Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Clayton Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 14, 2016 8:00 am Date/Time Started: August 13,2016 6:03 pm Administrative Unit: CALFIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit County: Lake County Location: off Hwy 29 and Clayton Creek south of Lower Lake Acres Burned – Containment: 1,400 acres – 5% contained Structures Destroyed: 4 residences Structures …
Read More »Knoxville Fire (Lake County)
Knoxville Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 10, 2016 5:00 pm FINAL Date/Time Started: August 09,2016 6:50 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit County: Lake County Location: Berryessa Knoxville Rd & East Side Rd, north of Lake Berryessa Acres Burned – Containment: 36 acres – 100% contained Long/Lat: -122.26015/38.68403
Read More »North Branch Extension Fire (Lake County) Started 7/29/2016, updated 7/30/2016
Lake Tahoe: Warmest water temperatures ever recorded threaten famed clarity, new study shows
Lake Tahoe’s average surface temperature last year was the warmest ever recorded, the latest evidence that climate change is altering California’s iconic Sierra Nevada landmark. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Florida’s algae problem stems from decades of Lake Okeechobee pollution
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The algae fouling South Florida beaches traces its origin to cattle ranches, farms and neighborhoods as far north as Orlando. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lake McClure and Lake McSwain packed with campers for Fourth of July Weekend
Families staying cool this weekend on the lakes Firework show possible because of higher water levels Barbecues and water activities highlight the weekend … Click to Continue »
Read More »Reservoir Fire (Lake County) Started 6/26/2016, updated 6/26/2016
Fireworks will return to Lake McClure to mark holiday
It’s the first show at the reservoir since 2013 Show will cost $ 20 per car Two reservoirs also recently planted with trout … Click to Continue »
Read More »19-year-old man drowns in Millerton Lake
Witnesses saw the man struggle in the lake as he swam near the boat ramp and campground area Paramedics tried to resuscitate the victim before taking him to a hospital … Click to Continue »
Read More »News on Lake McClure raises hopes for irrigation, recreation
Merced Irrigation District will hold a special meeting to discuss water allocations Watershed much better than last year, still below average Recreation outlook varied … Click to Continue »
Read More »Elk Fire (Lake County) Started 9/02/2015, updated 9/02/2015
CALFIRE and United States Forest Service (USFS) are Unified Command of the Elk Incident located off Elk Mountain Road in the community of Upper Lake, Lake County. The Elk Incident is currently 450 acres, 20 % contained. Firefighters at scene are aggressively fighting the fire with additional firefighting resources requested …
Read More »Grade Fire (Lake County) Started 8/24/2015, updated 8/24/2015
Peterson Fire (Lake County) Started 8/22/2015, updated 8/22/2015
Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire on Peterson Lane x Adobe Creek, in the Kelseyville area of Lake Co. The fire is currently 400 acres with a dangerous rate of spread spotting 1/4 mile ahead of the fire. Air resources and ground crews are on scene with additional resources …
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