Santa Cruz County opens evacuation centers
David and Robin Colleen left their Bonny Doon home in a matter of minutes, Wednesday morning. “When you see the intense orange in the sky approaching…
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Fort Ord National Monument reopens after fire danger decreases
The Bureau of Land Management said it will be issuing a temporary emergency closure at Fort…
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Several Monterey County schools close for virtual, in-person activities due to fires
The Monterey County Office of Education said several schools and districts are cancelling…
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Local agencies and centers take in animals impacted by the River Fire
The Marina Equestrian Center and the Monterey County SPCA are partnering to shelter animals evacuated by the River…
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NWS Bay Area: Wind picking up near Redwood Estates
The National Weather Service said in a social media post that winds are picking up, and…
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Carmel hotels offer fire evacuation rates
The Carmel Chamber of Commerce and Visit Carmel have compiled a list of hotels in the…
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Watch: Law enforcement evacuates Las Palmas neighborhood near River Fire
Video taken by KION anchor Veronica Macias shows deputies and officers making sure…
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Retired Cachagua firefighter faces losing home for a second time in Carmel wildfire
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION) Update 9:39 a.m. 8/19/20: Cal Fire now reporting the Carmel Fire has burned 742 acres. Crews initially reported 1200…
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Hot, dry weather challenges crews fighting River Fire
Massive flames continue to scorch the Salinas hillside for the third day. At 4,509 acres, the River Fire has forced more people to leave their homes.…
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River Fire creates smoky conditions on the Central Coast
Smoke from the River Fire is creating unhealthy air quality for the Carmel Valley. Smoke and ash is also filling the air in areas closer to where the…
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Help for people and animals evacuating the River fire
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Toro Park School on Portola Drive is now available as a resource center for residents displaced by the River Fire in search…
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Homes destroyed along the River Fire’s path
At least five structures have been damaged as the River Fire continues to tear through the hillsides south of Salinas.…
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Families contemplate evacuation warnings as River fire grows
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Monday night the River Fire grew to 3,793 acres. Containment however, remained at ten percent. The terrain and…
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Federal dollars secured to aid River Fire response
SACRAMENTO (KION-TV) New assistance could be coming to areas hard hit by the River Fire in Monterey County and the agencies on the front lines. The…
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Monterey Zoo keeping “fingers crossed” as River Fire burns close to property
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Monterey Zoo officials have been on round the clock watch with the animals, as the River Fire burns close to the property.…
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