California's Second Largest Wildfire Leaves Smoky Haze Across Sacramento
The two fires burning a few miles apart and known as the Mendocino Complex have scorched 428 square miles since igniting July 27
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The two fires burning a few miles apart and known as the Mendocino Complex have scorched 428 square miles since igniting July 27
Catastrophic wildfires continue to ravage California, as one blaze nearly doubled in size over the weekend to make it the fourth largest in the state's history.
The hospital and clinics have been closed for over a week due to the Mendocino Complex fires.
The fire has impacted all of the roads used to access Yosemite Valley, burning dead and downed trees that can become very explosive and fall without warning.
With the strong winds blowing Saturday, the fire grew about 5,000 acres and is now 5,800 acres.
Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday called on President Donald Trump to help California fight and recover from another devastating wildfire season.
PG&E confirms an employee has been killed while working in the vicinity of the Carr Fire.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office issued a Mandatory Evacuation Notice for Long Valley, High Valley, and Spring Valley around 5:30 p.m. Residents are advised to leave the area now.
Fire crews from Australia and New Zealand are heading to California to aid in the massive battle against wildfires, according to Cal Fire Director Ken Pimlott.
The Ferguson Fire is forcing part of the Yosemite Valley to evacuate again.
Increasing winds are expected in Northern California areas where deadly and destructive wildfires are burning.
With less fire protection in the area, insurance companies are canceling fire coverage.
Chaplains and mental health experts also were being sent to neighborhoods to accompany those returning home.
Firefighters battling wildfires statewide, including the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County, are getting help from Air National Guard members at Beale Air Force Base.
