Grizzly Flat, CA…Throughout the evening hours and overnight, the fire remained active in the Northeast with most growth occurring in Divisions I and J. Critical fuel conditions, steep and rugged terrain still present a challenge for crews. Firefighters are continuing with the firing operations in Divisions A and W to help strengthen control lines. Winds […]
Vallecito, CA…Great, Great work by firefighters on the ground and in the air!!! They checked a fire that if it had established itself in the Stanislaus drainage and started crawling uphill could have easily been as destructive as the Caldor fire is to our north. The latest from CAL FIRE TCU follows..”Firefighters observed extreme fire […]
Vallecito, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Airola Fire 8:00pm update: There is no update on acreage at this time. Last report was between 700-1000 acres. Fire is still listed at 0% containment. Evacuation Order for the Vallecito area is still in affect and expected to remain throughout the night. The surrounding area of Murphys and Douglas […]
Vallecito, CA…Click on the image below to go to the Calaveras County Evacuation Map too. Active events are displayed both in the map and at the right in the “Active Evacuation Summary Pane”. The “Active Evacuation Summary Pane” provides a count of active events contained in the current map extent. In the event of an […]
Vallecito, CA…The latest from Calaveras County Public Health Division…Information about evacuation shelters and animal centers currently open for those affected by the #AirolaFire
Vallecito, CA…The latest from the Calaveras Sheriff’s Office…Mark Twain Elementary School is an evacuation center. 5:30pm Incident Alert and Evacuation Orders. A wildland fire started around 3:30 pm in the Stanislaus River Canyon near the Parrots Ferry Bridge in Calaveras County. The fire is currently approximately 750 acres. The following areas are under immediate evacuation […]
Vallecito, CA…Firefighters on ground and air are doing an amazing job on the Airola Fire. In our 16 plus years covering fires around here we now focus on smoke output and heat. This one is too new for a heat map but when you look at the fire progression on the Alert Wildfire cameras the […]
Vallecito, CA…Power Outages Climb to over 300 Customers Near Airola Fire. Details below…
Vallecito, CA…Airola Fire climbs past 700 Acres…Firefighters are working aggressively to attack the 700 acre fire near Parrots Ferry Road north of the Parrotts Ferry Bridge Vallecito (Calaveras County)”
Vallecito, CA….PG&E is reporting 100 plus outage locally in the Airola Fire Area. Details below…
Vallecito, CA…Please be advised that the CHP has issued a complete road closure of Parrotts Ferry Road at State Route 4 in Vallecito due to wildland fire in the area. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Unfortunately we do not have an estimated time of reopening. Please use alternate routes to avoid […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Parrotts Ferry Road Closed on Tuolumne Side of Bridge for Airola Fire. Incident: 00274 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Parrotts Ferry Rd / Porcina Way Loc Desc: AT COUNTY LINE Lat/Lon: 38.052118 -120.416423 Detail Information 4:22 PM 5 [61] 1039 S2 4:21 PM 4 [60] PER FIRE THEY ARE EVACUATEING AND […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Hwy 4 Now Closed at Parrotts Ferry for Fire. From CAL FIRE TCU…” The fire is 300 acres near Parrotts Ferry Road, North of Parrotts Ferry Bridge, Vallecito (Calaveras County)” “Firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire on Parrotts Ferry Road north of the Parrots Ferry Bridge Vallecito (Calaveras […]
Vallecito, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Parrotts Ferry Rd / Sr4. More to follow…Evacuation Warnings for areas around the fire…Hwy 4 Now Closed at Parrotts Ferry for Fire. From CAL FIRE TCU…” The fire is 300 acres near Parrotts Ferry Road, North of Parrotts Ferry Bridge, Vallecito (Calaveras County)” “Firefighters are at scene of […]
Confidence, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Sr108 / Coffill Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Coffill Loc Desc: COFFILL AT 108 Lat/Lon: 38.046418 -120.204775 Detail Information 1:04 PM 4 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209 532 4523———- 1:04 PM 3 [6] A61-003 1185, VEH ON IT’S ROOF 12:55 […]
Washington, DC…Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on July 14, 2021, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The fire was active in the early portion of the day due to the inversion layer lifting rapidly. The Northeast side of the fire saw the most movement towards Hwy 50 and Twin Bridges aided by up canyon winds and spotting distances up to a half mile away. In areas that were in […]
West Point, CA…Traffic Update…Injury Motorcycle Collision on Blue Mountain Road. Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: 5087 Blue Mountain Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.375701 -120.479120 Detail Information 6:37 PM 6 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj 6:36 PM 5 [13] B49-020 1180 / NON LIFE THREATENING GROUND XPORTED […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Grass Fire Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00240 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 1:46 PM 1 [1] GRASS FIRE ON RHS Unit Information 1:53 PM 2 Unit Enroute 1:53 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Jamestown, CA….Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Rawhide Rd / Pulpit Rock Rd Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rawhide Rd / Pulpit Rock Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.957041 -120.424125 Detail Information 11:28 AM 5 [6] 1039 1 11:27 AM 4 [5] AT THE ONE LANE BRIDGE 11:27 AM 3 [4] 1039 […]
Roseville, CA…Rep. McClintock today sent a letter to Gov. Newsom requesting a major disaster declaration for the Caldor Fire. “The Caldor Fire has now exceeded 106,500 acres with little containment. As of this writing, 557 structures have been destroyed, including 403 homes, with another 17,488 structures currently threatened. Tens of thousands of residents have been […]
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 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Kia Off Roadway Near Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd. Incident: 00147 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Detail Information 11:49 AM 5 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 ***** 11:48 AM 4 [10] A49-001 1185 11:43 AM 3 [3] […]
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 […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Jackson Valley Rd / Sr88. Patient Medi-Flighted out with traumatic brain injury. Incident: 00318 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Jackson Valley Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: UPPER JV JSO Lat/Lon: 38.308571 -120.970301 Detail Information 7:12 PM 5 [29] 1039 BT 6:45 PM 4 [19] 94-1 VIA LL TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJ […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County emergency preparedness video. Good advice for us all…
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 […]
