Traffic Update…..Vehicle on Side Near Tiger Creek Rd / McKenzie Dr Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tiger Creek Rd / McKenzie Dr Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.443067 -120.514065 Detail Information 5:18 PM 5 [10] 6 REQ WRECKER W/ 100 FT OF CABLE – VEH ON ITS SIDE IN DIFFICULT SPOT 5:15 PM 4 […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Van vs Tree, Possible DUI Near Sr4 / Meadowview Rd Incident: 00311 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / Meadowview Rd Loc Desc: JEO CALAVERAS BIG TREES Lat/Lon: 38.251055 -120.357672 Detail Information 4:58 PM 6 [17] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CAL FIRE / ALL LANES BLKD / DRVR HBD [Shared] 4:52 PM 5 [14] [Rotation […]
Murphys, CA…Fire Update…Fire Reported Near Hwy 4 & Red Apple Drive. Looks like they may be able to keep this one to a large spot fire. Incident: 00182 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Red Apple Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.177738 -120.386228 Detail Information 12:46 PM 1 [1] FOREST FIRE
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”Sunday morning was far from quiet for us. One of our deputies stopped a car near Springfield and Shaws Flat Road in Sonora for several vehicle code violations. That stop turned into a major bust. The driver, 35-year-old James St. Louis of Glendive, MT, admitted having several loaded guns in […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Fire South of Angels Camp on Hwy 49 Incident: 00127 Type: Car Fire Location: 0 Sr49 Loc Desc: JSO GLORY HOLE Lat/Lon: 38.041438 -120.522651 Detail Information 10:36 AM 2 [4] 1039 CALFIRE SDS 10:35 AM 1 [2] ON RHS Unit Information 10:38 AM 2 Unit Assigned 10:38 AM 1 Unit Enroute
Bear Valley, CA…A smoke column is visible from Highway 4 north of Spicer Reservoir. Fire activity in this area increased due to steep, dense vegetation, dry fuels and gusty south and southwestern winds. Uncommon fire activity at night has been observed in the northwestern portion of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Expect increased aviation in the area […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 8-15-18 CCSO Deputies responded to a reported burglary at the Calaveras County Water District Treatment Plant in Valley Springs. Sometime during the night of 8-14-18 to the morning of 8-15-18, an unknown suspect or suspects broke in to the building and attempted to steal several vehicles on the property including a tractor […]
Pinecres, CA…Due to more accurate perimeter mapping a slight decrease in the percentage of containment was noted. Significant decrease in both fire activity and threats to structures allowed firefighters to continue progress on containment. Night crews were pulled off the line at midnight and rotated in this morning with the day crews to assist with […]
Groveland, CA….Traffic Update…Vehicle Over Side on Camp Mather Trail Incident: 00086 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Camp Mather Trl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.888947 -119.841836 Detail Information 8:57 AM 11 [17] 1039 6 8:49 AM 10 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF RECALLED AGAIN STATING YNP RANGER IS 97, IT IS ON EVERGREEN ROAD NEAR MM 3, NOT […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near SR4 / Appaloosa Way Incident: 00052 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR4 / Appaloosa Way Loc Desc: AT 4614 SR4 Lat/Lon: 38.049420 -120.631128 Detail Information 7:00 AM 3 [11] 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 6:59 AM 2 [10] A49-002 1185 SAM BERRI TOW – OWNERS REQ 6:30 AM 1 [8] [Notification] […]
Pinecrest, CA…Wildland Fire Modules made significant progress on the west side of the fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Helicopters were able to support the modules by dropping water on the fire throughout the day. In addition, Helirappellers were inserted to construct a helicopter landing area (helispot) west of the fire boundary. On the southern and […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Moore was riding his Yamaha Majesty scooter northbound on SR-49 north of Gold Rush Lane in “13 Curves”. He was unable to negotiate a left hand curve and his Yamaha overturned, causing Moore to be ejected from his Yamaha. Moore sustained major injuries due to the collision and was life flighted to Doctors […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Fairgrounds on Hwy 49 Incident: 00239 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: 2415 Sr49 Loc Desc: NB SR49 JNO FAIRGROUNDS Lat/Lon: 38.026359 -120.512277 Detail Information 1:42 PM 8 [9] 1039 SAM BERRI / 3A 1:29 PM 7 [15] [Appended, 13:46:51] [6] PTYS OO VEH WALKING AROUND 1:29 PM 6 [13] [Appended, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. Stop by and see the […]
Bear Valley, CA…We normally don’t publish the heat maps of the fires because they can be inaccurate and show heated air aloft etc. We thought this recent one of the Donnell Fire was illustrative though. It shows they are making good progress taking the heat out of the fire for much of the perimeter. On […]
Pinecrest, CA…Fire spread was minimal overnight, primarily along the northwest fire edge in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness where Wildland Fire Modules are spiked out and will be working today. Overnight, crews continued to enhance containment lines along the southern and eastern flanks of the fire and to do structure protection including within the Haypress area. Today, […]
Kirkwood, CA…On 8-10-2018 at approximately 1105 hours, Jim Hutton a resident of Sacramento and his passenger, Theresa Lish a resident of Auburn were traveling eastbound at approximately 50 miles per hour on their 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle on SR-88 behind 5 other motorcycles in a group. When they were east of Mormon Emigrant Trail, Mr. […]
MOkelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Sr26 Incident: 00151 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr26 Loc Desc: SB 49 2 MIL JSO MOK Lat/Lon: 38.297792 -120.704669 Detail Information 12:08 PM 5 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 MOTHERLOADE TOW 209-754-1740 **** W/FB 12:07 PM 4 [15] A49-003 1185 12:07 PM […]
Anderson, CA – Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has closed its forestlands in California. SPI takes pride in allowing non-motorized public access for hunting and other recreational values but must take this action to protect resources and public safety. This follows similar announcements by other […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Solo Vehicle Rollover Near Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd Incident: 00164 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tuolumne Rd / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.965239 -120.271055 Detail Information 10:35 AM 9 [15] ATT #PE4JSQ76 —— UNK ETA WIL CB 10:28 AM 8 [14] 1039 ATT 10:28 AM 7 [13] 1039 AHEARNS ON OWNERS […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update…Head on Collision Near Pool Station Rd / Upper Andy Rd Incident: 00090 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Pool Station Rd / Upper Andy Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.127174 -120.661871 Detail Information 9:32 AM 3 [8] [Appended, 09:32:38] [3] TAN TRUCK IS 1125 BOTH DOT 9:32 AM 2 [6] [Appended, 09:32:38] [1] […]
Pinecrest, CA…Additional firefighters arrived throughout the day on Sunday. These crews will bolster those already making good progress on the fire. Last night, crews were able to contain a 20 acre spot fire in the Eagle Creek drainage, about 2 miles north of Eagle Meadow. Today line construction will continue from the Bennett Juniper to […]
Awahanee, CA, August 13, 2018- The Ferguson Fire is now 96,457 acres with 86% containment and 1,020 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 69 engines, 6 water tenders, 5 helicopters, 16 crews, 2 masticator and 14 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and 19 injuries to date. 10 structures have been […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Down in Roadway Near Smith Station Rd / Greeley Hill Rd Incident: 00270 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Smith Station Rd / Greeley Hill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.753872 -120.105769 Detail Information 1:51 PM 2 [2] 1039 SO, THEY WILL PLACE CALL TO CO RDS 1:50 PM 1 [1] TREE BLOCKING
Barton, CA…Traffic Update…Minor Injury Collision in Clearing Stages Near Sr88 / Inspiration Dr E Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr88 / Inspiration Dr E Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.491855 -120.511813 Detail Information 12:23 PM 12 [24] A94-005 RDWY CLR 12:20 PM 11 [22] 1039 ATR 209-295-5270 FB 12:19 PM 10 [21] A94-005 1185 FB […]
Roseville, CA…U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, joined by 13 California members of the House of Representatives called on President Trump to continue to provide federal assistance for fire suppression and recovery. “For the state of California to endure these catastrophic wildfires, it is going to take your continued leadership and support,” the letter to the […]
Pinecrest, CA…The fire laid down slightly through the night. As temperatures drop and humidity rises the fire is expected to be fuels driven less than wind driven so low fuel moistures and spotting will remain a concern. Structure protection continued ahead of the fire as it progressed slowly in an easterly direction at Kennedy Meadows […]
San Andreas, CA…Fire Update…Fire Reported Near Treat Ave / Sr49 Incident: 00410 Type: Report of Fire Location: Treat Ave / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.194230 -120.677792 Detail Information 4:55 PM 2 [4] PER RP // FIRE 1097 4:55 PM 1 [1] RP CALL FIRE DEPT // ADVSD RP TO CALL 911 Unit Information 4:57 PM […]
Yosemite, CA…The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to reopen on Monday, August 13th. Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m. Yosemite Valley has been closed to visitors since Wednesday, July 25th, due to impacts from the Ferguson Fire. Visitors can access […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View with Host Cory Burnell and Guest Congressman Tom McClintock on Wildfires
