mendocino complex

National

Verizon Throttled Firefighters' Data As Mendocino Wildfire Raged, Fire Chief Says

4:26pm August 22, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Santa Clara Fire Chief Anthony Bowden said data speeds plummeted — and he blames the repeal of net neutrality. Now, he's backing state and local agencies that are pushing to undo the FCC decision.

A car passes through flames on Highway 299 as the Carr Fire burns through Shasta, California, on July 26. Fueled by high temperatures, wind and low humidity, the blaze has destroyed multiple structures and killed seven people.

National

California Fires Spread Rapidly, Killing Seventh Victim

1:50pm August 05, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

There are 18 fires blazing in California, and officials say this year the wildfires have spread faster and burned more land earlier in the fire season than usual.