A Song of Water and Fire, Part One
Lives, homes … and water. Local watersheds are another thing to worry about during a catastrophic wildfire (and the effects can be long-lasting).
A Song of Water and Fire, Part Two
Lives, homes … and water. Local watersheds are another thing to worry about during a catastrophic wildfire (and the effects can be long-lasting).
Tahoe Is On Fire
The massive “what-if” of wildfire looming over Lake Tahoe is shared in this watercolor infographic by our resident artiste, Haley Deiro.
Batten Down the Hatches for Potentially Historic Fire Season
Last year California experienced its worst fire season on record, and this June experts say the table is set for a potentially even more dangerous year to come. What are we in for?
Defining the End of Caldor and Dixie
As the Caldor and Dixie fires pour smoke into the Tahoe Basin, every single minute could make or break containment success.
The Far-Reaching Effects of Drought
The drought isn’t a problem … at least for human use. The long-range effects for the land are a different beast, with increasing tree die-offs, shrinking snowpack, and ever-graver wildfire threats.
Donner Lake Fire Gets Rapid Response
The quick Donner Lake structure fire containment occurred because local emergency departments are maintaining staff and equipment while also helping on big wildfires.
The Costly Front Street Fire of 1882
The fire on Front Street in October of 1882 was one of the costlier fires in Truckee.
Stop, Drop Everything, and Click Here
Countless resources exist to help you prepare for wildfire, which frankly is downright overwhelming. So our team sifted through the pile and put together a concise list.
Bettering Our Woody Ways
Area jurisdictions move forward with biomass facilities to put to better use excess green waste. In exchange, we get heat and electricity.