Environment

Audio Tour Describes Biggest Wildfire In Sierra Nevada

June 27, 2016 | Amy Quinton

If you want to learn more about the largest wildfire ever in the Sierra Nevada, the 2013 Rim Fire, the Stanislaus National Forest is providing an audio tour for your drive.

Environment

California Receives $70 Million For Rim Fire Restoration Program

January 26, 2016 | Amy Quinton

The 2013 Rim Fire was the largest ever in the Sierra Nevada and ravaged parts of Tuolumne County. Local, state and federal agencies will soon have $70 million for a unique fire recovery and resilience program in the area.

Environment

El Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire Scars

October 12, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires.

Environment

Witnesses Die; Rim Fire Charges Dropped

May 1, 2015

California U-S Attorney Benjamin Wagner announced this morning that the U-S government is dismissing its indictment against the man who allegedly caused the "Rim Fire" - Keith Matthew Emerald.

Man Charged With Starting Last Year's Rim Fire

August 7, 2014

(AP) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office has indicted a man with starting last year's Rim Fire, which burned 25,000 acres in the Yosemite and the Stanislaus Forest.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Rim Fire Stories From Groveland

July 1, 2014

The Insight Team visited the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland where most patrons has a story about surviving the Rim Fire.