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Extreme wildfires along the US West Coast generating their own weather In the wake of the hottest days on record with temperatures reaching far into the triple digits this month, California and the western United States are in the throes of a worsening fire season. Firefighters battle the Tamarack Fire in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, Calif., on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Extreme heat throughout the region as well as in western Canada, has sparked a growing w...

Community reacts to Dixie Fire burning in Plumas County The Dixie Fire is burning near the same area devastated by the Camp Fire, prompting evacuation warnings. Posted: Jul 14, 2021 5:24 PM Updated: Jul 14, 2021 10:41 PM Posted By: Kristian Lopez PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. - The Dixie Fire is burning not far from the same area devastated by the Camp Fire in 2018. The fire is prompting evacuation warnings. Flames and smoke can be seen burning in the Feather River Canyon near Highway 70 in the area ...

North Complex Fire survivors that want to temporarily return to their properties can have their permit costs waived.

“I honestly feel that if the programs go away, you’re going to have a whole lot of people going back to their bad ways," a former inmate firefighter said.

Most of California is experiencing extreme drought right now. That means the possibility of bigger, more destructive wildfires earlier in the summer.

California Drought Could Mean Peak Fire Season Months Earlier Than Usual Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Sacramento, CA Megalia Calif. based CalFire firefighter, Itto Akiyama, rests briefly after 48 hours of work at the Bear Fire near Oroville, Calif. Wednesday., Sept 9. 2020. Andrew Nixon / CapRadio Sissy Savoye’s tent is surrounded by charred trees and burn scars from last year’s massive North Complex Fire in Butte County.  She’s been living on her ...

California fire officials warn of dangerous 2021 wildfire season On Wildfire Preparedness Week, Cal Fire says now is the time to create defensible space around your home, pack a go-bag and have an evacuation plan ready. Author: Lena Howland (ABC10) Updated: 6:14 PM PDT May 5, 2021 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Ahead of a wildfire season that Cal Fire worries could be on par with 2020s record-breaking devastation, or worse with drought conditions, officials are now sou...

Motorists evacuate Granby as the East Troublesome fire burns nearby Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Congressional leaders agree the western United States is at dire risk of destructive wildfires but continue to spar over who or what is to blame for their increased threat. The gap was evident during a hearing Thursday by the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Democratic Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse. In his new role, Neguse has emphasized the need to improve resp...

Berry Creek non-profit brings essentials to fire survivors Berry Creek United is a local non-profit focused on bringing everyday essentials to fire survivors in the area. Posted: Apr 18, 2021 11:14 PM Posted By: Carmela Karcher BERRY CREEK, Calif. - Frank Martinez has lived in the area for the past 6 years. He has now evacuated his home 5 years in a row, but never lost his house. Frank started cooking meals for people after the Camp Fire. Ever since the North Complex Fire damaged most of Berr...

Published: 14 April 2021 Oroville East, California - Ahead of peak fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday signed a $536 million wildfire package enabling the state to take urgent action on projects that support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and build resilience in communities to help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires in diverse landscapes across the state. The Governor signed SB 85 alongside legislative leaders at a fuels management project i...