San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Four Vehicle Collision Near SR12 / SR26. Please use caution in the area of this multiple vehicle collision. Incident: 00100 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: SR12 / SR26 Loc Desc: WB / JWO * CONSTRUCTIONI ZONE Lat/Lon: 38.211851 -120.764399 Detail Information 8:43 AM 9 [21] CALL#31635 FINCH’S TOW // RED LEXS 8:43 […]
San Bernardino, CA…USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Railroad Ties on Fire Near Sr108 / Keystone Ranch. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00091 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Keystone Ranch Loc Desc: SR108 / KEYSTONE RANCH Lat/Lon: 37.847256 -120.559529 Detail Information 8:14 AM 4 [5] 1039 RR 8:12 AM 3 [4] A61-001 NTFY RR TIES […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Pickup Fire Near Saint Andrews Rd / Sr26. Incident: 00388 Type: Car Fire Location: Saint Andrews Rd / Sr26 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.174018 -120.833460 Detail Information 10:28 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] ***1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-725-3931*** 10:26 PM 5 [7] C49-100 1185 FORD DODG PK W/ BO FRNT […]
San Andreas, Calif. — The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to drift smoke from the various fires around the State. There are currently no fires burning in Calaveras County. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Dog on Hwy 49 North of Angels Camp. Dog in middle of roadway. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00373 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3712 Sr49 Loc Desc: SR49 Lat/Lon: 38.098911 -120.587806 Detail Information 9:26 PM 8 [12] B49-030 BOTH SB LANES ARE BLOCKED 9:21 PM 7 [11] […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Cow Near Buena Vista Rd / Coal Mine Rd Incident: 00366 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Buena Vista Rd / Coal Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.287211 -120.911621 Detail Information 9:02 PM 3 [6] 1039 THOMAS WATERS – ENRT 8:53 PM 2 [3] ONLY INFO AT THIS TIME / VEH VS […]
McClellan Park, CA…Great to be here. Great to be with the Governor. We’ve been speaking a lot about the problem, and it’s a big problem, and it’ll get solved. We want to pay our love and respect, and we say “God bless you” to those that were killed in this horrible fire, because it’s a […]
Oakland, CA…The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combating the SQF Complex burning in Tulare County. On Sept. 13, 2020, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the SQF Complex. At the time of […]
Oroville, CA…At the site of the North Complex Fire, Governor Newsom signed AB 2147, a bill that eliminates barriers that prevent former inmate fire crews from pursuing a career as a firefighter once they served their time. Authored by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes, the bill allows nonviolent offenders who have fought fires as members of […]
West Point, CA…A water main break occurred early this afternoon and impacts Barney Way and Acorn Way in West Point. Water service is expected to be fully restored by 7pm today, September 12, 2020. NO boil water advisory is required currently or when restoration occurs. Please check back on this website for any additional information.
Arnold, CA….Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Near Hwy 4 & Upper Moran Road. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it had the opportunity to spread to vegetation. Incident: 00278 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr4 / Big Trees Village Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.296389 -120.284111 Detail Information 3:03 PM 4 [15] ALSO REPORTED JEO MORAN RD […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA….Firefighters remain on scene mopping up after a one to two acre brush fire that was reported early this morning near the cemetery. Great work everyone!!! The first heavy winter storm can’t get here too soon this year…..
Oroville, CA…North Zone: From Lee Summit to Claremont Peak, the fire remains in the current footprint. Crews are engaged with tactical firing operations near Lookout Rock and reinforcing structure protection in the Bucks Lake, Haskins, and Highlands areas. Crews are prepping existing roads and building dozer lines to tie in with old fire scars and […]
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 […]
