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
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
UPDATE: 8/29/2021, 6:00pm. As of 5:20pm on August 29, the Caldor Fire had run to Phillips, within about 2.5 miles of Nebelhorn/Echo Summit. Heat mapping as of 5:20pm, 8/29/2021. Spots have been reported on the Echo Lake-side of the ridge north of Phillips at about 6pm. Looking east over Highway 50. Looking east over … Read more