Skip to content
Capital Public Radio

Capital Public Radio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • beats
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
    • California Dream
    • Videos
    • Photos
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Roots
    • Eclectic
    • Videos
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight with Beth Ruyak
    • The View From Here
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • Insight Music
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • CapRadio Travels
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support / Underwriting
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Volunteering
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
  • Environment
  •  

Storify: The King Fire On Social Media

Thursday, September 18, 2014 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
  
Was this story useful?
yes
no

Will you help us improve our fires coverage? Head to our wildfire survey page to tell us what you think.

    More about wildfire

  • Noah Berger / AP

    California Wildfires: Latest Updates

    Capital Public Radio provides the latest information and updates on wildfires hitting the state, and resources for listeners to help prepare, follow and respond to fire.

    Related Stories

  • Photo Courtesy KINGFIRE PIO Facebook Page

    10/3 King Fire Friday Update: Mop-Up Continues, Full Containment Expected Sunday

    Friday, 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.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio / File

    9/29 King Fire Monday Update: More Containment Reported

    Monday, September 29, 2014
    UPDATE: 7:50 P.M. - Fire containment now at 92 percent. The cooler, rainy weather over the weekend helped crews make even more progress toward taming the huge King Fire burning in a heavily forested region 60 miles east of Sacramento.
  • Photo courtesy Todd White / YubaNet.com

    9/28 King Fire Sunday Update: Wet Weather Continues To Help Firefighters

    Sunday, September 28, 2014
    Update: 2 P.M. - Fire officials say containment has reached 87 percent, thanks to an assist from cooler, wet weather. Acreage burned stands at 97,099, with 80 structures lost in the arson-caused blaze, which started Sept. 13.
  • KCRA / InciWeb

    9/27 King Fire Saturday Update: Cool, Damp Air Aids Firefighters; Containment Grows Substantially

    Saturday, September 27, 2014
    Updated: 11:15 P.M. Saturday - Higher humidity, cooler temperatures and light rain helped firefighters make progress on the King Fire Friday. The fire has been burning almost two weeks, and now stands at 97,099 acres, with 84 percent containment
  • Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP

    9/26 King Fire Friday Update: Containment Grows As Weather Changes

    Friday, September 26, 2014
    UPDATED: 11:15 A.M. - Light Thursday rains helped firefighters gain ground on the King Fire, as containment grows to 68 percent and the burn area grew slightly, to 96,004 acres.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    9/25 King Fire Thursday Update: Flash Flood Warning Cancelled; Fewer Structures Threatened

    Thursday, September 25, 2014
    UPDATED: 5:05 P.M. - Flash Flood Warning cancelled. More favorable weather is expected to help firefighters battle the King Fire, which has burned 95,347 acres and 43 percent contained.
  • King Fire Wednesday Update: Weather May Give Fire Crews A Hand

    Wednesday, September 24, 2014
    UPDATE: 6:22 P.M. - Weather may lend a hand; firefighter injured. The King Fire has blackened 92,960 acres, with containment now at 38 percent.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    King Fire Tuesday Update: Challenges Ahead As Fire Crews Make Gains On The King Fire

    Tuesday, September 23, 2014
    UPDATED: Fire crews made gains overnight with the King Fire now at 35 percent containment. But challenges are ahead with firefighters facing erratic winds and low humidity in the coming week.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    King Fire Monday Update: 87,592 Acres Burned, 18 Percent Contained

    Monday, September 22, 2014
    Thunderstorms and increased humidity helped to moderate the King Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties through the weekend. The fire has now charred 87,592 acres and is 18 percent contained.
  • Photo courtesy Thomas Loarie Jr

    King Fire Sunday Update: Containment Grows, 10 Homes Destroyed

    Sunday, September 21, 2014
    UPDATED: The King Fire in El Dorado County is at 82,018 acres and is 17 percent contained.
  • Wes Schultz / YubaNet.com

    King Fire Saturday Update: Fire Grows Slightly, Weather Helpful But Could Change

    Saturday, September 20, 2014
    King Fire in El Dorado and Placer counties grew slightly Saturday as weather helped firefighting efforts.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio / File

    King Fire Friday Update: Size, Containment Grows Overnight

    Friday, September 19, 2014
    The King Fire has charred 76,376 acres and forced the evacuation of 3,000 people. Investigators say the fire was caused by arson. UPDATED: 10:05 P.M. - Officials confirm the loss of structures. The next acreage update will occur Saturday morning.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio / File

    Update From The Front Lines Of The King Fire

    Thursday, September 18, 2014
    NPR Reporter Kirk Siegler joins us for an update on the ever expanding King Fire in El Dorado County. We also check in with Capital Public Radio's Bob Moffitt who talked with evacuees yesterday.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

    Tough Choices For Those Threatened By King Fire

    Wednesday, September 17, 2014
    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.
  • Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio / File

    King Fire Update: Latest Evacuation Orders, Road Closures

    Wednesday, 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.
  • King Fire Brings Health Advisories in Nevada, California

    Tuesday, September 16, 2014
    Smoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has prompted health advisories from air districts in Nevada and California.
  • Wildfires

    Capital Public Radio provides the latest information and updates on wildfires hitting the state.

 wildfireKing Firestorify

Comments

Sign up for ReCap

and never miss the top stories

Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday.

Check out a sample ReCap newsletter.

More Environment Stories

Daniel Dreifuss / AP Photo

Caltrans Is Trying To Prepare California Highways For Climate Change

December 9, 2019

Penni Gladstone / CalMatters

Without Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report Says

December 12, 2019

Most Viewed

With Cannabis Legal In California, Some Cities And Health Groups (And Neighbors) Are Asking Questions About Secondhand Smoke

Without Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report Says

Business Journal: Zebra Mopeds In Sacramento; Raley's Community Rooms; Original Perry's, Ruffhaus Closing

California Is Giving Doctors Incentives To Ask Patients About Childhood Trauma

Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

With Cannabis Legal In California, Some Cities And Health Groups (And Neighbors) Are Asking Questions About Secondhand Smoke

Without Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report Says

Business Journal: Zebra Mopeds In Sacramento; Raley's Community Rooms; Original Perry's, Ruffhaus Closing

California Is Giving Doctors Incentives To Ask Patients About Childhood Trauma

Sacramento City School District Gave Teachers Raises It Couldn’t Afford, State Auditor Finds

Back to Top

  • 7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Recap Newsletter

Capital Public Radio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2019, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.