Jefferson Public Radio

California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing?

Wildfires have gone from being a seasonal occurrence to a constant risk across California, and are becoming larger and more ...

California winds hamper efforts to contain fire in Simi Valley

CNN News Central’s Sara Sidner and Meteorologist Derek Van Dam examine the fight to contain a brushfire northwest of Los ...
Los Angeles Times

First major fires of the year burn in Southern California, fueled by Santa Ana winds

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Springs fire near Moreno Valley exploded Friday afternoon, triggering mandatory evacuations around Lake Perris ...
The New York Times

What the Surprisingly Early Heat Wave Means for California’s Summer

The state is warming up and drying out earlier than usual. Here’s what that means for fire season. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a reporter on The Times’s weather team. She is based in San Francisco. An ...
kcra.com

Pack Fire: Fast-moving blaze in Mono County damages structures, prompts evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in a picturesque California county along the Nevada state border has damaged 15 structures, prompted evacuations and forced the closure of part of a highway on Thursday as ...