Shutdown Hampers Wildfire Preparedness and Training Across The Country

January 12, 2019

The partial government shutdown is interfering with preparations for the fire season.

'Blessings Come In' As Churches Take In Refugee Congregations After The Camp Fire

December 23, 2018

Chico, Calif. has had to make room for thousands of refugees and several displaced congregations after California's deadliest most destructive fire destroyed the town of Paradise in Butte County.

All Camp Fire Evacuation Orders Lifted

December 15, 2018

The fire broke out Nov. 8, killing at least 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes in Paradise and nearby communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

State Says Seniors Were Abandoned During California Wildfire

September 6, 2018

A Department of Social Services complaint says more than 20 people would have died in a dementia facility if family members and emergency responders hadn't evacuated them after all staff left.

State Government

What The Heck Is In California’s Wildfire Liability Law That Lawmakers Are Voting On Friday Night?

August 31, 2018 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers have voted to shift billions of dollars of wildfire-recovery costs from electric utility shareholders to ratepayers.

Verizon Makes Changes As Lawmakers Decry Firefighters' Woes

August 24, 2018

Verizon rolled out changes Friday as state lawmakers said they were outraged to learn that the company slowed firefighters' internet service while they battled what became the state's largest-ever wildfire, the Mendocino Complex.

State Government

CAL FIRE Has Already Exceeded Its Budget By $60 Million

December 8, 2017 | Sally Schilling

CAL FIRE has exceeded its firefighting budget projection by an estimated $60 million so far. Officials say going over budget is the new normal.

FBI Investigating Fraud In Northern California Fire Recovery

December 6, 2017 | Steve Milne

The FBI is joining efforts to prevent fraud related to Northern California wildfire recovery efforts.

Environment

California Wildfire Hops Highway, Nears Ocean

December 5, 2017

(AP) - The biggest and most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California has jumped U.S. Highway 101, nearly reaching the ocean and forcing new evacuations.

Environment

Monday Deadline For Property Owners To Sign Up For Wildfire Cleanup Assistance

November 13, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Monday Nov. 13 is the last day for people affected by last month's wildfires in Northern California to sign up for help to clean up their properties.