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Lawsuit alleges that utility company started the deadly McKinney Fire

A new lawsuit accuses a utility company of starting the deadly McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County. The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County, claims the flames were sparked by electrical equipment belonging to Pacificorp. The Oregon-based company provides electricity to people in Siskiyou County. The fire went on to kill four people and burned down 185 homes and other buildings, Fire investigators have not yet determined a cause for the blaze.

Aug 17, 2022
00:56

McKinney Fire now 55% contained

Crews are making progress fighting the largest wildfire in California so far this year.

Aug 8, 2022
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McKinney fire victim spent years as fire lookout

A woman who manned lookout towers for decades in the Klamath National Forest is among the four victims of the fast-moving flames of the McKinney Fire, U.S. Forest Service officials announced Monday.

Aug 8, 2022
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Klamath National Forest lookout identified as victim in McKinney Fire

The US Forest Service says Kathy Shoopman died in her home in the community of Klamath River.

Aug 8, 2022
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McKinney Fire continues to grow

The fire has now burned more than 59,000 acres and is still just 10 percent contained.

Aug 5, 2022
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Law enforcement officers tour McKinney Fire damage in Siskiyou County

As McKinney Fire rages, evacuated residents grapple with losses and an uncertain future

US Forest Service officials said lower temperatures and higher humidity levels -- as well as rain over some areas of the fire -- slowed down the fire's spread and helped firefighters to make good progress Tuesday.

Aug 3, 2022

McKinney Fire damage toll becoming more clear

The flames have destroyed more than 100 homes, sheds and buildings since sparking late last week.

Aug 3, 2022
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2 more people found dead in McKinney Fire perimeter

Two more bodies were found within the burn zone of a huge Northern California wildfire, raising the death toll to four in the state's largest blaze of the year, authorities said Tuesday.

Aug 2, 2022
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2 more people found dead in McKinney Fire perimeter

At least four people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday.

Aug 2, 2022

McKinney Fire still burning out of control in Siskiyou County

The wildfire is California's largest fire of the year so far.

Aug 2, 2022
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50+ fires burning in the western US

The McKinney Fire has burned more than 55,000 acres and is now the largest fire burning in California.

Aug 1, 2022
02:54

Several Sacramento-area crews assist in fight against McKinney Fire

Several crews from the Sacramento area are assisting with the McKinney Fire, the state's largest blaze so far this year, with special equipment to protect private property, people and critical infrastructure.

Aug 1, 2022

2 people found dead in Siskiyou County driveway along McKinney Fire path

Authorities say two people have been found dead in an area burned by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County.

Aug 1, 2022

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California Air Resources Board approves controversial emissions program

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