CAL-FIRE Incident Management Team To Conduct Two Butte Fire Update Meetings

CAL-FIRE Incident Management Team To Conduct Two Butte Fire Update Meetings

San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I will conduct community meetings in Amador and Calaveras Counties to provide information and general overview of the Butte Fire. Representatives will be addressing community needs and answering questions.   The following are the times and locations of the community meetings Amador County Community Meeting: Monday, September 21, 2015 […]

Only Sheep Ranch CCWD Customers Under Boil Water Advisory

Only Sheep Ranch CCWD Customers Under Boil Water Advisory

Sheep Ranch, CA…IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 48 service connections in Sheep Ranch are the ONLY CCWD customers who are under a boil water advisory. All other CCWD service areas are operating normally and the water is completely safe to drink.  Original post: Water service that had been disrupted by the Butte Fire was restored to the community of Sheep Ranch […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VIII & Road Closures…More Residents Allowed To Return To Burned Areas

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VIII & Road Closures…More Residents Allowed To Return To Burned Areas

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 properties as soon possible. Repopulation FRIDAY, September 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM Mandatory Evacuation orders for the following have been changed to Evacuation […]

Cal-Waste Has Distributed Butte Fire Food Waste Disposal Containers

Cal-Waste Has Distributed Butte Fire Food Waste Disposal Containers

Arnold, CA…Cal-Waste has placed containers at the below locations for disposal of SPOILED FOOD WASTE. No ash or trash will be accepted. Current Locations Mokelumne Hill Wendells Hwy 26 near Italian Vista Road Mountain Ranch Senders Market Corner of Whiskey Slide Road & Mountain Ranch Road at the Park Entrance Railroad Flat Corner of Mountain […]

The Latest From CHP On Butte Fire Road Closures

The Latest From CHP On Butte Fire Road Closures

San Andreas, CA…The latest from San Andreas CHP on Road Closures is below or enclosed… UPDATE – ROAD CLOSURES as of 9/17/15 at 1130 hrs #1 Jesus Maria Road at SR-26 Access blocked access to Jesus Maria #2 Railroad Flat Road at Jesus Maria Road Access blocked to Railroad Flat Rd (towards Mtn Ranch) #3 […]

Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste

Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Butte Fire Recovery Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste. Under direction of Calaveras County Public Works, Cal-Waste has deployed food waste bins at the following areas: Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Additional bins will be deployed Friday, 09/18 in: Wilseyville, Glencoe, Westpoint, Railroad Flat, Sheep Ranch Calls for bin locations and pickup […]

Butte Fire Friday Morning Update 60% Containment, 365 Homes & 261 Outbuildings Lost

Butte Fire Friday Morning Update 60% Containment, 365 Homes & 261 Outbuildings Lost

San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained minimal during the day within the fire perimeter. Firefighters are working aggressively to expedite re-population. Smoke may continue to impact the affected fire areas and surrounding communities. The public is reminded to use caution as electrical service and other utilities, such as water and sewer, may not be restored for […]

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

September Concert Series Continues With Busta-Groove & Butte Fire Relief Fundraising

Copperopolis, CA…As Part of Copperopolis Town Square’s September Concert Series, this Saturday’s Free Concert. with Busta-Groove, will also be a fundraiser for the Butte Fire. All donations will go to the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! See you Saturday at 7pm! Come early to save your spot! Blankets and chairs welcome! Restaurants and Shops will […]

Murphys to Markleeville – “The Schedule” – September 18 to September 26

Arnold, CA…“The Schedule” is published every Thursday by the Bear’s Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville.  For more detailed info visit The Schedule.  Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear’s Lair at info@epvc.org to have your event included in “The Schedule.”

Butte Fire Evening Update 55% Containment, 365 Homes & 261 Outbuildings Lost,

Butte Fire Evening Update 55% Containment, 365 Homes & 261 Outbuildings Lost,

San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained minimal during the day within the fire perimeter. Firefighters are working aggressively to expedite re-population. Smoke may continue to impact the affected fire areas and surrounding communities. The public is reminded to use caution as electrical service and other utilities, such as water and sewer, may not be restored for […]

Sheriff’s Dept. Launches Butte Fire Missing Persons Hotline

Sheriff’s Dept. Launches Butte Fire Missing Persons Hotline

San Andreas, CA…The Sheriff’s Office has established a temporary dedicated telephone line for missing persons associated with the Butte Fire for the duration of the emergency response period. This number is reserved for missing persons related to the Butte Fire only. To report a missing person, please call (209) 754-6345. This number is not for […]

State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

State Tax Relief for Victims of the Wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties

Sacramento, CA…The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced that taxpayers affected by wildfires in Amador, Calaveras, Lake, and Napa Counties are automatically eligible for qualifying disaster loss treatment under the terms of a new law covering areas where the Governor declares a State of Emergency. Governor Brown made these declarations on September 11 for Amador and […]

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 22, Thank You Firefighters!

Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through September 22, Thank You Firefighters!

Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw “When I was a boy and I would […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VII & Road Closures..Some Mandatory Evac’s Lifted In Mountain Ranch Area

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VII & Road Closures..Some Mandatory Evac’s Lifted In Mountain Ranch Area

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 properties as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM Mandatory Evacuation orders for the following have been changed to Evacuation […]

Businesses are OPEN in Murphys!

Businesses are OPEN in Murphys!

Murphys, CA…Business in Murphys ARE open. We need to keep stimulating the economy for our local business owners who have been effected by the Butte Fire. Please consider wine tasting this weekend or lunching alfresco, now that the temperature has dropped and the smoke has cleared. We need your support now more than ever! Aria […]

Butte Fire 9/17 Morning Update…70,760 Acres, 49% Contained, 252 Homes & 188 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,403 Personnel, Fatalities 2

Butte Fire 9/17 Morning Update…70,760 Acres, 49% Contained, 252 Homes & 188 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,403  Personnel, Fatalities 2

San Andreas, CA….The Butte Fire Containment number has risen to 49%. The number of homes burned climbed to 252 residences and 188 outbuildings destroyed. Fire behavior remained minimal during the day within the fire perimeter. Favorable weather conditions allowed crews to continue with perimeter control. Firefighters are working aggressively to continue Re-Populating affected fire areas. […]

Human Remains Found in Mountain Ranch Area

Human Remains Found in Mountain Ranch Area

Mountain Ranch, CA…(Updated the Calaveras County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the second fatality as Owen Goldsmith, 80 who lived in the M24 area in Mountain Ranch.) On 09/16/15 at about 1100 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Historical Human Remains Detection K9 teams from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Law […]

Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 47% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,885 Personnel, 2 Fatalities

Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 47% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,885 Personnel, 2 Fatalities

San Andreas, CA…Today the opening of roads and allowing people back into many of the burned areas in the fire perimeter accelerated. Late this afternoon we checked in the Coroners office and fatalities are holding at two. The one off of Jesus Maria that we reported yesterday and the recovery of another fire victim today. […]

PG&E Cooperating Fully With CAL FIRE Investigation of Butte Fire Ignition

PG&E Cooperating Fully With CAL FIRE Investigation of Butte Fire Ignition

Angels Camp, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today said that it is cooperating fully with an investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) into the source of ignition for the Butte Fire. In a CAL FIRE incident briefing in Angels Camp, California, today, Barry Anderson, PG&E vice president of […]

Line The Sides Of Hwy 49 In Angels Camp Tomorrow Morning To Say Thank You To Firefighters! ~ By Vicki Love

Line The Sides Of Hwy 49 In Angels Camp Tomorrow Morning To Say Thank You To Firefighters! ~ By Vicki Love

Angels Camp, CA…Most of us know that the firefighters base camp is in the fairgrounds on 49 in Angles Camp. What you might not know is that every morning starting around 8:00 am until around 10:00 a magnificent possession of fire engines and other emergency vehicles passes through the city of Angels. Some heading off […]

Butte Fire Returning Home Checklist & Information

Butte Fire Returning Home Checklist & Information

San Andreas, CA…As you begin to go home and assess your residences and property, please be aware of any and all changes in fire conditions. If you see trees on a highway, please call Cal-Trans at 209-948-7543. If you see trees on a County road, please call Public Works at 209-754-6402. If you see any […]

CAL-FIRE Adds Butte Fire Recovery Information Line 209.822.3159

CAL-FIRE Adds Butte Fire Recovery Information Line 209.822.3159

San Andreas, CA…Effective immediately, CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I has expanded the Butte Fire Information Line to include the Butte Fire Recovery Information Line. The Fire Information and Fire Recovery Lines will serve as a central information center for residents and those affected by the Butte Fire. For any questions regarding the Butte Fire […]

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

All Calaveras County School Districts To Resume School On Monday

Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed  through Friday, September 18th.  Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures..  Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/  Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm  Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1  Vallecito […]