2024 Archives - The Lookout

Radio Interview on NSPR — Dixie and Park Fires Compared

August 2, 2024August 1, 2024 by Erika Lunder

As the Park Fire slowed it’s growth over the last few days, Zeke had the chance to sit down with NSPR’s Matt Fiddler, Sarah Bohannon and Dave Schlom (of Blue Dot) and discuss details about the first day of the Park Fire. Zeke takes us through some of the ecological and geological uniqueness of the … Read more

Thompson Fire Live Stream July 2024 Northern California Wildfire

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by Erika Lunder

Zeke Lunder started this live stream covering the Thompson Fire at about 5pm on July 2nd. This wildfire started today June 2nd, 2024, in Oroville, California, which is about one hour north of Sacramento. Lunder talks about the wildfire’s position in real time. He advises everyone follow evacuation warnings and leave early. This wildfire is … Read more

Understanding Fire Hazard: What is Fuel Moisture?

July 18, 2024July 2, 2024 by Matthew Pera

If you live in an area with high wildfire hazard, understanding the factors that raise or lower fire risk on any given day can help you live in better harmony with your surroundings. In the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada foothills this week, hot and windy conditions have prompted a red flag warning for … Read more

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