DevelopingBrowning Fire Burning In North Sacramento County, MetroFire Blames ArsonJuly 27, 2015UPDATED: Sac Metro Fire says the 430-acre Browning Fire burning in northern Sacramento County was arson. One person is in custody.
Increase In Wildfires, But Less Acreage BurnedJuly 27, 2015There are 28 percent more wildfires across California this year compared to last year. But there's a silver lining. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Monday Fire Update: Willow, Wragg, Kyburz, LowellJuly 27, 2015Several wildfires continue to burn in Northern California.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Above-Average Rain No HelpJuly 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe "well above-average" rain of the past three months in California has not brought any improvement to drought conditions in the state.
Wragg Fire Update: Evacuations Ordered As Fire Continues To AdvanceJuly 22, 2015UPDATED: 10:10 p.m - The Wragg Fire quickly grew to 4,000 acres Wednesday evening, with mandatory evacuations and road closures in place. The Napa and Solano counties fire is 5 percent contained, with smokey skies across much of northern California.
EnvironmentMore Wildfires In California But No 'Mega Fires'July 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere's been a significant increase in the number of wildfires this year in California. But the size of the fires has been relatively small. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingStorms Soak Northern California; Mudslide Shuts Yosemite RoadJuly 22, 2015(AP) - Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain in parts of Northern California and forecasters say a mudslide has closed a major highway in Yosemite.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rain Calms California Fire That Jumped Freeway, Burned CarsJuly 21, 2015(AP) - A wildfire that swept across a California freeway, torching vehicles and sending people running for their lives, is nearly contained.
State GovernmentBill Would Allow Firefighters To Jam Interfering DronesJuly 20, 2015 | Ben AdlerFirst responders are growing increasingly frustrated with owners of hobbyist drones who fly them over wildfires. That’s prompting new proposals from California state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
