A fire near Livingston destroyed a garage that had been turned into a living space, according to officials with Calfire. Firefighters received a report about 1:30 p.m. Thursday that a … Click to Continue »
Read More »CalFire battling major structure fire on Westside Boulevard
CalFire crews are battling a major structure fire on Westside Boulevard in Merced County. A Sun-Star reporter is headed out to the scene. Check back for updates. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Round Fire
(Inyo and Mono County) Started 2/06/2015, updated 2/06/2015 Significant wind shifts make containment a challenge, Too windy for fixed or rotary wing aircraft
Read More »Bane Fire
County: San Bernardino County Location: in Chino Hills State Park near the Bane Canyon entrance Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit / Chino Valley Fire District Acres Burned:48 – Containment: 100% Date Started: October 16, 2014 2:34 pm Last update: October 17, 2014 8:30 am
Read More »Applegate Fire
County: Placer County Location: on the eastside of Interstate 80 in the Applegate area Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Acres Burned: 459 – Containment: 100% Date Started: October 8, 2014 1:30 pm
Read More »Applegate Fire (Placer County) Started 10/08/2014, updated 10/12/2014
Unburned islands well within the perimeter continue to burn. Steep terrain and weakened trees have proven challenging for firefighters. Crews continue to improve existing control lines and mop-up of the fire interior. Fire suppression repair work has begun and PG&E has re-stored energy to the areas affected. As residents return …
Read More »Boles Fire (Siskiyou County) Started 9/15/2014, updated 10/11/2014
Firefighters will continue to mop up and perform overhaul work within the fire perimeter. Damage Assessment Teams have concluded their inspections and are working with the City and County to produce a final damage inspection report. Excess resources are being released and made available for other incidents as necessary. Utility …
Read More »King Fire (El Dorado County) Started 9/13/2014, updated 10/09/2014
After a grueling month for firefighters and local communities alike, Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree announced that the King Fire is 100 percent contained. “Thank you to our partners and the local community for their support during the King Fire,” said Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree. “This unprecedented event has tested our …
Read More »Cascade Fire
County: El Dorado County Location: Desolation Wilderness, 8 miles west of South Lake Tahoe Administrative Unit: US Forest Service Acres Burned:30 - Containment: Date Started: September 25, 2014 6:00 pm Comments: The Cascade Fire burning near Snow Lake on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe continues to hold at 30 …
Read More »Nelson Fire (Mendocino County) Started 9/21/2014, updated 9/22/2014
The fire is 100% contained. Firefighters continue mop-up and patrol operations. With the current weather conditions and elevated fire danger, CAL FIRE is asking everyone to use extreme caution, “one less spark – one less wildfire”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org.
Read More »Silverado Fire (Orange County) Started 9/12/2014, updated 9/22/2014
Courtney Fire (Madera County) Started 9/14/2014, updated 9/22/2014
Firefighters continue to mop up interior hot spots. They will assist and oversee the community during repopulation.
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