Traffic Update…Hwy 26 From Mokelumne Hill to Hwy 88 Now Open
Mokelumne Hill, CA…SR-26 from Mokelumne Hill to SR-88 is now open.
Butte Fire Morning Update…71,780 Acres, 45% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,865 Personnel
San Andreas, CA…For the first time the number of personnel attached to the Butte have dropped. Not by much but a good indicator. Acreage held steady and the heat map is quiet. Still lots of work left to do but a Churchill quote may sum it up best. “Now this is not the end. It […]
Structure Fire West Point
West Point Ca. CalFire with West Point Fire and CalFire Units from AEU and Central Fire responded to a fully involved structure fire in the vicinity of Bummerville Road and Winton Road. Units quickly Controlled and Contained the fire with in a short period of time. PG&E was requested.
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase V, San Andreas 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 homes as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM (San Andreas) The areas from Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road, […]
First Butte Fire Fatality Recovered Near Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Late this afternoon the body of the first confirmed Butte Fire fatality was recovered. A resident of Baker Riley Road off of Jesus Maria Road who had refused to leave, could not escape and was overcome by the fire. The name of the victim has not been released yet pending notification of next […]
Calaveras County Launches Butte Fire Information Portal
San Andreas, CA…We know people are anxious to get home and know the status of their homes and property. Emergency personnel understand the devastation and uncertainty people are experiencing as a result of the fire, but public safety is our main concern. We want to provide as much current and updated information as possible, so […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 40% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,961 Personnel
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 […]
Reward Offered for Return of Satellite Tags from Federally Protected Green Sturgeon
Sacramento Ca. State and federal fisheries officials are asking for public assistance and offering a $20 reward for the return of each satellite tag from green sturgeon. The satellite tags, which are programmed to release from the fish after a predetermined time, are most likely to be found along the open ocean coastal portions of […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Safety Advisory
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 […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase IV, All Evacuation Orders & Road Closures In Amador County Lifted
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 […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures
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 […]
CalFire September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Meals for ALL Fire & Law Enforcement at The Red Apple
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. […]
Butte Fire Morning Update…71,660 Acres, 37% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,668 Personnel
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 […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…71,523 Acres, 35% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,596 Personnel
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*** […]
Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund
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, […]
Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!
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 […]
Antioch Man Loses Life In Fatal Hwy 4 Accident
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 […]
How Can Those Who Lost Homes Best Be Helped? Tell Us What You Think!
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 […]
Butte Fire Morning Update…71,063 Acres, 30% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings, 4,409 Personnel,
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 […]
Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14
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 […]
Reminder…Bret Harte High School Will Be Closed On Monday
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
Reminder All VUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday & Tuesday Due To The Butte Fire
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
Reminder…All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire
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 […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…65,300 Acres, 25% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings,
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. […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures
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 […]
CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center
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, […]
Letter to the Editor/Thank You to Butte Fire Evac Center Volunteers ~ By Carrie Stroble
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. […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures
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: […]
Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals
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. […]