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…
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Chicken Ranch Rd & Table Mountain Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00314 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Chicken Ranch Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.935047 -120.443128 Detail Information 4:14 PM 7 [9] SIL VEH WAS 23103 HIGH SPEEDS 4:13 PM 6 [8] 1039 61-1 4:13 […]
Sonora, CA…Incident: 00289 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Woodham Carne Rd / Yosemite Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.945517 -120.274651 Detail Information 3:32 PM 1 [5] 1125 Unit Information 3:34 PM 2 Unit Assigned 3:34 PM 1 Unit Enroute
Bridgeport, CA. September 3, 2020– The Slink Fire continues to have active surface fire behavior due to hotter, drier weather conditions and available fuel. This fire is burning west of Antelope Valley and into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Firefighters will use tactics to fully suppress the fire. A Closure Order has been put in place by […]
Arnold, CA…Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs 100 to 110 for the Valley, 95 to 105 for the foothills, and 75 to 100 for the mountains. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s to around 80 for Valley and foothills. The full heat watch warning is below… Excessive Heat Watch URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE […]
La Grange, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Brush Fire Reported Near J59 / Las Cruces Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00083 Type: Report of Fire Location: J59 / Las Cruces Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.704606 -120.466727 Detail Information 7:30 AM 1 [2] BRUSH FIRE
Murpys, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Collision Near Hwy 4 & Williams Street. Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Williams St Loc Desc: NR EL JARDIN Lat/Lon: 38.141025 -120.453404 Detail Information 7:45 AM 9 [17] 1039 SDS OFC/ BELIEVE S1 IS 97 OR ENRT/ THEY WILL 1021 AND ADVS HIM [Shared] 7:44 AM 8 [16] […]
Coleville, CA…The Slink Fire was reported on August 29th at 6 p.m. in the Slinkard Valley southwest of Topaz Lake. It is burning in pinyon juniper, sage and grass and was a result of recent lightning in the area. September 1st, 2020– The Slink Fire behavior moderated today and hard work by firefighters has increased […]
San Francisco, CA…In preparing for the possible need to turn off power to prevent wildfires during severe weather, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has adapted its Community Resource Center (CRC) planning to keep customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing some essential services. PG&E has sought feedback and is listening to […]
Willows, CA…USDA Forest Service officials on the Mendocino National Forest are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a firefighter on the August Complex. Two additional firefighters were involved in the accident. The firefighters were working on the Tatham Fire within the August Complex on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 when the vehicle accident occurred. A […]
Coleville, CA. September 1st, 2020– The Slink Fire, influenced by dry fuels, topography and winds, made a significant run towards the towns of Walker and Coleville yesterday afternoon. Fire behavior moderated somewhat overnight but continued to grow and evacuations and road closures all remain in effect. The fire is currently estimated at 8,300 acres and […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 49 Shut Down for Vehicle Removal South Jack Ass Hill. This is a routine trouble stop a few times a year. Incident: 00081 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Tuttletown Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990487 -120.461935 Detail Information 9:31 AM 5 [7] A61-002 RDWY SHUT DOWN FOR APPROX 20 MINS 8:45 AM […]
