
Fire threat looms with Red Flag Warning in Santa Cruz Mountains
A red flag warning begins at 1 a.m. Thursday for the Santa Cruz Mountain areas. The combination of strong winds and dry conditions causes the concern…
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OES: Post-Dolan Fire threats pose “very high” risk to human life, safety
The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services has released a report on the Dolan Fire that details potential risks…
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Additional resources called in to assist with Coleman Fire
It’s been a full 24 hours since the Coleman Fire first sparked and crews are working full speed…
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Hagerty to hold drive-in movie night at Laguna Seca raceway, proceeds go to fire relief fund
An organization for enthusiast vehicle owners, Hagerty, is set to host a Motor-In Movie Night at…
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Trump reverses course and grants California’s wildfire disaster declaration request
The Trump administration has rejected California’s request for a disaster declaration for six destructive wildfires that…
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Residents in parts of Carmel and Big Sur face power outage
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Residents in parts of Carmel and Big Sur are still without power after PG&E initiated a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)…
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Fire in Limekiln State Park knocked down
A fire reported in Limekiln State Park has been knocked down, according to officials with Los…
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Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch huge swaths of the U.S. West Coast have…
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Boulder Creek residents prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoff
On Wednesday, Boulder Creek residents prepared for what could be a long and dark night.…
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CalFresh benefits available to Central Coast wildfire victims
The California Department of Social Services has opened its Disaster CalFresh program to wildfire victims in…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom provides update on wildfires, COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic at…
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California fire investigators seize utility equipment
Fire investigators looking into what caused a wildfire that killed four people in far Northern California have taken possession…
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Vehicle closure at Panoche, Tumey Hills recreation areas extended due to fire danger
The annual vehicle closure at the Panoche and Tumey Hills recreation areas has been extended…
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Dolan Fire burns 124,924 acres, containment now at 98%
Latest Dolan Fire…
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California wildfires are larger than ever, but not deadlier
With months still to go in California’s fire season, the state has already shattered records for the amount of land…
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Firefighter working on Dolan Fire tests positive for COVID-19
Officials working on the Dolan Fire announced that a team member has tested positive for…
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California governor nominates 1st gay to state Supreme Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the…
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California nears milestone: 4 million acres burned in fires
California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that…
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Cal Fire releases report on environmental damage caused by Carmel, River Fires
Cal Fire has released a report on environmental damage caused by the Carmel and River Fires, and…
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Two donation pickup sites created for victims of CZU Lightning Complex Fires
There are two new donation pickup sites for people affected by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires, according…
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King City evacuation center closes following lifted evacuation orders
The Monterey County Evacuation Center in King City has closed, according to county…
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Phase 1 of fire debris cleanup begins in Santa Cruz County
Phase 1 of debris cleanup for Santa Cruz County residents affected by the CZU Lightning Complex is set to…
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Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands flee
A Northern California sheriff says three people have died in a fast-moving wildfire west of…
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Santa Cruz County residents invited to post-fire debris flow presentation
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is inviting community members to join its special meeting…
Continue Reading Some California regions begin to see more COVID-19 cases, new wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19…
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New wildfires scorch wine country near San Francisco
California firefighters battled destructive new wildfires in wine country north of San Francisco Monday as strong…
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Mobile trailer provides laundry services for fire evacuees
Victims of the CZU Lightning Complex Fires can still do laundry with the help of Community…
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Fort Hunter Liggett emergency responders share details of response to injured firefighters
When the Dolan Fire doubled in size on Sept. 8, three firefighters faced serious to critical injuries, and Fort Hunter…
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High School organizes donation drive for students affected by CZU Lightning Complex Fire
Shoes, shirts and school supplies arrived at San Lorenzo Valley High School by the truckload.…
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Closure extended at Los Padres National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service says it is extending closures and fire prohibitions at nine California National…
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Majority of Toro Park trails destroyed in River Fire
Over a month after fire broke out near Pine Canyon, Toro County Park is quiet. The park served as a basecamp for first responders during the River…
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Pinnacles National Park to reopen west entrance
The National Park Service announced that the west entrance of Pinnacles National Park will reopen Friday, but all but a…
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Researchers estimate wildfire smoke contributed to 1,000+ California deaths
Poor air quality has been a concern for many Californians over the course of the last month, but…
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Many in Santa Cruz Mountains without power and water during heat wave
About 3,500 homes north of Ben Lomond are under a do not drink and do not boil…
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Crews protect structures near Dolan Fire
In Arroyo Seco, firefighters doused the dry landscape with water. Hose lines were laid throughout the small neighborhood at the entrance of Los…
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Fire crews respond to wildfire near Zayante
Several Fire agencies are responding to a wildfire in the Hutchinson area off East…
Continue Reading Hundreds of citations issued for violating ordered closure of Los Padres NF
Officials with the Los Padres National Forest said scores of written warnings and hundreds of…
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Kings Canyon, Yosemite parks reopen as air quality improves
Kings Canyon National Park reopened to visitors on Wednesday and Yosemite National…
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Full containment reached for the CZU Lightning Complex. Fires burn 86,509 acres
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 9/22/20 8:50 p.m. – After 37 days, Cal Fire announced that the devastating CZU Lighting Complex is 100…
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Phase 1 of Monterey County fire damage cleanup to begin Monday
Monterey County said it is expected to begin Phase 1 of cleaning properties damaged by wildfires on…
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Suspect in arson connected to Dolan Fire found competent
Court proceedings are on hold for a suspect charged with arson in connection to the Dolan Fire burning in the Big Sur…
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Do Not Drink-Do Not Boil notice canceled in area around Blackstone Drive
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that a Do Not Drink-Do Not Boil notice has been…
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Highway 1 along Big Sur coast reopening Monday evening
Highway 1 in the Big Sur area has been closed for four weeks due to the Dolan Fire, but it will soon be fully…
Continue Reading Officials: California EDD backlog may not be clear until end of January
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on wildfires burning around the state and the COVID-19…
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Cal Fire official provides in-depth explanation of early days of CZU Lightning Complex
Cal Fire provided an in-depth explanation of what happened in the early days of the CZU Lightning…
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Evacuation center moves from King City Library to King City High School
Monterey county announced that its evacuation center has moved from the King City Library to the King City High School…
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Donation warehouses for Santa Cruz County fire evacuees to close
Santa Cruz County Officials say that at 4 p.m. Friday, warehouses accepting donations for fire evacuees will…
Continue Reading Yosemite National Park closes due to smoke impact, air quality concerns
The National Park Service announced that Yosemite National Park will be closed starting…
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Sequoia National Park closed due to California wildfire
California’s Sequoia National Park has been fully closed due to a nearby wildfire in the Sierra Nevada…
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Santa Cruz County breweries create beer to benefit wildfire victims
Twelve breweries have worked together to crate a new beer to help victims of the CZU Lightning Complex Fires in Santa Cruz…
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