Reasons for the rise are unclear, though some cite longer and tougher wildfire seasons By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho...
READ MOREReport: PG&E Ignored Repairs on Aging Power Lines
by Peter Prochilo | Jul 15, 2019 | Firefighting, News
Utility knew for years dozens of lines posed a wildfire threat SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric, which is blamed...
READ MOREPopulation of California Town Torched by Wildfire Down 90%
by Peter Prochilo | Jul 15, 2019 | News
First permits to rebuild were issued in March SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — New figures released by California Gov. Gavin Newsom show...
READ MORECalifornia Cities Say Bill Harms Plans for Public Utilities
by Peter Prochilo | Jul 12, 2019 | News
Bill would add protections for workers By ANDREW OXFORD Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With Pacific Gas &...
READ MORELargest of 28 Nevada Wildfires Contained at 10 Square Miles
by Peter Prochilo | Jul 12, 2019 | News
No reports of injuries or structure damage RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal firefighters have contained the largest of more than two...
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