Pinecrest, CA…Last night structure protection continued along Highway 108 including backfiring operations east of Douglas tract and around Baker Station. Crews also worked around the Bennett Juniper completing containment lines and allowing backfiring operations in the area, increasing protection around this legacy tree. Today’s red flag warning combined with critical fuel conditions may create the […]
Bear Valley, CA…Closure of Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and Spicer Lake has been ordered by the Forest Service ahead of the Donnell Fire. A Forest Closure Order for the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness on the Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts went into effect yesterday. Spicer Reservoir is also within the closure area, campgrounds are open, but the lake is […]
Awahanee, CA, August 9, 2018- The Ferguson Fire is now 95,104 acres with 80% containment and 1,532 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 104 engines, 14 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 17 crews, 5 masticators and 20 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and 14 injuries to date. 10 structures have been […]
Angels Camp, CA…Friday night’s market has been cancelled due to hazardous air quality. A health advisory has been issued by the county. We will resume our regular schedule on Friday, August 14 at 5pm. Please stay indoors and be safe.
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near SR26 / Hogan Dam Rd Incident: 00436 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR26 / Hogan Dam Rd Loc Desc: SR26 / GOLD CREEK ENTRANCE Lat/Lon: 38.186368 -120.825467 Detail Information 9:21 PM 4 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 754-1740 FOR MC TOW 9:21 PM 3 [10] PER CASO AFFIRM […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potentially hazardous air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. Although the air throughout the county is currently rated as Unhealthy, the […]
Pinecrest, CA…The fire pushed further up the Arnot and Disaster Creek drainages to the northeast. The fire crossed Douglas Creek on the north side of Highway 108. Overnight crews continued to make progress constructing dozer and hand lines off the Eagle Meadow (5N01) Road. Increased fire activity is expected today due to the lifting of […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Rollover Collision Near Meadowlark Ln / Sutter Creek Rd. Incident: 00061 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Meadowlark Ln / Sutter Creek Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.417128 -120.725820 Detail Information 7:16 AM 6 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 BRUSATORIS TOW 2092675990 7:16 AM 5 [11] ADV 1185 – ON MEADOWLARK OFF SUTTER CREEK […]
Bear Valley, CA…We just checked in the the Alpine County Sheriff’s Dept on the potential impacts of the Donnell Fire in our neck of the woods. Today the closed the gates back into Highland Lakes as a precautionary measure. Campgrounds are all open with the only changes is the Spicer has been closed to all […]
Awahanee, CA, August 7, 2018 -Highway 120 is now open to Crane Flat Rd. The Ferguson Fire is now 94,992 acres with 43% containment and 2,357 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 202 engines, 18 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 39 crews, 5 masticators and 33 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and […]
Pinecrest, CA…Fire spread was minimal today due to the inversion layer, although acreage did increase by about 2,000 acres due to better field verification. Calm conditions stayed in place most of the day allowing crews to focus on structure protection; clearing vegetation and extinguishing hot spots. The poor visibility continued to hamper air attack operations, […]
Milton, CA…Traffic Update…Big Rig Overturned Near Milton Rd / Shalimar Dr Incident: 00290 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Milton Rd / Shalimar Dr Loc Desc: PAST THE ROCK CREEK LANDFILL Lat/Lon: 38.103094 -120.908711 Detail Information 2:05 PM 3 [9] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt by CHP 2:02 PM 2 […]
MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has opened eastbound and westbound State Route 140 (SR-140) for approximately 21 miles from the end of the climbing lane to the Yosemite National Park entrance. This stretch of SR-140 had been closed due to wildfire. However, the SR-140 entrance to Yosemite remains closed, as do […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Fire Reported on Shake Ridge Road in Amador County Incident: 00183 Type: Report of Fire Location: 16303 Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.444384 -120.724485 Detail Information 12:09 PM 6 [17] A94-005 RDWY CLR 11:20 AM 5 [15] A94-001 UNABLE TO REACH 94-5 // RESUME ONE WAY TRAFFIC WILL CONTROL TRAFFIC 10:38 AM […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Boat Fire Contained Near Sr12 / Burson Rd Incident: 00139 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr12 / Burson Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.183543 -120.890366 Detail Information 9:14 AM 11 [25] RP ADVISING OF FIRE – 3RD HAND INFO – NO DETAILS / SAG 9:13 AM 10 [21] 1039 CDF SDS 9:08 AM 9 […]
Awahanee, CA, August 7, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire grew by 2,829 acres throughout the day and is now 94,331 acres with 43% containment and 2,357 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 202 engines, 18 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 39 crews, 5 masticators and 33 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River in steep and inaccessible terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. Due to the other large fires in the region and state, […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Pacific Crest Trail has been closed from Highway 108 to Highway 4 as of August 6th due to the proximity of the Donnell Fire. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is a treasured pathway through some of the most outstanding scenic terrain in the United States. Beginning in southern California at the […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River in steep and rough terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. The fire has been managed as full suppression incident from the […]
Awahanee, CA, August 6, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire is now 91,502 acres with 38% containment and 2,689 personnel that are currently engaged on the fire which include 203 engines, 20 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 40 crews, 5 masticators and 33 dozers. There have been 2 fatalities and 11 injuries to date. 10 structures have […]
Pinecrest, CA… Due to extreme fire behavior on Sunday, the Donnell Fire jumped Highway 108 at Brightman Flat and forced fire crews to disengage from the fire’s intense edge, according to Lee Rickard, incident commander for the Central Coast Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire consumed numerous structures in the area of Dardanelle and Brightman […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire started on August 1 near the east side of Donnell Lake. The fire is burning primarily along the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River in steep and rough terrain with heavy standing dead and down timber. The fire has been managed as full suppression incident from the […]
Pinecrest, CA…There is a public meeting scheduled at 5 p.m. Monday, August 6 at the Summit Ranger District’s Pinecrest Amphitheater. Fire managers will be on hand to talk about the Donnell Fire and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Vallecito, CA…A bit of great news from Cal-Fire TCU…”Firefighters have worked diligently to achieve 40% containment. The fire’s forward progress has been stopped with acreage currently at 136 acres.”
Arnold, CA…From Cal-Fire TCU on this afternoon’s Fire in Arnold. “We just dodged a figurative bullet. A vegetation fire was quickly contained in Arnold. BBQ briquettes were carelessly discarded and caused the fire. @smokey_bear would be so disappointed. PLEASE be smart! DON’T be careless! #DontLetThisBeYou”
