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
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.
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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 […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Fire Near Sr49 / Sr108. Update….Fire spread to vegetation. Fire Contained but multiple injured parties. Incident: 00158 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Sr108 Loc Desc: JSO – NEAR CHINESE CAMP Lat/Lon: 37.919025 -120.451618 Detail Information 1:52 PM 10 [21] A61-001 VEH RTNS 1036F 1:21 PM 9 [16] 1039 […]
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 […]
