5 dead as heavy rain, snow and wind pummel California
The nasty weather is leaving thousands without power and forcing wildfire victims threatened by floods to flee their homes. Continue reading
California Wildfire
Evacuation orders lifted in Paradise, month after town was gutted in California wildfire
All evacuation orders were lifted in Paradise more than a month after the fire broke out Nov. 8, killing at least 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes in the town and nearby communities. Continue reading
California wildfire insurance claims top $9 billion, expected to grow
Insurance claims from the recent spate of California wildfires have topped $9 billion and are expected to grow, the state insurance commissioner reported on Wednesday. Continue reading
Dog protected ruins of home destroyed by California wildfire for weeks
Madison, a shepherd mix, waited at the home until his owner, Andrea Gaylord, returned after evacuating. Continue reading
California wildfire death toll revised to 85 — down from 88, due to DNA tests
The California wildfires have left 85 dead and 11 are still believed to be missing. Continue reading
California’s Camp Fire is now fully contained after it levelled the town of Paradise: officials
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
An estimated 85 civilians died in the Camp Fire and nearly 14,000 homes were destroyed. Continue reading
Rain douses much of California wildfire, but complicates search for remains
The catastrophic wildfire is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains. Continue reading
California wildfire nearly extinguished by rain — now there are fears of floods and landslides
The wet weather is expected to complicate efforts to locate victims of what is called the Camp Fire. Continue reading
Albertan delivering thousands of pounds of hay to help horses displaced by California wildfires
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
“It’s not like anything you can ever imagine, to be perfectly honest. The level of chaos and how quickly the fire consumed huge tracks of land.” Continue reading
Paradise lost: Photos show town before and after the Camp Fire destroyed it
Search teams have been systematically cataloging the destruction in Paradise, Calif., with startling photos that show how the Camp Fire damaged each home. Continue reading