Insight With Vicki GonzalezCAL FIRE Update On Ponderosa Fire In Butte County, New Documentary "Fire Chasers"September 1, 2017 | Chris RemingtonCAL FIRE Battalion Chief Michael Mohler brings an update on the Ponderosa Fire in Butte County, and previews a new Netflix documentary series about firefighters called "Fire Chasers." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment20 Homes Burned, 500 Threatened In Hard-Hit Butte CountyAugust 31, 2017UPDATE Sept. 1, 7:50 a.m.: The Ponderosa Fire has burned 3,680 acres and is 30 percent contained.
All Evacuations Have Been Lifted For The Pleasant Fire In Nevada CountyAugust 30, 2017UPDATE Sept. 1, 5:31 p.m.: All evacuations and road closures have been lifted for the Pleasant Fire in Nevada County.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting Ponderosa Fire, Evacuation Orders Expanded August 30, 2017UPDATE 6:28 p.m.: Evacuations for 2,900 homes are in place in Butte County as the Ponderosa Fire continues to spread Wednesday evening. The blaze has burned 3,150 acres and is 10 percent contained.
Emergency Deer, Antelope Hunts Due To Nevada WildfiresAugust 16, 2017(AP) - Nevada's Wildlife Commission has approved a series of emergency hunting seasons this fall to help reduce antelope and mule deer populations in parts of northeast Nevada ravaged by wildfires
EnvironmentGunfire Caused Destructive Blaze Near California's YosemiteAugust 7, 2017(AP) - Fire investigators say gunfire caused a wildfire near Yosemite National Park that destroyed 131 structures, including 63 homes, last month.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's BlazesAugust 3, 2017(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Modoc County after several fires ignited by lighting threatened homes, power lines and prompted mandatory evacuations.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFire Officials Update On Preacher Fire Near Carson City And Wall Fire In Butte CountyJuly 26, 2017Updates from fire officials for the Preacher Fire near Carson City, Nevada and the Wall Fire in Butte County, California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCrews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near YosemiteJuly 25, 2017Fire crews have made gains against the Detwiler Fire blaze that has scorched 78,900 acres of dense brush and dead trees near Yosemite National Park. CAL FIRE says the blaze is 60 percent contained.
EnvironmentMonday Update: Detwiler Fire 60 Percent ContainedJuly 24, 2017Update 6:54 p.m.: The fire has burned 78,900 acres and is 60 percent contained.
