Santa Rosa Island
Coverage of Santa Rosa Island in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire almost destroyed a pristine California island. Inside the fight to save this ecological oasis
Firefighters have contained an 18,379-acre wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, a pristine California island, and are now assessing the damage caused by the blaze.
- Wildfire almost destroyed a pristine California island. Inside the fight to save this ecological oasis
A wildfire burned 18,379 acres on Santa Rosa Island, a California island, before being fully contained by firefighters. Crews are now assessing the damage to the island's ecological oasis.
- Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California’
NASA satellite images revealed extensive wildfire damage on Santa Rosa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park off southern California, with a third of the island burned. The false-color image captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on May 20 shows large blackened areas from the blaze.
- Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California’
NASA satellite images reveal extensive burn scars from a wildfire that damaged approximately a third of Santa Rosa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park in southern California. The false-color image captured on May 20 shows the impact on rare ecosystems.
- This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction: ‘watching with trepidation’
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island threatens the survival of its unique Torrey pine trees and six endemic plant species, with firefighters working to contain the blaze that has already burned a third of the island.
- Rare species threatened by devastating California island wildfire
A massive wildfire on California's Santa Rosa Island has burned over 17,500 acres and threatens rare plant species, including a unique Torrey pine strain found in only two locations worldwide. The fire was 44% contained as of Thursday, nearly a week after it started.
- California's largest wildfire destroys historic sites, threatens rare plants
California's largest active wildfire has charred nearly 17,000 acres on Santa Rosa Island, destroying historic sites and threatening rare plants. The fire poses no threat to the public but has a significant environmental impact. It erupted last Friday after authorities said a sailor was involved.
- Santa Rosa Island fire burns through rare Torrey pine grove. But there's hope for the endangered tree
A massive wildfire burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees, but initial damage assessments provided hope. The fire affected a rare Torrey pine grove. Damage assessments are ongoing.
- California's largest active wildfire may have been sparked by shipwrecked mariner
A shipwrecked mariner fired flares on the same day California's largest active wildfire ignited on Santa Rosa Island. The U.S. Coast Guard received a report of a vessel breaking into pieces after going aground. The cause of the wildfire is being investigated.
- More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
A wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders for over 17,000 people as it threatens suburban homes in Simi Valley. The fire has consumed more than two square miles of dry brush and destroyed at least one home. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, aided by calmer winds overnight.
- Shipwrecked sailor accidentally burns down a quarter of Santa Rosa Island off California by firing rescue flare
A shipwrecked sailor accidentally started a large fire on Santa Rosa Island off California by firing a rescue flare. The fire burned down about a quarter of the island. The incident highlights the dangers of using flares for rescue signals.
- Shipwrecked sailor accidentally burns down a quarter of Santa Rosa Island off California by firing rescue flare
A shipwrecked sailor accidentally started a large fire on Santa Rosa Island off California by firing a rescue flare. The fire burned down about a quarter of the island. The incident highlights the dangers of using flares in wildland areas.
- California island fire linked to sailor’s distress flare scorches 10,000 acres
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands national park has burned over 10,000 acres, becoming California's largest wildfire this year, and is currently at 0% containment. The fire threatens rare plant communities and has destroyed historic structures. About six dozen firefighters are deployed to control the blaze.
- Largest fire ever recorded on Santa Rosa Island endangers 'gem of California coast'
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island has burned nearly a fifth of the island, marking the largest blaze recorded in modern history. The fire was sparked by a shipwrecked mariner's flare. This disaster endangers the island, considered a 'gem of California coast'.
- Largest fire ever recorded on Santa Rosa Island endangers 'gem of California coast'
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island has burned nearly a fifth of the island, marking the largest blaze recorded in modern history. The fire was sparked by a shipwrecked mariner's flare. This incident endangers the island, considered a 'gem of California coast'.
- California’s largest wildfire is burning in a unique place
A wildfire burned over 10,000 acres on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park, prompting the island's closure to the public. The fire began on Friday and had burned 10,029 acres by Sunday. The island will remain closed until further notice.
- 11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire
A helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a human-caused wildfire spread across over 10,000 acres. The fire threatened employee housing and destroyed two structures, remaining 0% contained. The blaze poses an ecological threat to rare plants and animals on the island.
- Santa Rosa Island fire burns more than 10,000 acres, threatening rare plants and animals
A human-caused fire on Santa Rosa Island burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed two structures, and forced the evacuation of 11 people, threatening rare plants and animals. The fire spread rapidly on Sunday night. The incident has significant environmental implications.