State GovernmentCAL FIRE Has Already Exceeded Its Budget By $60 MillionDecember 8, 2017 | Sally SchillingCAL FIRE has exceeded its firefighting budget projection by an estimated $60 million so far. Officials say going over budget is the new normal.
States Of Emergency In 3 Counties For California WildfiresSeptember 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.
EnvironmentDead Trees Could Pose Significant Threat To Outdoor Enthusiasts Labor Day WeekendSeptember 1, 2017 | Randol WhiteCAL FIRE is warning people about the dangers of dead and fire-damaged trees throughout the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting Ponderosa Fire, Evacuation Orders Expanded August 30, 2017UPDATE 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.
EnvironmentGov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency To Fight Modoc County's BlazesAugust 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.
EnvironmentCrews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near YosemiteJuly 25, 2017Fire 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.
EnvironmentContainment Grows For Detwiler FireJuly 21, 2017July 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 FireJuly 19, 2017 | Bob MoffittThere are ways for Detwiler Fire evacuees to connect with people who are able to take their animals temporarily.
EnvironmentWednesday Update: Detwiler Fire Prompts New EvacuationsJuly 19, 2017Evacuation 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Detwiler Fire Closes Roads Into YosemiteJuly 19, 2017 | Rich IbarraHighway 140 through Mariposa is shut down, so park visitors must either enter from the north along Highway 120 or the south from Highway 41.
