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Fewer Wildfires In 2016 On National Forest Lands In California

August 8, 2016 | Ed Joyce

It has been a busy fire season across California. But there are fewer fires in the state’s 18 U.S. national forests so far this year, compared to 2015.

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The 'New Normal' For Wildfires In California

August 3, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The number of acres burned by wildfires in the U.S. is about average for this time of year. But, in California, the 'new normal' includes larger and more frequent wildfires.

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Drought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.

July 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires.

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Wildfire Updates: 1 Dead In Soberanes Fire, Sand Fire Now 65 Percent Contained

July 28, 2016

The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is now 27,326 acres and is 10 percent contained. Meanwhile, the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County is 38,346 acres and is 65 percent.

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Fire Restrictions In Northern California Counties

July 27, 2016 | Ed Joyce

Dangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California.

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State Of Emergency Declared For Los Angeles And Monterey Counties

July 26, 2016

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. - Acting Governor Tom Torlakson declares a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Monterey Counties due to the effects of the Sand and Soberanes fires.

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More Homes Destroyed By Sand Fire In Amador, El Dorado Counties

July 29, 2014

UPDATED -- Officials say the Sand Fire in Amador and El Dorado counties is now 85 percent contained at about 4,240 acres.

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News Network: Fire In The Foothills

July 29, 2014

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Sand Fire's Impact In Wine Country

July 29, 2014

Winery owners in El Dorado and Amador Counties talk about how this past weekend’s Sand Fire got too close for comfort.

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Sand Fire Evacuees Returning Home

July 28, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

As firefighters continue to mop up after the Sand Fire, people return to their homes...or what is left of them.

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