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On Fire, launched August 2019, delves into the pervasive issue of catastrophic wildfire through a spectrum of lenses

A Song of Water and Fire, Part One

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The fire on Front Street in October of 1882 was one of the costlier fires in Truckee.

Stop, Drop Everything, and Click Here

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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

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Area jurisdictions move forward with biomass facilities to put to better use excess green waste. In exchange, we get heat and electricity.