Bridgeport, CA. August 31st, 2020– Influenced by dry fuels, topography and winds, the Slink Fire made a substantial run towards the towns of Walker and Coleville at approximately 3 p.m. this afternoon. The fire has grown to 6,500 acres, with 5% containment. Click the above image for a full sized photo of the Slink Fire […]
Sacramento, CA…Over 16,000 firefighters continue to battle 18 major fires and lightning complexes across California. Firefighters continue to make good progress with increased containment figures on all of the fires, and even full containment on two of the large wildfires. As progress is made, many of the evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded. However, nearly 40,000 […]
Bridgeport, CA. August 31st 2020– The Slink Fire, located in the Slinkard Valley two miles west of Coleville, California, saw another active night last night. Around 6 p.m., fire behavior and activity increased, especially on the south end of the fire near the Rodriguez Flat area, burning in heavier fuels. Also on the south end, […]
Pinecrest, CA…Yesterday morning a hiker was suffering from significant medical complications near Bear Lake in Tuolumne County. He activated a SPOT Device (GPS location beacon) alerting Search and Rescue of his need for assistance. CHP Helicopter (H-20) quickly located the hiker, landing nearby. Paramedic Hallam began treating the hiker and loaded him into H-20, before […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Honda vs Jeep Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd. Incident: 00393 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 5:45 PM 1 [1] WHI HOND CIV VS BLK JEEP (NEG INSURANCE – SPAINISH SPEAKERS) Unit Information 5:46 PM 9 Unit Assigned 5:46 PM 8 […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lanes Near Sr120 / Memorial Dr. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00387 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr120 / Memorial Dr Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.831962 -120.245007 Detail Information 5:42 PM 3 [21] 1039 TUOL SO 5:35 PM 2 [4] EB LNS 1125 5:35 PM 1 [2] GLD LEXS […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision near Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd Incident: 00359 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Winters Rock Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.012964 -120.291406 Detail Information 4:41 PM 5 [7] 1039 TUOLSO 1141 4:41 PM 4 [6] 1039 CDF 4:40 PM 3 [3] PASSING VEHS HITTING DEBRIS […]
El Dorado Hill, CA…The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office is increasing fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations for BLM-managed public lands in the Sierra Nevada foothills effective Aug. 27, due to high fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order, issued on April 28, […]
Burson, CA…Traffic Update….Hit & Run With Stolen Goats in Roadway Near Burson Rd & Carol Ln. Please use caution at least for the goats sake. Sounds like they have had a busy week. Incident: 00291 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Burson Rd / Carol Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.163473 -120.891375 Detail Information 6:25 […]
Arnold, CA…A message from PG&E..”This is Pacific Gas and Electric. We are calling to notify you that your area may be experiencing a power outage at this time. This outages affecting 1468 customers if you’re experiencing a hazardous situation such as a gas leak or down power line please call PG&E immediately at 1-800-743-5002 we […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Murphys Grade Road About Mile Out of Murphys. Please use caution or avoid the area till incident clears. Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Murphys Grade Rd / French Gulch Rd Loc Desc: ABOUT 1 MIL OO MURPHYS Lat/Lon: 38.137882 -120.468599 Detail Information 12:18 PM 1 [3] 1039 […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update…Possible Injury Motorcycle Incident Near Hwy 49 & Fourth Crossing. Incident: 00102 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: SR49 AT FOURTH CROSSING Lat/Lon: 38.132760 -120.635019 Detail Information 9:13 AM 4 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931——— 9:13 AM 3 [10] 1185 FOR MC 9:09 AM […]
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Fire Reported Near Stout Lane. Incident: 00462 Type: Report of Fire Location: 10982 Stout Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.777393 -120.173180 Detail Information 7:26 PM 2 [2] XFR CAL FIRE 7:26 PM 1 [1] RP SEES SMOKE
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Blocking Lane Near Sr108 / Rock Shop. The Vic’s Towing driver had a front row view of a collision near the mythical Rock Shop. Incident: 00237 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Rock Shop Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.846264 -120.559460 Detail Information 1:20 PM 7 [11] 1039 3A – VICS – […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Across Roadway Near Warren Rd / Lone Oak Dr Incident: 00182 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Warren Rd / Lone Oak Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.133972 -120.913269 Detail Information 1:04 PM 2 [2] ACROSS NB LANE 1:03 PM 1 [1] TREE IN RDWY Unit Information 1:07 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Camp Connell, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Truck On Its Roof With Pinned In Occupant Near Sr4 / Meko Dr. Hwy 4 temporarily closed for extraction. Incident: 00331 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Meko Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.322220 -120.252732 Detail Information 8:22 PM 9 [21] S3 CPS ON INJ STATUS 7:53 PM 8 [18] HWY […]
Groveland, CA…All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire Advisements for the communities impacted by the MOC Fire have been lifted. The agencies involved in helping to mitigate this fire have effectively entered the final stages of containment and mop up. The personnel and cooperating agencies assisting the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit have begun transitioning out. CAL […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Groveland, CA…Join us today for our Facebook Live Operations briefing on the current conditions of the MOC Fire. The briefing will start at 8:00 AM. This will be our final Facebook Live Operational briefing on the MOC Fire. The final incident update is below as well.
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 […]
