wildfires

Much of the Central Valley stretching from Redding to Modesto will be under a red flag warning this weekend as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

Cal Fire Director Thom Porter says there’s every reason to believe that this year could be as bad as last year. Porter is urging people to clear 100 feet of defensible space around their homes, harden their structures and form an evacuation plan.

After last year’s record-setting wildfire season, the state has authorized more than 500 million dollars to speed up wildfire prevention efforts. California Governor Gavin Newsom was in the North State signing the legislation this week (Tues, April 13). In addition to other forest management projects, the money would also go to prescribed burning. NSPR’s Sarah Bohannon takes us to Plumas County to learn about a group of international coaches teaching local communities how to learn and burn in their own backyard.

The generation of green power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but as an industry expert explains, the path in California is more complicated.

In August, as lightning strikes ignited fires around his Napa County home, Ian MacMillan escaped the flames with his wife, three kids and mother-in-law. A…

In California, wildfires are a fact of life. And when a fire starts in your community, knowing where to turn for critical information can save you time…

California’s wildfire season has been growing longer, deadlier and more destructive every year. As residents worry about their area being hit next, there…

Camp Fire Survivors — We need your help to report on food access and recovery.North State Public Radio is reporting a series of stories about food access…

Reconstruction continues with Camp Fire survivors continuing to apply for building permits at a brisk pace, while federal and state aid…

There’s additional hope for Camp Fire survivors wanting to rebuild in the town of Paradise who are also short on cash. New state money is available to…