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Stories related to: wildfires

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State Government

Cal Fire chief to retire in December after leading agency through record wildfire seasons

November 15, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Porter steered Cal Fire through record-setting wildfire seasons driven by decades of poor forest management and climate change.

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Environment

California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias

October 9, 2021

It appeared that two groves — including one with 5,000 trees — were seared by high-intensity fire that can send up 100-foot flames capable of burning the canopies of the towering trees.

Dave Schlom / NSPR

Environment

What Lassen Volcanic National Park looks like after the Dixie Fire

October 8, 2021

Lassen Volcanic National Park has recently reopened to the public, but visitors can expect to see some of the scars left by the Dixie Fire.

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Why FEMA Won't Rebuild Your Home After A Disaster

September 29, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides valuable assistance to disaster survivors, but it is limited in scope and it's good to know that before a fire or earthquake strikes.

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Environment

Thunderstorms In The Forecast Could Complicate Efforts To Contain Caldor Fire

September 8, 2021 | Chris Hagan | Mike Hagerty

The thunderstorm could bring high winds, lighting, but very little rain.

Paul Boger, KUNR

Environment

With Wildfires Come Lawyers, But Past Survivors Have A Message: Buyers Beware

September 8, 2021

Attorneys in the fast-growing wildfire litigation industry are racing to recruit victims of fires ravaging parts of Northern California, and they're promising to take on a familiar target: PG&E.

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Environment

Devastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue Waters

September 1, 2021

Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.

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State Government

Wildfires Have Displaced Thousands Of El Dorado County Voters. If You’re One of Them, Here’s How You Can Still Participate In The Recall Election.

August 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.

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Environment

Here Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17

August 30, 2021

The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.

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Environment

Poor Air Quality From Wildfire Smoke Worsens COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, Study Finds

August 16, 2021

The coronavirus and record-setting Western wildfires converged to exacerbate the pandemic’s health toll last year, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.

 

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