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Smoke/Air Quality Outlook for the Caldor Fire
September 1, 2021 - The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Caldor Fire for Wednesday. Special Statement: **The fire is scheduled to be under a Red Flag Warning through 11:00 PM tonight. ** Gardnerville Ranchos was added to...
Registration Begins for Californians Seeking Federal Aid for Dixie, River Fires
As firefighters work to get control of several major wildfires burning across California, registration is underway for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wildfire assistance. Federal assistance may be available for uninsured or underinsured individuals...
CIENTOS DE PERSONAS AUXILIADOS EN LOS REFUGIOS
Decenas de personas, incluyendo voluntarios, han sido asignados a los refugios actualmente habilitados para brindar ayuda a todos los afectados por los incendios forestales a lo largo del Estado de California. De acuerdo con el último reporte, 985 personas pasaron la...
Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Additional Counties Due to Caldor Fire, Signs Order to Support Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Alpine, Amador and Placer counties due to the Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, including significant portions of South Lake Tahoe. The Governor earlier...
Camp for Children Begins Recovery Process After Bear Fire in Butte County
For thousands of childhood cancer patients, siblings, and parents, Camp Okizu was considered a home away from home. Okizu comes from the Sioux language meaning unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole. But healing is what those who love Camp Okizu...