EnvironmentSaturday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Wragg, Lowell, Willow, SwedesAugust 1, 2015A look at many of the wildfires burning in northern and central California. This page is updated frequently through the day, as new information is available.
DevelopingLowell Fire: Crews Make Progress As Containment GrowsJuly 29, 2015UPDATE: 6:12 p.m. - The blaze is holding at 2,303 acres and is now 50 percent contained. Evacuation warnings have been downgraded to advisories and residents are returning home.
DevelopingEnvironmentLowell Fire: Acreage, Containment GrowsJuly 28, 2015UPDATE: 7:10 p.m. - Air advisory in place through Friday. The Lowell Fire burning in Nevada and Placer counties near the town of Alta has grown to 2,302 acres with containment at 40 percent.
EnvironmentLowell Fire: Air Quality Health Advisory For Nevada, Sierra, Plumas CountiesJuly 28, 2015 | Emily ZentnerThe Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality health advisory for Nevada, Sierra and Plumas Counties because of smoke from the Lowell Fire west of Alta.
EnvironmentLowell Fire: Containment Grows; Shifting Winds Trigger Health AlertsJuly 27, 2015UPDATE: 7:40 p.m. -- Cal Fire says containment has grown to 25 percent, with burned acreage holding at 1,700. Shifting winds are causing smoky skies in the Truckee area, and officials recommend that outdoor activities be limited.
Monday Fire Update: Willow, Wragg, Kyburz, LowellJuly 27, 2015Several wildfires continue to burn in Northern California.
Lowell Fire: Containment Grows, Four Firefighters InjuredJuly 26, 2015UPDATED: 7:40 p.m. - The Lowell Fire burning in Nevada County is holding steady at 1,500 acres and is 15 percent contained. Four firefighters sustained burn injuries while battling the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuation Orders In Place For Lowell Fire, Smoke Advisory IssuedJuly 25, 2015UPDATE: 8:48 p.m. - The Lowell Fire has quickly grown to 4,000 acres. Mandatory evacuations are in place for some communities. A smoke health advisory for Nevada County.
