Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire. In Mono County, Monitor Pass/Route 89 has been partially reopened, allowing motorists access to Route 89 from U.S. Highway […]
Markleeville, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Blue Lakes Road effective 11:30 AM on July 19, 2021. They are asking all residents and visitors to safely leave the area. Mandatory Evacuation: Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs and campground area, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Alpine Village, Woodfords, East Fork Resort and Hung […]
Markleeville, CA…A meeting took place at the Command Post in Gardnerville, NV at 1000 hours. The following is the most up to date information: The fire is still at 25,000 acres but due to smoke overhead the Fire Service has not been able to get an accurate estimate or location of the fire on both […]
Markleeville, CA…From the USFS on July 10th…”The #TamarackFire burning in the Mokelumne wilderness was ignited July 4 from lightning. The tactical management decision is not to insert fire crews due to safety concerns, however, this is not an unresponsive approach. Smoke might be visible to Pacific Crest Trail hikers but the .25 acre fire is […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Moving Van vs Sedan Near Pool Station Rd / Sr49. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Pool Station Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: POOL STN AT ST CHARLES Lat/Lon: 38.201210 -120.692741 Detail Information 11:07 AM 7 [11] A49-001 2 VEH 1181 11:01 AM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 OUTWEST […]
Arnold, CA…EPFD along with 4 other Calaveras County fire engines formed up a new Strike Team and are working the Markleeville Tamarack Fire. EPFD Medic Engine 436 and other Calaveras Engines arrived at the Tamarack Fire and went straight to work on the fire line for a non-stop 30 hour assignment, before they were able […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated at 23,078 acres with no containment reported. An infrared flight scheduled to fly the fire overnight was canceled due to smoke and weather conditions. Differences in reported acreage are due to estimates by crews on the ground. As soon as conditions allow, a mapping flight will be conducted […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle Flipped on Right Hand Side of Roadway Near Independence Rd / Wagner Rd Incident: 00498 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Independence Rd / Wagner Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.354261 -120.531060 Detail Information 10:57 PM 5 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 10:57 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Traffic & Fire Update….2 Acre Vegetation Fire On Quail Oaks Rd. Sounds like firefighters on ground and air are making good progress on it. Incident: 00353 Type: Report of Fire Location: 2275 Quail Oaks Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.176522 -120.866281 Detail Information 6:31 PM 5 [33] SAG / XFR TO […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Moran Rd / Rainy Dr Incident: 00246 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Moran Rd / Rainy Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.248565 -120.335589 Detail Information 3:05 PM 6 [12] 1039 SAM BERRI 3:04 PM 5 [11] PER CASO FIRE CHIEF ADVISED 1185 NEEDS TO BE CONVENTIONAL RIG 2:59 PM 4 […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated to have grown to 18,299 acres and is still 0% contained. There is a red flag warning today from 11 AM through tomorrow at 11 AM. There are thunderstorms predicted today in the afternoon that may cause erratic winds in the fire area. Today, firefighters will continue to […]
Markleevile, CA…The Tamarack Fire, burning in Alpine County in eastern California has led Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to close a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire is burning northeast of the trail near Raymond Peak (around mile 1060) in the Pleasant Valley Creek area. The fire is 21,000 acres with […]
La Grange, CA….Traffic Update….Two Horses Walking Into Roadway Near J59 / Las Armomitas. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00096 Type: Animal Hazard Location: J59 / Las Armomitas Loc Desc: HOUSE BOAT MINI MART Lat/Lon: 37.717329 -120.444023 Detail Information 7:53 AM 1 [1] 2 HORSES WALKING INTO RDWY Unit Information 7:55 AM 2 Unit […]
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Rollover Vehicle Collision Near Sr132 / Hayward Rd Incident: 00517 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr132 / Hayward Rd Loc Desc: 1-2 MILES JWO HAYWARD Lat/Lon: 37.643422 -120.375921 Detail Information 8:43 PM 9 [27] MILLER BROS COPIES LN 7 8:36 PM 8 [25] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MILLER BROTHERS TOW 209-962-7712 8:35 […]
Markleeville, CA…Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Grover Hot Springs, Shay Creek, MarkleeVillage, Markleeville, Carson River Resort, & Poor Boy Road area, Wolf Creek Campground, Silver Creek Campground, ADDITIONALLY Sierra Pines, Upper and Lower Manzanita, Crystal Springs, Alpine Village, Diamond Valley Road and Hung-a-lel-ti are now under mandatory evacuations. “The Mesa” is […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Forced by gusty winds, critically dry fuels and low relative humidity the Tamarack Fire exhibited rapid rates of spread and an increase in fire behavior throughout the day. The fire is estimated to have grown to 21,000 acres today and is still 0% contained. The fire continues to burn in a northwesterly […]
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire burned actively through the night and has consumed 6,600 acres. The fire continues to burn in a northerly direction backing towards Highway 89 south of Markleeville towards the Carson River. The fire is 0% contained. Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is currently open west of the Highway 89 […]
Markleeville, CA…Tamarack Fire update. 6600 acres. 3 structures lost. No injuries. We will do our best to update, but there is no power (so no internet) and I am posting from home via texts from the Undersheriff. Air attack is planned for the day and all evacuation orders stand. I do not have details on […]
Markleeville, CA…Chris Stevenson on his experience going to the Death Ride Headquarters & ultimate cancelation because of the Tamarack Fire.
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack fire is estimated to be 500 acres burning near the town of Markleeville. Firefighters are on scene and actively engaged in suppression operations. Two helicopters, Very Large Air Tanker, Single Engine Air tankers and Air Attack are on scene. Fire is burning in timber and brush. Fire is active on flanks and […]
Markleeville, CA…From Death Ride Organizers…”Tamarack Fire Update: Currently the areas of Grovers Hot Springs, Shay Creek, and Marklee Village are under evacuation orders. The evacuation center is currently staged at Alpine County Health and Human Services, 75 Diamond Valley Road, Markleeville, Calif. At this time the Death Ride is being cancelled. More information will be […]
Valley Springs, CA…On July 16, 2021, at approximately 0027 hours, the involved party was riding a black Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Hogan Dam Road, south of Vista Del Lago Drive. The involved party allowed the motorcycle to veer to the left and travel off the pavement and onto the dirt shoulder. The motorcycle continued […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Pickup Rollover Near Sr49 / Pedro Y Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Pedro Y Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.013906 -120.395648 Detail Information 7:44 AM 7 [8] 1039 CAL FIRE 7:44 AM 6 [7] DEBRIS 1125 IN A CURVE 7:44 AM 5 [6] PER ANOTHER CALLER, EVERYONE OO THE […]
Sacramento, CA…As hot and dry conditions continue to fuel dangerous wildfires across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources to Oregon to help combat the Bootleg Fire and support the response to new fires. This action follows the deployment of California firefighting support sent to Oregon last week through the […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Down a Cliff & Lands on Tree off Italian Bar Road Incident: 00436 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Italian Bar Rd / Forest Rte-4n74 Loc Desc: ITALIAN BAR BTWN 4N74 AND 4N01 Lat/Lon: 38.135007 -120.271377 Detail Information 7:39 PM 3 [5] NO ONE AROUND THE VEH 7:39 PM 2 [4] VEH LANDED […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Routes 4 and 89 to all traffic, except for emergency, law enforcement and support vehicles, for the 2021 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride. State highways will be impacted as follows on Saturday, July 17, 2021: • Route 89/Monitor Pass from […]
West Point, CA…The Bald Mountain Road Construction project which was scheduled to take place from July 12 to July 16, 2021 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for August. Public Works staff appreciates your patience during this postponement and looks forward to completing this important road project in August. Please contact Calaveras County Public […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig vs Overhead Wires on Via Redonda Rd Incident: 00276 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: 19813 Via Redonda Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983172 -120.286106 Detail Information 4:30 PM 4 [8] NOTIFY ATandT / COMCAST 1125 LINES 4:12 PM 3 [6] RPS TK IS 1125 4:11 PM 2 [2] HIT OVERHEAD WIRES 4:11 PM […]
Avery, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Three Vehicle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Hunter Dam Road Incident: 00223 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 38.199827 -120.365880 Detail Information 9:20 PM 12 [25] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP [Shared] 9:18 PM 11 […]
San Andreas, CA…Drift smoke from the #RiverFire in the Mariposa area and the #HenryFire on the U.S. Forest Service-Stanislaus National Forest near Spicer Reservoir is impacting most of the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU.) Some community members are also experiencing a heavy smell of smoke. While the smoke is concerning, the Emergency Command Center is […]
