RENO, Nevada – Hundreds of people were allowed to return home Tuesday after fleeing a wildfire west of Reno that also closed Interstate 80 along the California-Nevada border. About 170 firefighters continued to work to secure the area and extinguish hot spots near Verdi, a town 11 miles from downtown Reno. One home was destroyed […]
RENO, Nevada – About 200 firefighters battled a wildfire along the California-Nevada border on Monday that destroyed a home, temporarily closed Interstate 80 and continued to threaten hundreds of homes west of Reno. No serious injuries were reported in the fire, which has burned about 200 hectares along the Truckee River since it broke out […]
Alexis Heath loves her new job working with fire. The Roseburg native was on her first assignment as a wildfire fighter earlier this month, fighting the Chalk Fire north of Oakridge. Before fighting wildfires, she worked in housekeeping and childcare. “This is a lot more fun,” Heath said. As brown smoke filled the forest air, […]
Important things to pack for a wildfire evacuation A quick guide to the most important items to pack during a wildfire evacuation. Use this checklist to be prepared and keep yourself safe. On Sunday, firefighters continued to battle the massive park fire that had expanded slightly overnight in Butte and Tehama counties. Between Saturday night […]
Watch: Rescue workers save dog and puppies from park fire A Rottweiler and her four puppies were airlifted to safety by helicopter after being trapped in a truck for three days during the raging Park Fire in California. Gusty winds will pose a challenge for firefighters battling the Lower and Park fires in the northern […]
Authorities became aware of the Aguanga home while investigating the Nixon Fire in Riverside County. Animal Services later found the pets in horrific conditions and rescued them. More than 100 neglected animals, from dogs and horses to birds and “pet cockroaches,” were rescued from a Southern California home. The property was discovered after the Nixon […]
Maybe you’ve experienced this before: trying to figure out how to twist and turn a plastic canister so it doesn’t leak or spill everywhere when you fill up the tank of your vehicle or lawn mower. You’re not the only one. A Redditor shared this common and frustrating experience with us earlier this year, and […]
TEHAMA COUNTY – Friday into Saturday morning saw another day of limited spread of the Park Fire. The fire, which started on July 24 due to an alleged arson incident in Upper Bidwell Park, had grown by 327 acres to a total of 429,135 acres since Friday afternoon’s update, and containment had also increased slightly […]
Shingletown district evacuated as Park Fire advances north Flames from the Park Fire advance north along Highway 36 into the Paynes Creek area on Friday, July 26. Specifically for the Redding Record Searchlight More than two weeks later, the Park Fire is still raging in Butte and Tehama counties as firefighters continue to work in […]
Tips for evacuating during a forest fire Oregon has three evacuation levels. Here are some tips on the levels and what to bring in case of an evacuation. Update from Friday, August 9, 12:32 p.m. Fire crews made great progress in fighting the Lee Falls Fire overnight, working to bring 75% of the 280-acre blaze […]
