/tags/wildfire-2021 Wildfire 2021 en-US Copyright Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:42:20 GMT /wildfire/2022-11-20/members-of-congress-demand-answers-from-the-forest-service-following-capradio-california-newsroom-wildfire-investigation The yearlong investigation revealed how the Forest Service warned — for decades — that a wildfire could wipe out the small town of Grizzly Flats, but the agency didn’t fulfill its plan to protect the town. Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:42:20 GMT /wildfire/2022-11-20/members-of-congress-demand-answers-from-the-forest-service-following-capradio-california-newsroom-wildfire-investigation Scott Rodd / CapRadio /wildfire/2022-04-12/pg-e-agrees-to-pay-more-than-55-million-for-two-norcal-wildfires Pacific Gas & Electric also agreed to submit to five years of oversight. The company didn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in the settlement. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:17:29 GMT /wildfire/2022-04-12/pg-e-agrees-to-pay-more-than-55-million-for-two-norcal-wildfires The Associated Press /disasters-and-accidents/2022-01-05/massive-dixie-fire-started-by-pg-e-equipment-cal-fire-investigators-conclude Cal Fire investigators announced Tuesday night that the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California was caused by a tree contacting a PG&E distribution line west of the Cresta Dam. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:37:56 GMT /disasters-and-accidents/2022-01-05/massive-dixie-fire-started-by-pg-e-equipment-cal-fire-investigators-conclude Scott Rodd / CapRadio /wildfire/2021-12-20/after-years-of-delays-calfire-says-updated-and-expanded-wildfire-hazard-maps-are-on-their-way The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last updated its fire hazard severity zone maps in 2007, well before recent record-breaking megafires swept across California. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:14:20 GMT /wildfire/2021-12-20/after-years-of-delays-calfire-says-updated-and-expanded-wildfire-hazard-maps-are-on-their-way Chris Nichols /wildfire/2021-12-09/father-and-son-arrested-for-arson-in-connection-with-caldor-fire The El Dorado County District Attorney announced the arrest of a father and son for allegedly starting the massive Caldor Fire, which threatened communities near Lake Tahoe last August. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:33:56 GMT /wildfire/2021-12-09/father-and-son-arrested-for-arson-in-connection-with-caldor-fire Scott Rodd / CapRadio /wildfire/2021-10-11/how-much-do-wildfires-really-cost-californias-economy A preliminary estimate shows that the Caldor Fire cost tens of millions in lost economic activity. Wildfires, and the economic disruption they cause, have a large economic impact. But right now, California has a mostly incomplete picture of how much fires cost the state each year. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:36:14 GMT /wildfire/2021-10-11/how-much-do-wildfires-really-cost-californias-economy Grace Gedye /wildfire/2021-10-11/cool-moist-weather-reduces-fire-restrictions-in-south-central-oregon Fire danger levels were lowered from High to Moderate in South Central Oregon on Monday, including in the Fremont Winema National Forest, the Klamath Basin and most of the Lakeview district. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:36:00 GMT /wildfire/2021-10-11/cool-moist-weather-reduces-fire-restrictions-in-south-central-oregon Sophia Prince /wildfire/2021-09-27/fawn-fire-destroys-155-buildings-in-shasta-county A new state map shows which buildings in Shasta County have been damaged or destroyed by the Fawn Fire so far. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:07:27 GMT /wildfire/2021-09-27/fawn-fire-destroys-155-buildings-in-shasta-county April Ehrlich /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-09-26/draft-california-fire-codes-include-wildfire-hazard-tool A new wildfire hazard tool developed by a national lab could be integrated into the state of California’s fire codes. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:41:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-09-26/draft-california-fire-codes-include-wildfire-hazard-tool April Ehrlich /wildfire/2021-09-23/fire-in-mountain-gate-area-of-shasta-county-prompts-evacuations The fire grew to 5,850 acres by Friday morning, destroying at least 25 structures and threatening about 9,000 more. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:09:41 GMT /wildfire/2021-09-23/fire-in-mountain-gate-area-of-shasta-county-prompts-evacuations JPR News Team