Megalia Calif. based CalFire firefighter, Itto Akiyama, rests briefly after 48 hours of work at the Bear Fire near Oroville, Calif. Wednesday., Sept 9. 2020.
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April 12, 2022 | Scott Rodd
In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation from CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project.
April 8, 2022 | Mike Hagerty
Unusually high temperatures, an extremely dry start to the year and strong winds will lead to high fire danger this weekend and the first red flag warning in April for the region. The warning runs from 5 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday.
April 1, 2022 | Manola Secaira
Protesters have called for more protections for redwoods in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a site that’s located within the bounds of ancestral Pomo lands.
March 24, 2022
Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says.
March 10, 2022 | Scott Rodd
As California spends big on high-tech disaster solutions, rural communities are embracing the century-old technology of two-way radios as a failsafe.
March 7, 2022 | Chris Hagan
The River Fire destroyed 142 buildings and burned 2,619 acres in Placer and Nevada counties in August of 2022. While Cal Fire says the fire was human caused, there's no evidence of "malicious intent or criminal activity."
January 22, 2022
Those living in the Big Sur area were told to evacuate from their homes due to a wildfire that began late Friday, officials said. A wind advisory had been issued in the Bay Area.
January 9, 2022 | Tiffany Lew | Mike Hagerty
Michael Ramsey prosecuted PG&E for the 2018 Camp Fire and will again now with the Dixie Fire. Cal Fire determined last week the utility was responsible for the 2021 fire, the second-largest in recorded California history.
January 6, 2022 | Scott Rodd
California established the $21 billion liability fund in 2019 to help utilities cover the cost of major wildfires started by their equipment.
January 4, 2022 | Scott Rodd
The Dixie Fire grew to be the second-largest fire in state history, burning over 960,000 acres and destroying over 1,300 structures. It's the latest in a string of devastating wildfires allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.
