Thunderstorms In The Forecast Could Complicate Efforts To Contain Caldor Fire
September 8, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Mike Hagerty
The thunderstorm could bring high winds, lighting, but very little rain.
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With Wildfires Come Lawyers, But Past Survivors Have A Message: Buyers Beware
September 8, 2021
Attorneys in the fast-growing wildfire litigation industry are racing to recruit victims of fires ravaging parts of Northern California, and they're promising to take on a familiar target: PG&E.
Devastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue Waters
September 1, 2021
Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.
Wildfires Have Displaced Thousands Of El Dorado County Voters. If You’re One of Them, Here’s How You Can Still Participate In The Recall Election.
August 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols
Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.
Here Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17
August 30, 2021
The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.
Poor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke Worsens COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, Study Finds
August 16, 2021
The coronavirus and record-setting Western wildfires converged to exacerbate the pandemic’s health toll last year, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
Bear Cub Escapes While Being Treated For Tamarack Fire Burns
August 6, 2021 | Steve Milne | Emily Zentner
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care asks that anyone who spots the cub calls (530) 577- 2273.
Given The Choice Between Prison Life And Fighting Wildfires, These Women Chose Fire
July 31, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer Jaime Lowe about her new book, Breathing Fire, which tells the stories of the incarcerated women who are part of California's wildfire crews.
High Winds And Steep Terrain Make The Dixie Fire Hard To Contain
July 20, 2021
The Dixie Fire was nearly 60,000 acres and 15% contained as of 8 am Tuesday.
Dixie Fire May Be Linked To PG&E Equipment, Utility Says
July 19, 2021 | Chris Hagan
PG&E reported to the California Public Utilities Commission that their equipment may have been involved in sparking the Dixie Fire that has forced evacuations in Butte and Plumas counties.