Insight With Vicki Gonzalez CAL FIRE Update On Ponderosa Fire In Butte County, New Documentary "Fire Chasers" September 1, 2017 | Chris Remington CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Michael Mohler brings an update on the Ponderosa Fire in Butte County, and previews a new Netflix documentary series about firefighters called "Fire Chasers." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment 20 Homes Burned, 500 Threatened In Hard-Hit Butte County August 31, 2017 UPDATE Sept. 1, 7:50 a.m.: The Ponderosa Fire has burned 3,680 acres and is 30 percent contained.
All Evacuations Have Been Lifted For The Pleasant Fire In Nevada County August 30, 2017 UPDATE Sept. 1, 5:31 p.m.: All evacuations and road closures have been lifted for the Pleasant Fire in Nevada County.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting Ponderosa Fire, Evacuation Orders Expanded August 30, 2017 UPDATE 6:28 p.m.: Evacuations for 2,900 homes are in place in Butte County as the Ponderosa Fire continues to spread Wednesday evening. The blaze has burned 3,150 acres and is 10 percent contained.
Environment Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's Blazes August 3, 2017 (AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Modoc County after several fires ignited by lighting threatened homes, power lines and prompted mandatory evacuations.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez Fire Officials Update On Preacher Fire Near Carson City And Wall Fire In Butte County July 26, 2017 Updates from fire officials for the Preacher Fire near Carson City, Nevada and the Wall Fire in Butte County, California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Crews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near Yosemite July 25, 2017 Fire crews have made gains against the Detwiler Fire blaze that has scorched 78,900 acres of dense brush and dead trees near Yosemite National Park. CAL FIRE says the blaze is 60 percent contained.
Environment Monday Update: Detwiler Fire 60 Percent Contained July 24, 2017 Update 6:54 p.m.: The fire has burned 78,900 acres and is 60 percent contained.
Giant Firefighting Bomber Grounded July 22, 2017 | Bob Moffitt 2009 marked the first time a giant Boeing 747 dropped a load of bright pink retardant on a fire in California. While the 747 is not currently an option for fighting fires in the state, another of these planes may soon be certified. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment Why California's Wildfires Have Burned So Much Area So Early This Season July 21, 2017 | Sally Longenecker California's wildfires have burned more than three times the acreage compared to this time last year. The intense start is thanks to the thick grasslands left behind after this year's heavy rainfall. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
