EnvironmentOfficials Warn Of Toxic Fire DebrisOctober 19, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerPeople who lost their homes or had property damaged in the wildfires are being warned to contact their local authorities before going through debris. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Has No Plans Now To Visit California Wildfire DamageOctober 19, 2017(AP) - President Donald Trump, who has made four visits to hurricane zones in recent weeks, isn't rushing to survey the damage from California's wildfires.
EnvironmentDeath Toll From California Fires Now At 42, Firefighters Report Significant ProgressOctober 18, 2017UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: (AP) - California fire officials have reported significant progress on containing wildfires that have ravaged parts of Northern California.
Assistance Centers Open For Fire Recovery, RebuildingOctober 18, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerLocal Assistance Centers are opening in Yuba, Sonoma, Napa, Butte and other counties to help residents find resources. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentContractors Also In Danger During FirefightOctober 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittFighting fires is a dangerous business, not only for the firefighters, but also for the dozens of private contractors who provide support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police Arrest Woman They Say Stole From EvacueesOctober 18, 2017(AP) - Police have arrested a woman who they say stole credit cards and checkbooks from evacuees of the Northern California wildfires.
EnvironmentEmployers, Workers Affected By Wildfires Deal With Pay And Leave IssuesOctober 17, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerCalifornia businesses forced to close during the wildfires may now be sorting out pay and leave issues with employees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Evacuees From California Wildfires Go Home, Evacuations Ordered For New Northern Calif. BlazeOctober 17, 2017UPDATE 3:28 p.m.: (AP) - About 60 people remain unaccounted for in Napa and Sonoma counties, down from 100 on Monday. Firefighters are battling a new fire that sprang up overnight in the southern Bay Area Santa Cruz mountains, prompting evacuations.
Salvation Army Requests Cash Donations For Fire Victims, Other Items LaterOctober 16, 2017 | Bob MoffittIn response to wildfires in Northern California, the Salvation Army is asking for donations of money now and will resume asking for individual items as needed in the future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMany Evacuations Lifted, But Fire Crews Stay Ready Across CaliforniaOctober 16, 2017Many wildfire evacuees got the green light over the weekend to head back into their neighborhoods. But officials with CAL FIRE caution fire season is far from over, and crews still have to be ready to take on new fires throughout the state.
