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.
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States Of Emergency In 3 Counties For California Wildfires
September 7, 2017
(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in three more Northern California counties because of wildfires that have burned thousands of acres and restricted access to Yosemite National Park.
Dead Trees Could Pose Significant Threat To Outdoor Enthusiasts Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2017 | Randol White
CAL FIRE is warning people about the dangers of dead and fire-damaged trees throughout the state.
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Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting Ponderosa Fire, Evacuation Orders Expanded
August 30, 2017
UPDATE 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.
Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's Blazes
August 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.
Crews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near Yosemite
July 25, 2017
Fire 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.
Containment Grows For Detwiler Fire
July 21, 2017
July 22, UPDATE 1:39 p.m.: CAL FIRE continues to estimate the Detwiler Fire at 75,200 acres with 30 percent containment. It has destroyed more than 100 homes and outbuildings, and another 1,500 structures remain threatened.
Help For Animals Affected By The Detwiler Fire
July 19, 2017 | Bob Moffitt
There are ways for Detwiler Fire evacuees to connect with people who are able to take their animals temporarily.
Wednesday Update: Detwiler Fire Prompts New Evacuations
July 19, 2017
Evacuation orders were issued for the town of Coulterville due to the Detwiler Fire burning in the rugged mountains of Mariposa County outside of Yosemite National Park, which has scorched 45,724 acres and is 7 percent contained.
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Detwiler Fire Closes Roads Into Yosemite
July 19, 2017 | Rich Ibarra
Highway 140 through Mariposa is shut down, so park visitors must either enter from the north along Highway 120 or the south from Highway 41.