California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year The western US state has struggled to cope with wildfires that have grown in size and destructiveness. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024
More than half of rural California now ranks ‘very high’ for wildfire hazard LOS ANGELES — For the first time, more than half of California’s rural and unincorporated communities could soon be classified as “very high” fire hazard severity zones, according to a proposed map from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Los Angeles Times · Dec 27, 2022
Windy, hot conditions fuel the explosive growth of fires in California and Montana California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the McKinney fire intensified. In Montana, the Elmo fire grew to more than 11 square miles. Other states are also dealing with wildfires. WEKU · Jul 31, 2022
Mariposa County: State of emergency declared as wildfire burns outside of Yosemite National Park A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park burned out of control through tinder-dry forest on Sunday and had grown into one of California's biggest blazes of the year, forcing thousands of residents to flee remote mountain communities.Around 2,000 firefighters battled the Oak Fire , facing tough conditions that includes steep… Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022
Wildfire burning near California's Big Sur 65% contained; drier conditions expected overnight LOS ANGELES — A wind-driven wildfire that burned right up to the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge on the Big Sur coast last week is now 65% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Evacuation orders lifted, Highway 1 reopened as blaze near Big Sur reaches 55% containment SAN JOSE, Calif. — Evacuation orders were lifted for hundreds of people and Highway 1 was fully reopened Wednesday after firefighters contained 55% of the Colorado Fire, which was sparked along the Big Sur coast Friday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022