Markleeville, CA…Effective immediately, I am ordering that all outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal fires, or any other open flame fires are hereby prohibited on all private lands throughout Alpine County. This prohibition shall be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting and each meeting thereafter and will continue until […]
Shaver Lake, CA…Current Situation: Fresno County: The fire actively burned throughout the night with short range spotting and active runs. The critical fuels were completely consumed in portions of the fire. Active crown runs were observed in timber stands in the higher elevations. Madera County: A strong inversion is expected to continue moderate fire activity […]
Vallejo, CA…Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of an additional ten National Forests, meaning all eighteen National Forests in California are now closed. The closure of the additional ten forests will be effective at 5:00 pm today. These additional […]
Murphys, CA….Traffic & Fire Update….Residential Structure Fire with Spread to Vegetation on Heather Drive . Initial arriving units say 1/4 acre spread into grass. Please use caution in the area, more to follow… (Updates as of 11:30am…Air Attack 440 on scene and confirmed early reports of 1/4 to 1/2 acres on both sides of road […]
Placerville, CA…Firefighters from the Eldorado National Forest and cooperating agencies responded to the fast-moving Fork Fire in the Gerle Creek area of the Pacific Ranger District today. The fire grew quickly to 500 acres driven by east winds gusting up to 50 mph and is 0% contained. Based on current and predicted fire behavior with […]
San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) encourages residents and visitors to remain vigilant in their efforts to prevent a wildfire ignition. Like most of the State, CAL FIRE TCU is experiencing excessive heat that is predicted to continue throughout the week. With 25 major fires burning statewide […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….DUI Vehicle vs Tree on Springfield Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00545 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 21970 Springfield Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.026786 -120.407125 Detail Information 8:51 PM 5 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-FIRE IS 97 SOLO VEH VS TREE 1182 DRVR IS HBD [Shared] 8:43 PM 4 [7] 1039 CDF […]
Jamestown, CA…On September 5, 2020, at approximately 11:50AM a 68-year-old male from Modesto, CA stopped his 1999 Harley Davidson Motorcycle on the north shoulder of eastbound State Route 120, west of Green Springs Road to assist a disabled motorcycle. After assisting the disabled motorcycle, the rider started his motorcycle and entered the eastbound lanes of […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has turned off power to prevent wildfires during severe weather for the first time in 2020 and the company has adapted its Community Resource Centers (CRCs) to keep customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday night, PG&E initiated a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) […]
Shaver Lake, CA…Fire activity picked up overnight with highs. The fire continued to grow under extreme conditions. The Red Flag Warning for strong winds will impact the fire in the early morning, with stronger winds to come. The fire made wind driven runs and increased spotting distance. Red Flag Warning in effect until 11 pm […]
Placerville, CA…In addition to the emergency closures and the fire ban announced for California national forests earlier today, the Eldorado National Forest is one of 5 forests Northern California included in Regional Order No. 20-09 which was issued this evening, and prohibits all camping except in wilderness areas and within 500 feet of the Pacific Crest Trail. This order […]
San Andreas, CA…Extreme fire danger is present throughout the CAL FIRE Tuolumne- Calaveras Unit (TCU) due to prolonged excessive heat that is being experienced throughout the state. In addition to the fires, the state is experiencing PSPS outages which has many people using alternative power sources like generators. Numerous fire incidents are being battled statewide […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed this morning that customers in the Sierra Foothills, Northern Sierra and elevated North Bay terrain who were notified of an impending Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) are now without power. The PSPS event is affecting approximately 172,000 customers in 22 counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Female Driver Passing Out in Middle of Roadway Near Cripple Hill Rd / Dog Patch Ln. Incident: 00107 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Cripple Hill Rd / Dog Patch Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.987342 -120.286736 Detail Information 6:51 AM 2 [6] VEH STILL STOPPED 1125 6:51 AM 1 [3] XRAY DRIVER STOPPED […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest from county OES….”We’ve received the latest potential outage area maps from PG&E, and have learned that the Communities of Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, and the area between Camp Connell to the County line are now INCLUDED in the 13,072 PG&E Customers that may be affected by the potential PSPS Event. The […]
Shaver Lake, CA…The latest official map is from the 5th so we have included the latest thermal imaging that can be inaccurate but in fast moving fires it is better than official mapping. According to the imaging the heat of the fire looks to be encircling the Shaver Lake area. If past fire behavior of […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Blocking Traffic Near Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Tulloch Dam Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information 11:15 AM 9 [17] 1039 3A VICS #33190 #33192 11:11 AM 8 [16] 1039 LN 14 VICS 11:07 AM 7 [13] [Notification] […]
Vallejo, CA…Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to […]
Shaver Lake, CA…We spoke with CAL-FIRE TCU earlier this morning and asked if the smoke in our area is from the Creek or Slink Fires? We were told it was probably a mixture of both. The creek however is burning in area with heavier fuels with a higher smoke output level. We have included a […]
Arnold, CA…Many of you may have woken to a message from PG&E. Ours was as follows…Due to current weather forecasts, your area is currently under a Watch for a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Current weather forecasts, including high winds and dry conditions, may require us to turn off your power to help prevent a wildfire. […]
Huntington Lake, CA…This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the San Joaquin River and the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. Crews are challenged today by steep rugged terrain, heavy fuel loading […]
Sonora, CA…In light of the Labor Day Weekend, the Stanislaus National Forest shared an update on the local fire activity. During recent weeks, the forest received several lightning strikes, causing around 10 fires, but as of today all lightning strike fires have been contained or called out, except for the 33-acre Bell Fire, burning in […]
Bridgeport, CA…Temperatures are expected to be extremely hot and dry today with ridgetop winds out of the east through the morning and expecting the winds to shift in the later afternoon out of the west. The fire is located in extremely steep terrain which can cause the wind to flow in various directions and affect […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / J59. Incident: 00236 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / J59 Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.843344 -120.508025 Detail Information 11:08 AM 8 [16] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 11:08 AM 7 [15] A61-002 REQ 1185 SIL CHEV EQU 10:59 AM 6 [14] A61-001 WB LN […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 108 & Forest Road 5N06. Incident: 00440 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 42854-43515 Sr108 Loc Desc: NEAR FOREST RTE 5N06 Lat/Lon: 38.344445 -119.915699 Detail Information 5:04 PM 4 [15] 61-S2 CPZ LN 14 4:56 PM 3 [10] PER ANOTHER CALLER HE CUT HIS SEAT BELT FOR HIM […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd. Incident: 00125 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Detail Information 11:25 AM 6 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931——— 11:11 AM 5 [11] POSS TOW TK INVOLV ALSO/ […]
Anderson, CA – Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure will begin Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. and remain in effect until further notice. “SPI takes its commitment to protecting our forest resources and public safety […]
West Point, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sandy Gulch Ln / SR26. Incident: 00091 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sandy Gulch Ln / SR26 Loc Desc: JSO — IFO 20 SANDY GULCH RD Lat/Lon: 38.378954 -120.542471 Detail Information 9:25 AM 6 [10] A49-001 1185 3A FOR FORD EXPLR W/ FRONT END DMG 9:21 AM 5 […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Pickup Off Willow Creed Road Collision. CHP Dispatch says beer bottles in truck and all over ground. So the driver was either on his/her way to recycle or we may have a DUI collision. Incident: 00309 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 15210 Willow Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.428973 -120.900402 Detail […]
Arnold, CA…There are reports of power lines down on the Arnold Byway. Please use caution in the area…
