DC-10 makes drop on Caldor Fire
A DC-10 makes a retardant drop on the Caldor Fire around Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
A DC-10 makes a retardant drop on the Caldor Fire around Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
New Airola fire erupts in Calaveras county, while Caldor fire continues to grow
The Caldor Fire is just 12% contained but progress is being made with a military grade helicopter which makes night firefighting possible. A new fire called Airola is burning in Calaveras county causing evacuations in Columbia, Murphys and Douglas Flat.
The Caldor Fire is just 12% contained but progress is being made with a military grade helicopter which makes night firefighting possible. A new fire called Airola is burning in Calaveras county causing evacuations in Columbia, Murphys and Douglas Flat.
High-tech helicopters coming from SoCal to battle Caldor Fire
Cal Fire Public Information Officer David Clark said for the past two nights, Chinook type-1 helicopters have been brought up from Southern California.
Cal Fire Public Information Officer David Clark said for the past two nights, Chinook type-1 helicopters have been brought up from Southern California.
Guy Fieri is back feeding California firefighters battling the Dixie Fire
As California's wildfire season rages on, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri is once again giving back to crews on the front lines with thousands of freshly cooked meals.
As California's wildfire season rages on, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri is once again giving back to crews on the front lines with thousands of freshly cooked meals.
Guy Fieri feeds California firefighters battling Dixie Fire
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri spoke to KTVU while cooking for firefighters and first responders in Lassen County who have been trying to contain and extinguish the Dixie Fire.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri spoke to KTVU while cooking for firefighters and first responders in Lassen County who have been trying to contain and extinguish the Dixie Fire.
Dixie Fire containment grows, but Caldor Fire looms as threat to Lake Tahoe
The Dixie Fire has grown to the size of Marin County and is 43% contained, allowing authorities to lift some evacuation orders. The Caldor Fire continues to push concerning amount of smoke into Lake Tahoe and has raised concerns that the basin could be burned if the fire spreads.
The Dixie Fire has grown to the size of Marin County and is 43% contained, allowing authorities to lift some evacuation orders. The Caldor Fire continues to push concerning amount of smoke into Lake Tahoe and has raised concerns that the basin could be burned if the fire spreads.
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires
President Biden has granted Gov. Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration for parts of California that have been hurt by the Dixie and River wildfires. The declaration helps victims more easily obtain housing, counseling and medical services.
President Biden has granted Gov. Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration for parts of California that have been hurt by the Dixie and River wildfires. The declaration helps victims more easily obtain housing, counseling and medical services.
Smoky bad air blankets Lake Tahoe because of threatening fire
On Tuesday, the air quality in Lake Tahoe ranked the worst in North America. And on Wednesday, the Air Quality Index showed the South Lake Tahoe was at a hazardous 347.
On Tuesday, the air quality in Lake Tahoe ranked the worst in North America. And on Wednesday, the Air Quality Index showed the South Lake Tahoe was at a hazardous 347.
Caldor Fire threatens Lake Tahoe, shrouds area in toxic smoke
A large part of Cal Fire's offensive in battling the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is focused on the eastern side, where Lake Tahoe is most threatened.
A large part of Cal Fire's offensive in battling the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is focused on the eastern side, where Lake Tahoe is most threatened.
Several Lake Tahoe resorts closed due to wildfire threat
Some Lake Tahoe resorts, campgrounds and beaches are closed due to threats from wildfires.
Some Lake Tahoe resorts, campgrounds and beaches are closed due to threats from wildfires.
Lake Tahoe officials urging visitors to stay away because of Caldor fire
With only 9% containment, the Caldor fire is spreading towards Lake Tahoe and causing the worst air quality in North America on Tuesday morning. The threat from the fire has led officials to urge visitors to stay away from the popular destination.
With only 9% containment, the Caldor fire is spreading towards Lake Tahoe and causing the worst air quality in North America on Tuesday morning. The threat from the fire has led officials to urge visitors to stay away from the popular destination.
Newsom requests presidential disaster declaration for California wildfires
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
After an extensive review of fire damage, Gov. Gavin Newsom requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties.
Air quality in Lake Tahoe ranks worst in North America right now
Air quality experts say the smoke from the Caldor Fire in El Dorado county has created dangerous, toxic air.
Air quality experts say the smoke from the Caldor Fire in El Dorado county has created dangerous, toxic air.
Resources stretched thin as fighters battle 13 wildfires across California
Federal and state officials said Monday that California's Caldor Fire is the nation's top priority.
Federal and state officials said Monday that California's Caldor Fire is the nation's top priority.
Bay Area air district issues advisory through Tuesday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
A look at California's five biggest fires right now
Five fires bigger than 10,000 acres were burning in California on Monday, including the Dixie Fire, the largest single fire in state history. Here's a quick look at each:
Five fires bigger than 10,000 acres were burning in California on Monday, including the Dixie Fire, the largest single fire in state history. Here's a quick look at each:
No containment, new threats from Caldor Fire in El Dorado County
The Caldor Fire burning for a week in El Dorado County continues to grow out of control, one of about a dozen big blazes in drought-stricken California that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
The Caldor Fire burning for a week in El Dorado County continues to grow out of control, one of about a dozen big blazes in drought-stricken California that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Caldor fire still burning out of control
The Caldor fire has burned 153 square miles in El Dorado County.
The Caldor fire has burned 153 square miles in El Dorado County.
Northern California wildfires prompt closure of 9 national forests
As Northern California wildfires continue to spread, federal officials announced the closure of nine national forests for the next two weeks in an effort to provide for the safety of firefighters and the public.
As Northern California wildfires continue to spread, federal officials announced the closure of nine national forests for the next two weeks in an effort to provide for the safety of firefighters and the public.
Cal Fire chief to discuss Zonehaven evacuation platform during virtual roundtable
The Zonehaven evacuation platform used during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020 will take center stage in an online roundtable discussion open to the public Thursday.
The Zonehaven evacuation platform used during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020 will take center stage in an online roundtable discussion open to the public Thursday.