Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to support communities impacted by recent wildfires and bolster response and recovery efforts. The order expedites debris removal and cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from the fires; extends the state’s prohibition on price gouging in impacted counties through October 20, 2021; and helps ensure adequate staffing for fire […]
Grizzly Flat, CA…The Fire Activity Increased In The Early Portion Of The Day Due To Southwest Winds Surfacing Once The Inversion Dissipated. The Fire Also Experienced Growth On The Northeast Portion Due To Wind And Spotting Up To A Half-mile. Fire-damaged Timber Continues To Release In All Areas Causing Rollout And Ember Cast. Ignitions Are […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Golf Cart Collision Off Stephanie Dr Incident: 00196 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 2461 Stephanie Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.245089 -120.353506 Detail Information 1:40 PM 5 [9] 1039 CALSO LINE 6 1:38 PM 4 [5] TRANS TO CASO 1:37 PM 3 [3] RP’S BROTHER CALLED HER TO ADVS HE HIT HIS HEAD […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The fire activity in the early portion of the day increased due to the strong winds from the Southwest. The National Weather Service initiated a RED FLAG WARNING from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for strong southwest winds and low humidity. The main fire spread was to the northeast, aided by the winds […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Smith Station Rd / Greeley Hill Rd. Incident: 00093 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Smith Station Rd / Greeley Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.753872 -120.105769 Detail Information 9:14 AM 8 [14] 61-006 1185 97////FOREST SERVICE ASSISTING WITH 1184 8:19 AM 7 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…There was an increase in fire activity due to wind shifts in a southerly direction. The main fire spread was in a northeasterly direction towards Highway 50. Fire-damaged timber continues to cause rollout and ember cast that is aiding spotting distances up to a half-mile long in all areas. Due to very dry […]
Grizzly Flat, CA…Throughout the night there was active fire with short range spotting and rollout was still occurring in steep drainages from fire weakened timber. With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels through the fire area. Northern California remains under fuels and fire behavior advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of […]
Vallejo, CA…To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove. Jeep Compass vs male… Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: PINE GROVE – CHEVRON Lat/Lon: 38.413313 -120.658109 Detail Information 8:24 AM 5 [15] A94-005 FD IS 1097 8:08 AM 4 [14] JEEP COMPASS HIT PED/ STILL THERE 8:08 […]
San Andreas, CA…Ames was stopped at the posted stop sign, facing east on Magers Way, waiting to turn left onto northbound SR-49. CHP Officer Cooper was traveling south on SR-49 north of Magers Way at 55 miles per hour in a marked patrol vehicle. Ames drove forward and entered the traffic lane, directly into the […]
Jackson, CA…Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas south of the El Dorado-Amador County line from: • Shenandoah Road at the Amador County line west through the River Pines community, continuing west on Shenandoah Road to Ostrom Road. • South on Ostrom Road to Jibboom Street, west on Jibboom Street to Fiddletown Road. […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Vegetation Fire Reported Near Algerine Road & Stent Cut Off Road. Two fires one 1/8th acre & one 1/4 acre. Please use caution in the area…
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ditch off Jalapa Way…Ditch was Victorious! Incident: 00169 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 10217 Jalapa Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.670053 -120.369810 Detail Information 11:26 AM 2 [3] VEH INTO DITCH NR ADDRESS DRVWY 11:26 AM 1 [1] VEH IS 1124 Unit Information 11:29 AM 2 Unit Enroute 11:29 […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire continued to experience unprecedented fire behavior and growth due to extremely dry fuels pushed by the south west winds. A red flag warning is still in effect for the fire area through 8:00 PM tonight with winds switching to the northeast. These winds, combined with low humidity and extremely dry […]
Placerville, CA…In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure — Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Highland Lake Road Incident: 00375 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Highland Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.547731 -119.835393 Detail Information 5:55 PM 1 [2] BIG RIG 1125 THE WHOLE RDWY Unit Information 6:07 PM 2 Unit Enroute 6:07 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Pollock Pines, CA…Caldor Fire Evacuation Information Update 8/17/21 at 1PM. The new Evacuation Center is set up at the Cameron Park CSD at 2502 Country Club Drive, in Cameron Park. We are transitioning away from the Diamond Springs Fireman’s Hall. There will be additional shelters open soon. If you have not signed up for Code […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Dixie Fire in Plumas County and the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. This advisory shall […]
Tragedy Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Caldor Fire Forces Close or Mormon Emigrant Trail Incident: 00175 Type: Closure of a Road Location: Sr88 / Mormon Emigrant Trl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.628149 -120.208637 Detail Information 12:31 PM 3 [4] CT CALLED AND ADV THEY WANTED MORMON EMIGRANT CLOSED AND FOREST SERVICE IS DOING IT 12:28 PM 2 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & West Lake Alpine Road Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Enroute 10:48 AM 2 Unit Assigned
Martell, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Building Injury Collision Off Martell Road Incident: 00099 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 12370 Martell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.366346 -120.797187 Detail Information 9:03 AM 5 [8] A94-001 TRANS TO SUTTER AMA PRIOR TO CHP 97] 8:59 AM 4 [6] A94-005 1185 97 8:53 AM 3 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight causing immediate mandatory evacuations in the area and structure loss was observed. The actual number of destroyed/damaged structures is undetermined as fire conditions are not yet safe to bring in damage assessment teams. The fire continues to pose a high risk to multiple populated communities. Additional evacuations […]
