Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained
A wildfire in Marin County's Lucas Valley prompted limited evacuations on Wednesday. Firefighters from multiple agencies gained the upper hand and have 80% containment on the 30-acre grassfire.
A wildfire in Marin County's Lucas Valley prompted limited evacuations on Wednesday. Firefighters from multiple agencies gained the upper hand and have 80% containment on the 30-acre grassfire.
Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
WMO: Weather disasters have increased five-fold over past 5 decades
The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.
The World Meteorological Organization said the main driving factors associated with increased disasters over the past 50 years include climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting.
Cal Fire retardant drop on Lassen Fire burning in Marin County
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Regional air quality advisories issued for Thursday, Friday due to wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued air quality advisories for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke, but the levels of pollution are not expected to exceed federal health standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued air quality advisories for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke, but the levels of pollution are not expected to exceed federal health standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
Water overuse by Tahoe residents hinders firefighting efforts
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
Officials say evacuated Lake Tahoe residents who've left irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers actively running as they follow evacuation orders have sparked a water shortage on municipal systems.
Video: Tornado caught on camera in Maryland
Tornado activity was caught on camera in Maryland on Wednesday afternoon.
Tornado activity was caught on camera in Maryland on Wednesday afternoon.
Monsoon flooding damages border wall gates in east Arizona
A spokesman for the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector confirmed the gates were open last week when water from the historic rainfall rushed through the Douglas area near the San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County.
A spokesman for the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector confirmed the gates were open last week when water from the historic rainfall rushed through the Douglas area near the San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County.
COVID-19 sidelines 16 firefighters battling Caldor Fire
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
Berkeley's popular Echo Lake Camp appears intact
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Mississippi officers rescue 2 women from car submerged in Ida flooding
Officers in Mississippi rescued two women stuck in a submerged car in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Ida.
Officers in Mississippi rescued two women stuck in a submerged car in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Ida.
Ida's aftermath: 1st lights turned back on in New Orleans as many wait for relief
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.
Hurricane Ida: Damage to cost insurers $18 billion, estimate says
Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.
Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, is estimated to have caused nearly $18 billion in damage, a modeling company firm said Wednesday.
FEMA has boots on the ground in several states ravaged by Hurricane Ida
To help explain the federal response on the ground following Hurricane Ida, KTVU's Julie Haener spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 5 O'Clock News on KTVU on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
To help explain the federal response on the ground following Hurricane Ida, KTVU's Julie Haener spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 5 O'Clock News on KTVU on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Firefighting expert discusses Lake Tahoe evacuations and the wildfire disaster unfolding around the state
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Andre Senior spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau about the Caldor Fire burning near Lake Tahoe.
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Andre Senior spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau about the Caldor Fire burning near Lake Tahoe.
Former FEMA official discusses incredible rate of spread of Caldor Fire
KTVU's Frank Somerville spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 10 O'Clock News on Monday, August 30, 2021.
KTVU's Frank Somerville spoke with former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau during the 10 O'Clock News on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Ski resorts pitch in to help fight Caldor Fire; 5 injuries reported
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
Cooler temps, highs in 70s
Steve Paulson says today will be cooler with highs in the 70s.
Steve Paulson says today will be cooler with highs in the 70s.