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 […]
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 […]
Moccasin, CA…The MocFire IC just gave an updated estimated of acreage of the MocFire. Currently it is estimated to be in the 1,700 acre range and 0% contained. With the heavy smoke and reduced visibility tankers haven’t been able to work the fire effectively. So the bulk of the effort has been on the ground […]
Groveland, CA….PG&E is reporting a significant power outage due to the MocFire. Their crews are currently unable to access the damaged equipment so there is no estimated time of restoral at this time. Basically don’t expect power while outcome of fire is in doubt along the Hwy 120 corridor.
Groveland, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…UPDATE 6:33 PM from Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office A evacuation warning has been issued for the following areas: Hwy 49N from the Mariposa / Tuolumne County Line to Mary Harrison Mine Rd including Mary Harrison Mine Rd. Hwy 132 from the 4700 Block of J132 (Greeley Hill Rd) to Priest […]
Moccasin, CA…Unfortunately the MocFire is developing into a very real, threatening incident. For those new to fire season here locally as a rule of thumb when a fire jumps to the east side of Hwy 49 the potential fuels for the fires rise exponentially. The lower elevation grass fires while deadly serious usually don’t have […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Embankment Near Hwy 49 & Carson Hill. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00257 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.027778 -120.506667 Detail Information 3:14 PM 1 [4] OFF RDWY INTO EMBANKMENT Unit Information 3:19 PM 2 Unit Assigned 3:19 PM 1 Unit […]
Calaveritas, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle on Its Side Near Calaveritas Rd / Fricot City Rd. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00229 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Calaveritas Rd / Fricot City Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.151988 -120.597699 Detail Information 2:42 PM 7 [15] B49-010 OUT W/ VEH / 4KKL334 2:36 PM 6 [13] 1039 CSO […]
Moccasin, CA…The Moccasin Fire Grows to 50 Acres Near Hwy 49 & Hwy 120. Please use caution in the area…From CAL FIRE TCU…”#MocFire [update] The Fire is 50 acres near Hwy49 and Hwy 120 Moccasin (Tuolumne County)” Firefighters are at scene of a 3 acre vegetation fire near Hwy 49 and Hwy 120 Moccasin (Tuolumne […]
Milton, CA…Another fire has broken out west of the Salt Fire. From CAL FIRE TCU… “#FlintFire [update] Firefighters have made great progress and are holding the fire at 150 acres, additional incoming resources have been canceled. near Rock Creek Rd. And Coyote Ridge Rd. Milton (Calaveras County)” Earlier…”#FlintFire [update] The Fire is 50 acres, near […]
Coalinga, CA…This morning a Call When Needed (CWN) helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in western Fresno County. The Bell UH-1H helicopter was on a water dropping mission on the Hills Fire, approximately 9 miles south of the City of Coalinga. Air and ground resources responded immediately to the crash site. The Fresno County Sheriff’s […]
Angels Camp, CA…4,181 PG&E Customers Without Power in Angels Camp, Not Brownout Related. Early reports are that this may be from a vehicle vs equipment incident. Outage Details START TIME:AUG 19, 11:33 AM ESTIMATED RESTORATION:Not available CUSTOMERS AFFECTED:4181 CAUSE:Unknown – PG&E is investigating the cause. STATUS:PG&E is assessing the cause at the outage location. LAST […]
Copperopolis, CA…The latest from the CAL FIRE TCU on the Salt Fire…”#SaltFire [update] Firefighters achieved 10% containment on the 1500 acre fire, no structures are threatened at this time. Near Salt Spring Valley Reservior, Salt Spring (Calaveras County)” In the three camera angles below from the Valley Springs side, Bear Mountain and Fowler Peak. While […]
