Category: California wildfires

Southern California Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres, 5 Percent Contained With 2 Deaths

HEMET, Calif.—Two civilian fatalities have been reported in a blazing wildfire in Hemet, California, as several structures and 2,000 acres have burned. As of 9:54 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, the fire was 5 percent contained. #FairviewFIRE UPDATE – The fire is 2,000 acres and 5% contained. pic.twitter.com/FrykUX7sqU — CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU)…


Edison-Funded ‘Helitankers’ Will Fight Southland Fires Again

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.—The Quick Reaction Force helicopters are back in Southern California to fight wildfires day and night—after dumping nearly 3 million gallons on more than 50 wildfires last year. Funded by $18 million from Southern California Edison, the world’s largest fire-suppression choppers comprises operations from three Southern California fire departments in Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura…


In-depth: Loophole in California’s Wildfire Strategy | Chad Hanson

California has been dedicating billions of dollars to fighting against wildfire. But is it working? My guest is Chad Hanson, a forest and fire ecologist with the John Muir Project. He explains why he thinks California is not addressing the wildfire situation effectively and how special interests are involved.   Follow Epoch TV on social…


More than 4,000 Residents Without Power in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO—Nearly 4,500 residents in San Diego County are still without power on Nov. 26, following a planned power outage started on Thanksgiving Day to prevent wildfires. During high winds, public safety power shutoffs are a way to reduce the risk of fires sparking from defective or damaged equipment. While the mountain and valley areas remain…


About 10,000 Trees to Be Removed After California Wildfire

THREE RIVERS, Calif.—In the wake of California wildfires, upwards of 10,000 trees weakened by fires, drought, disease or age must be removed, work that will keep a nearby highway closed to visitors who seek the world’s two largest sequoia trees. The hazard trees could potentially fall onto people and cars on the section of State…


California Gov. Newsom Signs State’s Biggest Ever $15 Billion Package on Climate Change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a giant $15 billion climate package on Thursday that will direct money to an array of climate impacts facing the state. The billion-dollar package is the largest such investment in state history and includes 24 bills covering everything from tackling wildfire and drought challenges, building climate resilience in communities, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advancing…


Wildfire Forces Closure of Part of Freeway in California

CASTIAC, Calif.—A wildfire near Castaic on Saturday has led to the closure of a part of a major freeway in Southern California, officials told local media. The fire, known as the Route Fire, reached 392 acres, or a little more than half a square mile, as of 6:28 p.m. and forced the shutdown of a…


Climate Change Is Not Driving Western Wildfires, Government Mismanagement Is to Blame

Commentary In late July, President Joe Biden held a virtual joint planning meeting and press conference with the governors of various Western states to discuss how to handle 2021’s wildfire season. Every leader blamed catastrophic human climate change for the severity of recent wildfire seasons. The New York Times allowed Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Kate Brown…


Nearly A Quarter Million Acres Have Burned In California Wildfires

Massive wildfires have burned nearly a quarter million acres in California, resulting in thousands of evacuations, authorities have said. The Dixie Fire, which started on July 13, has burned over 240,000 acres and is 35% contained and the cause is still under investigation, according to the Incident Information System. Over 4,000 people have been placed…


California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Threaten Yosemite National Park

By Chris Kuo From Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES—Wildfires continue to devastate the northern forests of California as scorching heat and severe drought are creating ideal conditions for conflagrations. The River fire, which broke out about 20 miles southwest of Yosemite National Park on Sunday afternoon, exploded to 2,500 acres in just a few hours…