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A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley Fever – Capital Public Radio
It’s shaping up to be a bad year — possibly the worst yet — when it comes to Valley fever, a fungal disease marked by cough and fevers. More than 5,300 cases have been reported in California through June, that’s 63% more infections than the same period last year.
Evacuation orders expand in response to El Dorado County's Crozier Fire – Capital Public Radio
A wildfire burning in El Dorado County has expanded evacuation orders for several communities northeast of Placerville. Cal Fire says the Crozier Fire, which started Wednesday morning northwest of Slate Mountain, has burned 706 acres and is 5% contained. The cause is under investigation.
Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of California's massive Park Fire – Capital Public Radio
Fire crews battling California's largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday.