Tag: California Fires

  • The Devastating California Camp Fire has Been Contained

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    The horrific Camp Fire — which killed at least 85 people, destroyed 14,000 residences and charred an area the size of Chicago as it raged across Northern California — has finally been fully contained, authorities announced Sunday. Cal Fire, the state’s forestry and fire protection agency, made the announcement after spending 17 days beating back […]

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  • Heavy Rains Cause New Dangers After California Fires

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    The deadliest blaze in California history is nearly contained after firefighters got a little help from the rain. While more rain Friday could mean an end to the two-week fire, it also brings the risks of flooding and mudslides. Northern California’s Camp Fire, which has killed 84 people, was 95% contained as of Friday morning, […]

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  • California Fires Will Rage on

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    While hundreds of families wait in agony to learn the fate of missing loved ones, officials gave a gut-wrenching forecast on the fate of California’s Camp Fire: It’s not even halfway done burning yet. Since the Camp Fire erupted 10 days ago, it has killed 76 people, destroyed more than 9,700 homes and torched an […]

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