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Northern California mine explosion leaves two critically injured, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were critically injured on Friday morning during a mine explosion in Placer County, according to the Foresthill Fire Protection District. The agency said the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. at a mine in the Tahoe National Forest along Mosquito Ridge Road. Foresthill officials said when paramedics arrived at the scene, they […]
Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers without power in Placer County amid heat wave
(FOX40.COM) — According to PG&E’s outage map, nearly 2,000 customers are without power in Placer County on the evening of the Fourth of July holiday amid triple-digit temperatures currently hitting the state. The utility company said the outage was first reported around 6 p.m. on Thursday and is affecting 1,793 customers in the Colfax area, […]
Sacramento reached 110 degrees Friday. Climate change is making this level of heat more likely
Friday marked day six of Northern California's heatwave. The heat has intensified each day. According to the National Weather Service, downtown Sacramento's high temperature reached 110 degrees on Friday afternoon. That is a new daily record high for July 5. The previous record of 108 degrees was set in 2007.
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday
– Portions of California, including North County, remain under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 106 to 116 degrees are expected, with today anticipated to be the hottest. Nights will also remain very warm. There is a high risk...
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Several Northern California residents to be surprised by firework citations in the mail
(FOX40.COM) — Despite constant warnings about hefty fines, dangers, and other consequences of setting off illegal fireworks, Northern California law enforcement kept busy on the Fourth of July as violators launched colorful explosives through the skies. Sacramento This year, some agencies worked undercover to catch people violating firework rules. The Sacramento Fire Department drove around […]
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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