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Floriston Fire Triggers I-80 Closure and Evacuation Alerts Near Truckee
us-news22 days ago

Floriston Fire Triggers I-80 Closure and Evacuation Alerts Near Truckee

A wildfire near the California–Nevada border known as the Floriston Fire started about 10 a.m. nine miles northeast of Truckee and had grown to roughly 300 acres by early afternoon, prompting the westbound closure of Interstate 80 at the Nevada state line and evacuation warnings for zones NCO-E105, NCO-E106, and NCO-E379 as CalFire warned of a dangerous rate of spread and threats to I-80, the Truckee watershed and nearby resources.

via New York Post|
#california-wildfires#evacuation-warnings#floriston-fire
Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur, prompting evacuations and road closures
local1 month ago

Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur, prompting evacuations and road closures

The Plaskett Fire near Big Sur expanded to over 8,200 acres and remained 0% contained, forcing evacuations, Highway 1 closures, and aggressive fire suppression as crews defend homes along Plaskett Ridge and nearby roads; at least one outbuilding was destroyed, and air tankers and helicopters were dropping water when conditions allowed amid hot, dry weather and shifting winds.

via New York Post|
#big-sur#california-wildfires#evacuations
Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes
us-news1 month ago

Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes

A fast-moving Plaskett Fire near Big Sur grew to about 6,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for several zones and the closure of roughly 40 miles of Highway 1 as Cal Fire steps up containment. About 500 personnel, 36 engines, 6 helicopters and air tankers are on scene, working to strengthen a seven-mile containment line along the South Coast Ridge Road and defend structures amid humid marine influence. The Timber Fire nearby has burned over 24,000 acres, with both blazes together exceeding 30,000 acres in the region.

via New York Post|
#big-sur#california#california-wildfires
Hawk Fire near Tahoe prompts cross-border evacuation warnings
us-news1 month ago

Hawk Fire near Tahoe prompts cross-border evacuation warnings

A fast-moving Hawk Fire near the Lake Tahoe area has grown to roughly 2,500 acres, triggering evacuation warnings for California communities around Verdi and the California-Nevada border. Nevada has issued Go Now orders north of Verdi, while high winds and low humidity drive the blaze with containment at 0%, prompting residents to stay alert and be ready to evacuate.

via New York Post|
#california-wildfires#hawk-fire#lake-tahoe
Timber Fire in Big Sur Expands to Nearly 4,000 Acres, Endangering Tourist Hotspots
us-news1 month ago

Timber Fire in Big Sur Expands to Nearly 4,000 Acres, Endangering Tourist Hotspots

A fast-growing Timber Fire in Big Sur expanded to 3,774.6 acres and was only 5% contained by Wednesday afternoon, with about 1,000 firefighters battling rugged terrain and smoke; roughly 350 structures were threatened as Highway 1 remained closed through the fire zone, threatening Big Sur’s peak tourist season and landmarks such as Ventana Inn and the Henry Miller Memorial Library, while Nepenthe and other spots face substantial revenue losses.

via New York Post|
#big-sur#california-wildfires#highway-1-closure
Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 1,700+ Acres, Highway 1 Shuts Down
us-news1 month ago

Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 1,700+ Acres, Highway 1 Shuts Down

Timber Fire in Big Sur has expanded from 800 to more than 1,700 acres with only 5% containment, triggering a 16-mile closure of Highway 1 between Point Sur Lighthouse and Partington Canyon as evacuations continue; the blaze, which started late Saturday in the Los Padres National Forest, burns through rugged terrain and remains under investigation.

via New York Post|
#big-sur#california-wildfires#evacuations
California wildfire claims life of dog breeder who refused to evacuate for her German Shepherds
us-news2 months ago

California wildfire claims life of dog breeder who refused to evacuate for her German Shepherds

A California dog breeder, Susan Solari of Hinterland German Shepherds in Angels Camp, was killed when the Gann Fire ripped through her home after she reportedly refused to evacuate to save her dogs; neighbors described urging her to leave. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres and is about 40% contained, with investigators looking into its origin and any link to Solari’s death.

via New York Post|
#calaveras-county#california-wildfires#deaths
Birthday scrap-cutting sparks Gann Fire; man says it was an accident
local2 months ago

Birthday scrap-cutting sparks Gann Fire; man says it was an accident

A 65-year-old Valley Springs man, Herbert Wayne Smith, says he did not intend to start the Gann Fire in Calaveras County while cutting scraps for money. He was arrested on charges including recklessly causing a fire and related offenses. The blaze has burned more than 9,000 acres, prompted evacuations and a local emergency, and containment efforts are underway as federal funding supports the response; nearby schools closed temporarily due to smoky air amid ongoing investigations.

via KCRA|
#calaveras-county#california-wildfires#gann-fire
Chico man convicted of starting Park Fire, California’s historic blaze
crime-and-courts2 months ago

Chico man convicted of starting Park Fire, California’s historic blaze

A Chico man, Ronnie Stout, was found guilty of felony arson for starting the Park Fire in 2024 by pushing a burning car down a hill, a blaze that grew into California’s fourth-largest wildfire, burning about 429,000 acres and destroying hundreds of homes. He faces 25 years to life in prison with multiple enhancements; sentencing is Oct. 9. Stout has prior convictions including child molestation and robbery.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arson#butte-county#california-wildfires
Satellite images reveal two major California wildfires threatening Simi Valley and Channel Islands
environment4 months ago

Satellite images reveal two major California wildfires threatening Simi Valley and Channel Islands

Satellite imagery shows two major California wildfires: the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley has burned about 1,364 acres with 750 firefighters and thousands evacuated, while a separate blaze on Santa Rosa Island has scorched roughly 14,600 acres and remains uncontained; winds helped spread the fires earlier, prompting evacuations of about 10,000 homes, warnings for an additional ~3,500, and school closures in Simi Valley. Firefighters and park staff, aided by Coast Guard rescue and night-flying helicopters, continue containment efforts.

via BBC|
#california-wildfires#environment#evacuations
Palisades Fire Trial Looms as Prosecutors Cite Alleged Arson and Angry Outburst
crime5 months ago

Palisades Fire Trial Looms as Prosecutors Cite Alleged Arson and Angry Outburst

Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht started a January 1 blaze that burned undetected before flaring into the Palisades fire, one of California’s deadliest wildfires that killed 12, after he was described by witnesses as angry and driving erratically on New Year’s Eve; he has pleaded not guilty and says he’s being scapegoated, while the defense points to firefighting testimony gaps as his June 8 trial approaches and independent reviews probe how the initial fire was handled.

via The Guardian|
#arson-case#california-wildfires#crime
film1 year ago

Matthew McConaughey and Son Levi Star in 'The Lost Bus,' a Heroic Wildfire Rescue Film

'The Lost Bus' is a tense, immersive dramatization of the 2018 Camp Fire, focusing on a bus driver saving 22 children, with Matthew McConaughey delivering a charismatic performance. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film emphasizes the chaos and heroism of the event but is criticized for its narrow focus and chaotic editing, lacking broader context about the fire's causes and aftermath.

via Variety|
#california-wildfires#camp-fire#disaster-film