Father And Son Accused Of Starting Caldor Fire Appear In Court, Maintain Innocence
The two men accused of starting the destructive Caldor Fire appeared in court for the first time Tuesday and maintained their innocence.
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The two men accused of starting the destructive Caldor Fire appeared in court for the first time Tuesday and maintained their innocence.
Cal Fire confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the cause of the fire was determined to be hot embers from a nearby pile burning operation that were blown onto nearby vegetation.
A wildfire that began Friday night has prompted evacuations in Monterey County.
A $50 billion plan to more than double the use of controlled fires and mechanical thinning to reduce trees and other vegetation that may cause fire was announced this week by the Biden Administration, but the breakdown of how it will be funded over 10 years has some experts left with more questions than answers.
PG&E is trying something new to help stop wildfires. The utility is testing artificial intelligence software in some of its ALERTWildfire cameras set up around the state.
From six-inch seedlings to giant sequoias 150 feet tall, California's trees are a precious resource, and their recovery after devastating wildfires is no small task.
With the recent wildfires plaguing California, the destruction has taken its toll on the large giant sequoia population. The National Park Service estimates that 3-5 percent of the world's population burned just in 2021.
An organization that helps victims is finally getting some much-needed help of its own. Many victims of this summer's wildfires turned to H.O.P.E Outreach in Grass Valley. The group is always quick to open its doors to give people a roof over their heads, but now that roof could cave in after severe weather damage.
Many in the area lost everything in the River Fire this summer. Some of them turned to Hope Outreach for a roof over their head. But part of that roof just gave way to weather damage, and with more severe weather headed this way, they're not sure how much longer they'll have a home.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and issued a proclamation to help California counties affected by the recent wildfires, said Officials from the Governor's Office.
Northern California wildfires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias as they swept through groves of the majestic monarchs in the Sierra Nevada.
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in Auburn has already taken in more than 1,000 animals this year compared to last, due mainly to wildfire-prevention work like tree-cutting.
Controversy is brewing at the Auburn State Recreation Area as the state will consider adding more than one hundred new campgrounds to the area.
Damage assessment teams went out Saturday to determine how many buildings have burned in the Fawn Fire, which has displaced thousands of residents in Northern California's Shasta County.
The California insurance commissioner has ordered the state's "insurer of last resort" to offer more comprehensive coverage for homeowners who can't buy private insurance because they live in areas threatened by wildfires.
Hot and dry conditions continue throughout the region, and fire crews are bracing for what is known as the most devastating time of year for fire season.
The Biden administration has released federal funds ordering a private contractor in Oklahoma to make more fire hoses for wildland crews as fires continue to blaze through California.
President Joe Biden on Monday used his first Western swing in office to hold out the wildfires burning across the region as an argument for his $3.5 trillion rebuilding plans, calling year-round fires and other extreme weather a climate change reality the nation can no longer ignore.
California lawmakers on Thursday voted to spend more than $2 billion to prevent wildfires and address a severe drought, closing the book — for now — on a $262.5 billion operating budget that began the year with a record deficit because of the pandemic and ended with a record surplus in spite of it.
Several games were canceled due to wildfire smoke.
Hopping from fire to fire during the height of a historic California wildfire season can wear crews down and take its toll. Many spend their days away from home and their loved ones. But a group of volunteers hopes to take some of the pressure off by bringing their furry friends to those fighting on the front lines.
From debates to the Assembly and Senate floors, the number of wildland acres treated to prevent wildfires has become a political hot button heading into the recall.
Evacuees Friday were patiently waiting outside barricades hoping they'll be allowed back home soon as the Caldor Fire burned through El Dorado County.
Smoke or COVID exposure, what's worse? It's the catch 22 schools and families are battling this week as wildfires send smoke across the region.
Here are protections and resources for wildfire victims and evacuees.
