Environment

Above Normal Wildfire Risk Through October In California

July 1, 2016 | Ed Joyce

Forecasters say the threat of wildfires will remain high in Southern California and the Southwest in July and August because of persistent drought and because summer rains may not be as consistent as usual.

Battle To Contain Erskine Fire In Kern County Continues

June 27, 2016

The battle against a massive wildfire in central California is continuing. The Erskine Fire is now 45,388 acres and is 40 percent contained.

Environment

'Dangerous' Wildfires And Weather Conditions In California

June 24, 2016 | Ed Joyce

Four consecutive years of drought, millions of dead trees and summer heat, are all factors as thousands of firefighters work to control wildfires in California.