updates on wildfires burning across California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Forward Progress Stopped On Fast-Moving Amador County Fire July 6, 2018 Cal Fire says the Irish Fire burning southwest of Plymouth in Amador County has grown to 840 acres and is now 40 percent contained.
Containment Grows On County, Pawnee Fires; State Of Emergency Declared In San Diego County July 6, 2018 Fire crews have made progress toward containing the County and Pawnee fires burning in Northern California. A wildfire burning through drought-stricken timber and brush near California's border with Oregon has killed one person.
Environment Cal Fire Worries: Hot Temps And Fourth Of July Fireworks July 2, 2018 | Bob Moffitt The fires in Yolo and Lake counties have doubled the total acreage burned so far this fire season in California. Cal Fire is concerned what this week could bring. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Yolo County Fire Grows, But So Does Control Over Flames June 30, 2018 | Bob Moffitt Crews are making progress against the County Fire, which threatens hundreds of buildings.
Evacuations Lifted In Lake County's Pawnee Fire Area June 28, 2018 Evacuation orders that covered 500 homes in the Spring Valley area of Lake County were lifted Wednesday night as fire crews gained ground in the Pawnee Fire.