San Andreas, CA…The Good News is containment of the Butte Fire has climbed to 40%. All restrictions in Amador County have been lifted. The Bad News is that the number of homes lost has climbed yet again to 233. The numbers have soared as the inspection teams make their way through the fire area. Fire […]
San Andreas, CA…On behalf of CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I, public safety is our main concern. As mandatory evacuations are being lifted throughout the affected fire areas, we want to remind the public that a safety advisory in still in effect. As residents return back into their homes, please be advised that an active […]
Jackson, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM. All Mandatory Evacuations, Evacuation Advisories, and Road Closures in Amador County have […]
San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues • The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. • We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into theirhomes as soon possible. Repopulation Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:30pm The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]
Murphys, CA…The Red Apple is providing complementary meals for ALL Firefighters and Law Enforcement that are working on The Butte Fire. Food will be served from 9-5 on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – September 15, 16, & 17. **Thank you to everyone that is working to keep us safe!** The Red Apple – 4950 E. […]
Angels Camp, CA….We attended the Butte Fire Action Plan meeting this morning at Frogtown. It is impressive to see the coordination and planning it takes to keep almost 5,000 people attached to this fire working towards the common goal of putting the Butte Fire into the history books. It was inspiring and also gut wrenching […]
San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up […]
Copperopolis, CA…On September 12th at approximately 5:50pm at tan Nissan Quest driven by a 46 year old Antioch man was traveling northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Rd. at approximately 30mph. approaching SR-4.. A white Dodge Ram 1500 driven by an Angels Camp man was traveling eastbound on S$-4 at approximately 55 mph. The driver of the […]
Arnold, CA…While the fires are still burning is time to think and plan how we can best help the long term needs of our friends and neighbors who have lost so much. Many local organizations are working feverishly right now to get plans in place to help the close to 150 families who lost their […]
Arnold, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** Above […]
Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire Bret Harte High School will be closed on Monday. Friday night’s football game will be played on Monday in Escalon starting with JV at 5:30pm
Avery, CA…Due to the current evacuation orders from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office the Vallecito School District will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 14th & 15th. The closure is for Hazel Fisher School, Albert Michelson School & Avery Middle School
San Andreas, CA…All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess […]
San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures. […]
San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I greatly appreciates the support and donations from the residents and local communities in the affected fire areas. Although this is a great display of community support, the firefighters are self-sufficient and their needs are met. If you would like to support the community and offer any donations, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Please help me thank the selfless people in our community who stepped up during the first two days of the Butte Fire at the animal evacuation center established at the Calaveras Fairgrounds on September 10th. During these first two days, people came together to support the People and Animals affected by this fire. […]
Amador & Calaveras, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted for RESIDENTS ONLY: […]
Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Yesterday Butte Fire Community Meedtngs were held in San Andreas and Angels Camp, Hundreds attended the meetings and they provided great information for those being affected by the fire. Below is video of the Town Hall Meeting held at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, California on September 12th, 2015. Josh White, […]
Calaveras County, CA…Be on the lookout for anything that just looks amiss. No one is supposed to be in mandatory evacuation areas and with many of the advisory evac areas being only sparsely populated be especially vigilant for private vehicles and people that look like they don’t belong. We have heard reports of out of […]
Angels Camp, CA…Evacuation orders have been downgraded to ADVISORY for ALL AREAS on the east side of Main Street from Murphys Grade Road to Brunner Hill. Advisory evacuation orders are in place in the City limits of Angels Camp for the following areas ONLY: All areas on the east side of Main Street in the […]
Murphys, CA….Grounds & Firewood will be open today in Murphys. Grounds is already and Firewood opens at 11am.
Arnold, CA…Butte Fire Containment reached 20% overnight. They are starting to make significant progress on dozer lines. Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the night moving North and East. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges for firefighters. ***Damage Assessment teams […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA…We just spoke with the Butte Fire PIO to get an update on concerns some viewers have had about flame and smoke output impacting the area. Yes it is the fire you can see but at night things can appear closer than they are. While everyone needs to stay vigilant, aware […]
San Andreas, CA…..The Good News is that acreage stayed about the same today. The Bad News is Today the sad numbers started coming in on the number of homes lost. 86 Homes and 51 outbuildings have been lost. Many of these are in the initial wave areas of this fire and also up Jesus Maria. […]
Placerville CHP, San Andreas CHP, Angels Camp PD K9, Calaveras County Sheriff, and Yolo County Sheriff just responded to a report of looters at a residence in San Andreas. One suspect was taken into custody from a home that showed signs of forced entry.
