State GovernmentCalifornia Burns Through Firefighting BudgetSeptember 29, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is tapping into reserves to pay for the cost of fighting wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
King Fire: Structures Destroyed; More Firefighting Crews On WaySeptember 19, 2014 | Ed JoyceCal Fire says the King Fire has destroyed or damaged structures in White Meadows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUpdate From The Front Lines Of The King FireSeptember 18, 2014NPR 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Devastating Boles Blaze Leaves Weed Residents Without HomesSeptember 17, 2014The Boles fire whipped through the small town of Weed destroying or damaging 150 buildings and leaving many residents homeless. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLatest On CalFire's Battle To Keep The King Fire From Jumping Highway 50September 17, 2014We check in with KCRA's Brian Hickey for an update on the King Fire raging in El Dorado County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Dealing With Unprecedented Fire SeasonSeptember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrDry, hot weather is leading to an unprecedented fire season throughout California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHappy Camp Complex Fire Claims Homes, Evacuation Orders May Be ExpandedSeptember 10, 2014 | Ed JoyceForest officials say a fire in the Klamath National Forest has destroyed four homes. The fire is 30 percent contained as of Wednesday afternoon.
Two Northern California Wildfires Scorch 66,000 AcresAugust 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceMore than 3,000 firefighters are working to contain two large wildfires in the Lassen National Forest.
Plumas National Forest Fire Crews Busy With Lightning FiresJuly 30, 2014 | Ed JoyceFirefighters contained several small fires after 100 lightning strikes.
State GovernmentConverted Military Planes Help Fight WIldfires In Western U.S.July 25, 2014 | Max PringleConverted military aircraft are being used to help fight wildfires in California and other Western states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.