San Andreas, CA…Beginning on August 31, 2020 and continuing through the end of September there will be traffic delays on segments of Mountain Ranch Road, Rail Road Flat Road, Sheep Ranch Road and Cave City Road to accommodate roadway resurfacing activities. The affected roadway segments, in order of anticipated construction sequence are as follows: Road […]
Valley Springs, CA…From Calaveras Consolidated…”Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters, County OES, County Environmental, and Fish & Game are on scene with illegal dumping of oil on Vista Delago and Woodgate Rd. 46 five-gallon containers and a 55-gallon drum were discarded and oil entered several storm drains. Firefighters diked the storm drains and uprighted all of the containers. […]
Long Barn, CA…Traffic Updated….Vehicle vs Bear Cub Near Sr108 / Lyons Creek Rd. Please use caution in the area. Mama bear may be in the area… Incident: 00508 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Lyons Creek Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.090901 -120.148209 Detail Information 9:59 PM 2 [3] NEG 1125 9:59 PM 1 […]
Sacramento, CA…Continued favorable weather conditions continue to aid firefighters in their efforts towards containment. More than 15,000 firefighters today are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. In the past 24-hours there were over 400 lightning strikes in Northern California. Firefighters continue to monitor for additional lightning strike wildfires. As firefighters continue […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Embankment & Into Ravine Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd. Probably uttered by the driver…”Dagnabbit I hate it when this happens” From the dispatch logs, vehicle was abandoned after the incident. Incident: 00195 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Michel Rd Loc Desc: AT LOWER MICHAEL […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Reeds Tpke / Ranch Rd. Incident: 00159 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Reeds Tpke / Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.974452 -120.644861 Detail Information 11:24 AM 3 [7] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931————— 11:23 AM 2 [6] A49-002 1185 11:18 AM 1 [5] 1039 CSO […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle & Vehicle vs Pole Collision on Appaloosa Road. Incident: 00138 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1958 Appaloosa Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.023573 -120.608289 Detail Information 10:22 AM 3 [5] PGandE POLE WAS ALSO HIT 10:22 AM 2 [4] CHEV TK- RP’S DAD STARTING 1185 10:19 AM 1 [2] PTYS OO VEH […]
Murphys, CA…DEA Bathroom Machineries in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or clips directly onto your gutter. […]
Groveland, CA…Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. The Moc Fire is approximately 2,800 acres with 50% containment. All Evacuation Orders have been lifted as of August 25, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. Beginning Wednesday, August 26, 2020 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…As our summer visitors ranks start to thin it is the perfect time to take a visit to our local high country. Temps are still warm and you can actually find parking spots, have a great time and have a picnic or get a meal. This video and photos were taken just before […]
Groveland, CA…All areas currently under Evacuation Orders will be open to residents for repopulation beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. The following road closures will remain in effect, however; they will be open to residents with identification. Highway 49 from 120 to Black Creek. Priest Coulterville Road, from Highway 120 to J132/Greeley Hill […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires burning in Northern California and support impacted residents in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. “Thank you to the President for your […]
Sacramento, CA…The latest Statewide Fire Map…”Statewide fire map for Sunday, August 23. Tremendous efforts continue around the clock to protect California. Thank you to all supporting the mission!” Click on image below for full sized version…
Groveland, CA…Crews continue to secure the fire line along the north and southwest sides of the incident. The fire activity in the Jack Ass Creek drainage continues to be a point of concern for suppression personnel. Suppression efforts in this area of the fire will continue through the evening. The approaching weather front is projected […]
Groveland, CA…PG&E crews have been able to access most of the equipment affected by the MocFire and restore power to most of the Moccasin and Groveland areas. There are still 419 customers without power but that is down from over 4,000. No estimates as to restoral of the rest because they have as yet been […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Pickup vs Power Pole Near Hwy 12 & Cedar Street. Incident: 00105 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Cedar St / Sr12 Loc Desc: NEAR VARIETY STORE Lat/Lon: 38.190637 -120.829703 Detail Information 8:48 AM 19 [27] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP [Shared] 8:39 AM 18 […]
Groveland, CA…CAL FIRE crews continue to aggressively battle the MOC fire with a primary emphasis on the life safety of civilians and firefighters. Crews have been working tirelessly to start gaining containment on the fire while also preventing the forward spread. Over the past 24 hours we have had numerous additional resources arrive on the […]
Pioneer, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Red Corral Rd / Joyce Rd. Incident: 00308 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Red Corral Rd / Joyce Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.420716 -120.573542 Detail Information 5:43 PM 1 [6] 1039 94-S22
Moccasin, CA…Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant Community- All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire advisements for the community of Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Power Plant will be lifted today, Saturday August 22, at 12pm. Due to the large amount of Fire suppression equipment in the area, speed control will be enforced. Road Closures – Road Conditions: Open […]
Sacramento, CA…The American Red Cross mobilized several teams this week in response to multiple fires throughout the California Gold Country Region. Right now, Red Cross volunteers and staff are supporting evacuees with non-congregate sheltering sites, water, snacks meals, and virtual health and mental health services. As of last night, nearly 400 evacuees stayed in Red […]
Groveland, CA…Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. The latest update is below as well as a link to the latest heat map. Hot spots dropping… MOC FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 8/22/20 Time: 7:30 a.m. INCIDENT FACTS […]
Groveland, CA…I have received several inquiries from concerned citizens regarding the Moc Fire and I’m reaching out to let you know I hear and understand your concerns. On August 20th the Moc Fire ignited and was reported to be approximately three acres. Working closely with our CalFire partners, we monitored the spread of the fire […]
Groveland, CA…The weather was favorable for firefighters today. The fire had no major changes. Current Situation: Continued threat to approximately 1,500 residences. Threat to critical power and water distribution infrastructure for the City of San Francisco, PG&E and Moccasin Fish Hatchery. Evacuations: UPDATE 7:00 PM If you need or have non-emergency Moc Fire information, please […]
Sacramento, CA…State, federal, local, and military resources are on the front lines aggressively battling the dynamic wildfires across California. As they continue their efforts, you can do your part to plan, prepare, and stay aware. Learn more at readyforwildfire.org. Please watch the video below for a statewide update for August 21, 2020 on the fire […]
Sacramento, CA…Thunderstorms with little to no rainfall are possible once again Sunday – Tuesday. These could produce fire starts, so a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. Remember, always have an emergency plan during fire season in case a fire starts near you. readyforwildfire.org Fire Weather Watch URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service […]
Groveland, CA…The latest from the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”UPDATE 9:11AM We now have a phone number for non-emergency fire related information. Please call 209-533-5151. UPDATE 8:09 AM The #MocFire is up to 2500 acres per CAL Fire with zero containment. Wards Ferry Rd is now closed in Big Oak Flat and on the Sonora side. The […]
Copperopolis, CA…Salt Fire reaches 75% Containment. The Cause is under investigation and most of the resources have moved to other fires. From the CAL FIRE TCU..”#SaltFire [update] The fire remains 1789 acres and 75% contained. Near Salt Spring Reservoir, Salt Spring (Calaveras County)” Salt Fire General Information CAL FIRE Incident Yes Last Updated 8/20/2020 Date […]
Groveland, CA….From CAL FIRE TCU…”#mocfire [update] The Fire is 2500 acres and 0% contained. Near Hwy 49 and Hwy 120 Moccasin (Tuolumne County)” Below is a shot from the Moccasin Peak ALERTWildfire Camera..
Groveland, CA…The image below is not to be used to decide whether to evacuate or not. If you get a door knock, go. It is just to indicate in a non-real time basis an approximate look at the hot spots of this fire. The satellites can pick up elevated heat as well and not just […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Near Ferretti Rd / Sr120. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00510 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Ferretti Rd / Sr120 Loc Desc: 1 MILE JSO SR120 Lat/Lon: 37.839916 -120.225516 Detail Information 9:31 PM 4 [5] 1039 61-S2 – COPIES LL – 61-153 ENRT TO RELIVE 61-5 AND HAVE 61-5 […]
