DevelopingJerusalem Fire Grows To 6,000 Acres; Zero Percent ContainmentAugust 10, 2015UPDATE: 6:25 a.m. - Cal Fire says the Jerusalem Fire in Lake County has grown to 6,000 acres, with 10 percent containment. Crews from the nearby Rocky Fire are being reassigned to this incident.
Food and SustainabilityVineyards Likely Unscathed By Rocky FireAugust 10, 2015 | Lesley McClurgWine growers in Lake County have been keeping a close eye on the Rocky Fire, which is California’s largest wildfire this season. Vintners and growers are hoping smoke hasn’t tainted the crop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEvacuees Wait Out Rocky FireAugust 6, 2015 | Katie OrrThe Rocky Fire in Northern California has charred about 70,000 acres and forced thousands of people to leave their homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRocky Fire Update And Realignment's Effect On FirefightingAugust 5, 2015The Rocky Fire outside Clearlake has grown to more than 67,000 acres but a change in weather has helped firefighters increase their containment of the blaze to 20 percent. NPR reporter Kirk Siegler is on the scene and joins us with an update. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rocky Fire Monday Update: Doubles In Size Over WeekendAugust 3, 20157:20 P.M. UPDATE The Rocky Fire is now 62,000 acres and 12 percent contained. Cal Fire says all evacuations "impact over 13,118 people."
EnvironmentSaturday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Wragg, Lowell, Willow, SwedesAugust 1, 2015A look at many of the wildfires burning in northern and central California. This page is updated frequently through the day, as new information is available.
EnvironmentUSFS Firefighter Dies While Responding To Modoc County WildfireJuly 31, 2015A U.S. Forest Service firefighter has been found dead while on assignment battling a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest, according to officials.
EnvironmentFriday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Lowell, Wragg, Willow, SwedesJuly 31, 2015UPDATE: 6:14 p.m. Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for California because of wildfires burning throughout the state. See details on several of the northern and central California fires. Updated as new information is available.
EnvironmentForecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire ConcernsJuly 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingRocky Fire In Lake County Continues To Grow; Containment Progress SlowJuly 30, 2015UPDATE 9:45 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Rocky Fire in Lake County has grown to 13,500 acres, with containment holding at 5 percent. About 500 homes are still under evacuation orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
