Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Honda Pilot vs Tree on Quartz Dr Incident: 00236 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 2794 Quartz Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.250487 -120.368434 Detail Information 3:55 PM 2 [2] SAM BERRI RECV’D CALL F/ INV AND 97 – NOTICED TC / REQ CHP FOR 1110 3:54 PM 1 [1] WHI HOND PLT VS TREE […]
San Andreas, CA…Today, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors agreed to settle the County’s claims against PG&E for damages suffered as a result of the 2015 Butte Fire. After more than two and a half years of information exchange, expert analysis, litigation, and mediation, both PG&E and the County have accepted a “mediator’s proposal” of […]
San Francisco, CA…Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues responding to the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County. PG&E crews are currently focused on supporting first responders and assisting the communities impacted by the fire. Crews are removing downed poles and wires from roadways, and beginning to assess the fire damage to electric and natural […]
Paradise, CA…From the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept…”In the middle of destruction, there are signs of hope. Some of our staff are working in the Concow area providing mutual aid for #CampFire victims. We are assessing damage to the area, conducting welfare checks on animals and residents, feeding livestock that had to be left behind, and […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Just before 8 PM last night, Deputies and fire personnel responded to a house fire in the 11900 block of Appey Way in Sonora. When deputies arrived the home was fully engulfed. Thankfully the three residents home at the time made it out safely. Deputies notified neighbors but no evacuations […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Female Sitting on the Fog Line Near Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Incident: 00053 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: 1/4 MI JWO Lat/Lon: 38.343950 -120.864682 Detail Information 7:36 AM 2 [4] PER AMASO – XRAY SITTING ON FOG LINE JEO BLUE SKY 7:34 AM 1 […]
Paradise, CA…Last night firefighters continued to hold established containment lines. Firefighters actively fought the fire and worked aggressively. Firefighters provided structure protection and will continue to provide structure protection throughout daytime operations. Firefighters will work to put direct and indirect fire lines in while scouting and putting in contingency lines ahead of the fire. Many […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the White House has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, submitted yesterday, to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “We have a real challenge here, threatening our whole way of […]
Paradise, CCA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional 13 fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. 10 human remains were located in Paradise, 7 in homes and 3 outdoors. 3 human remains were located in Concow, 2 outdoors and 1 in a home. This brings the total number of fatalities to […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the ongoing emergency response and help residents recover from devastating fires burning in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Also today, Governor Brown joined leaders of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, California National Guard and the California […]
Murphys, CA…Traffic Update….Collision near Sr4 / Pennsylvania Gulch Rd Incident: 00159 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Pennsylvania Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.134105 -120.455546 Detail Information 11:58 AM 2 [3] NFD – IFO MURPHYS FIRE STN 11:58 AM 1 [2] 2 VEHS INV Unit Information 12:00 PM 3 Unit Assigned 12:00 PM 2 […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is activating a Missing Persons Call Center available to the public to provide and receive information about current persons missing from the Camp Fire Incident. This Call Center will be staffed and answered daily from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. Please call the Missing Persons Call Center using the numbers […]
Paradise, CA…Strong northeast winds are expected to continue through Monday morning. Firefighters worked through the night to hold perimeter lines and provide structure defense in areas where the fire was impacting structures. Steep rugged terrain in some areas will impede control operations. Today firefighters will continue to fight the fire aggressively, provide structure defense and […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (8130) reports an additional 6 additional fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. The human remains were located in Paradise, 5 in homes and 1 in a vehicle. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to 29. November 10, 2018 UPDATE The Butte County Sheriff’s […]
Paradise, CA…November 10, 2018 UPDATE The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional 14 fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Four victims were located in Concow, two in vehicles and two in houses. Ten victims were located in Paradise, seven inside houses, and three outdoors. This brings the total number of […]
Paradise, CA…Strong NE winds are expected to return this evening. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidities, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior are possible including spotting, wind driven runs, torching and crowning. The fire will continue to burn to the NW impacting the communities of Magalia and […]
San Francisco, CA….Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today reports that it is supporting first responders and local agencies and has mobilized its Emergency Operations Center in San Francisco, as well as multiple local operations centers, to support wildfire emergency response to the Camp Fire in Butte and Plumas counties. To support these efforts in […]
Paradise, CA…Strong northeast winds diminished around midafternoon and ushered in the return to a typical diurnal pattern. The fire area is still under the influence of low relative humidity’s, dry fuel moistures. Moderate to extreme fire behavior was observed over the fire area including spotting, wind and fuel driven runs. The fire will continue to […]
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional four fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. All four victims were located in the Paradise area by BCSO detectives. One person was found inside a residence and three people were found outside of residences. This brings the total number of fatalities to […]
Paradise, CA…Strong NE winds pushed the fire to the South and Southwest overnight. The NE winds will continue through the morning and decrease in strength into the afternoon. The fire will continue to burn in drainages to North and Northeast . The fire continues to burn to the Northwest into Magalia and toward Stirling City. […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital and Mother Lode Veterinary Hospital are organizing a drive for those who have lost their homes or are displaced due to the Camp Fire in Butte County. Please drop off any non-perishable food items (no glass please), animal food for any species, hygiene supplies, water, blankets, pillows, clothing,toilet […]
Chico, CA….In response to the widespread damage caused by the Camp Fire, AAA Northern California is taking action to assist its members. The AAA emergency response trailer is stationed at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948. The trailer is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 pm, and is fully […]
Paradise, CA…As reported at yesterday’s press briefing, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has received reports of fatalities due to the Camp Fire. BCSO investigators are still working to confirm the reports. The task is difficult due to the fact that the fire is still active and there are many hazards in areas where fatalities […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci early Friday morning secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Woolsey Fire burning in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal […]
San Andreas, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Our thoughts are with Butte County. A few Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Deputies deployed there immediately yesterday when we received the law enforcement mutual aid request to assist with evacuation and rescues. A couple more of our deputies are up there this morning. Our community knows the devastation of […]
Paradise, CA…The Camp Fire has devastated the town of Paradise and has Chico in its sights. Much of the town has been effected including older sections of the Adventist Health Hospital in the area. We also found out that a family member lost a home and vehicles in the fire… CAMP FIRE Camp Fire Incident […]
Paradise, CA…The Camp Fire continues to create late fire season havoc in Butte County. Much of the town of Paradise has been evacuated, traffic flow on Hwy 99 reversed and even the Adventist Health Hospital has been evacuated and patients relocated. Camp Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: November 08, 2018 12:49 pm. Date/Time Started: November […]
San Francisco, CA…PG&E continues to closely monitor weather conditions in its service area ahead of a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Although no final decision has been made as of 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, PG&E may need to turn off power for safety reasons to approximately 63,000 customers in the early morning of […]
Sacramento, CA…A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of NorCal. Strong winds & dry conditions will create extreme fire weather conditions. Please be cautious & practice fire safety!Red Flag Warning URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE. National Weather Service Sacramento CA. 533 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018…Critical Fire Weather Conditions through Friday Morning […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Draper Mine Rd. Incident: 00370 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Draper Mine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.986724 -120.286263 Detail Information 6:05 PM 6 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-VICS TOW FOR BOTH [Shared] 6:04 PM 5 [14] VICS TOW / 3A CALL 40074 6:03 PM 4 [13] VICS […]
