Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: The Donnell Fire ignited at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 1, 2018 near Donnell Lake on Highway 108 east of Pinecrest. The fire has burned about 500 acres with active fire behavior and smoke outputs in two-foot high brush, timber litter and understory. The fire is burning to the northeast. The fire’s objectives […]
Awahanee, CA, August 3, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and where to send […]
Pinecrest, CA…We just checked in the Stanislaus National Forest Headquarters and they are compiling data and getting ready for the first releases on what will be called the Donnell Fire. It has now climbed to 500 acres and hundreds of firefighters are now working to get it under control. Smoke output from this fire is […]
Strawberry, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Evacuation Advisory: US Forest Service reports air and ground fire crews are on scene of a vegetation fire that broke out around 1 PM today in the area of Donnell Vista off of HWY 108. The fire has grown to 100 acres and there is currently no containment. Our office […]
Groveland, CA…Highway Closure and Advisory: Highway 120 is closed South of Crane Flat Road due to a spot fire that broke out at 5 AM this morning. Due to the 40 acre spot fire in the Ned’s Gulch area, our office is issuing an Evacuation Advisory for the areas East of Cherry Lake Road which […]
Awahanee, CA, August 2, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 120 Closed at Big Oak Road Due to Fire Incident: 00036 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: SR120 / Big Oak Rd Loc Desc: EB SR120 AT BIG OAK FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.823239 -120.258765 Detail Information 3:17 AM 1 [3] FIRE IS GETTING CLOSE TO SR120
Wawona, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for: The Community of Wawona. Please use Wawona Road to Highway 41 to safely exit the area. Wawona Road to Highway 140 remains closed. You can begin evacuating now, Yosemite National Park Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office are currently in the area contacting residents. A Red […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Reynolds Ferry Rd Incident: 00366 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Reynolds Ferry Rd Loc Desc: NB Lat/Lon: 37.991619 -120.476975 Detail Information 4:44 PM 2 [2] VEH IS 1125 4:43 PM 1 [1] SUV VS HILL Unit Information 4:46 PM 4 Unit Assigned 4:46 PM 3 Unit Enroute […]
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA…August 1, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Mountain Ranch Rd / Willow Creek Rd Incident: 00096 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mountain Ranch Rd / Willow Creek Rd Loc Desc: NR 270 MOUNTAIN RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.190150 -120.643138 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 8:40 AM 9 Unit Assigned 8:40 AM 8 Unit Enroute 8:42 AM […]
Awahanee, CA, August 1, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire now in its 20th day, started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and other areas will remain closed to all visitors through Sunday, August 5, 2018 due to continued unhealthy smoke impacts and ongoing firefighting operations. The park will continue to assess conditions and […]
Avery, CA…Late Monday afternoon, the Hunter Dam Fire burned within 10 feet of the Calaveras County Water District’s Hunter’s Water Treatment Plant facility in Avery, which provides water service to more than 6,000 customers who live along the upper Highway 4 Corridor. CCWD is grateful to emergency responders who quickly doused the fire before it […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update…..Tree Down Blocking Lane Near Sr104 / Sr88. Incident: 00247 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr104 / Sr88 Loc Desc: 1/2 MILE JNO 88 Lat/Lon: 38.330046 -120.906954 Detail Information 2:57 PM 1 [1] TREE DOWN // BLOCKING NB LANE
Groveland, CA…Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed a forest order closing several Groveland Ranger District roads and trails impacted by the Ferguson Fire. This closure is based on the current and expected fire behavior and will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2018, or until replaced or rescinded. Crews and firefighters with heavy equipment […]
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Awahanee, CA, July 31, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire now in its 19th day, started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke from the Northern California fires continues to impact air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women. Because the Calaveras County […]
Awahanee, CA, July 30, 2018 – Evacuation Orders for the East Westfall Road Area were lifted at 9 a.m. today. These areas will remain under a Fire Advisement. Areas within a Fire Advisement have the potential of falling under an Evacuation Order should conditions change. The East Westfall area will include all homes on East […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…Traffic Update….One Way Traffic Control on Hwy 4 Near Lower Moran in Fire Area… Incident: 00272 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 4545 Moran Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204382 -120.367565 Detail Information 4:05 PM 3 [6] 1039 CT 3:11 PM 2 [2] FOR ANOTHER FIRE 3:11 PM 1 [1] REQ 4 AT COMMERCIAL WAY […]
Hathaway Pines, CA….Fire Update….Some Resources Being Released From Hunter Dam Fire. The air tankers have been released from the 5-6 Acres Hunter Dam Fire and Copter 404 may be released soon as well. They have not officially called “Forward Progress Stopped” but if past is prologue Tankers and other air resources are not usually released […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…10 PG&E Customers Without Power in Hathaway Pines Fire Area. Electric Outage Details START TIME: JUL 30, 2:52 PM ESTIMATED RESTORATION: JUL 30, 6:15 PM CUSTOMERS AFFECTED: 10 CAUSE: Unknown – PG&E is investigating the cause. STATUS: PG&E is assessing the cause at the outage location. LAST UPDATED: JUL 30, 3:17 PM
Avery, CA…Fire Update…..Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 4 & Hunter Dam Road Incident: 00252 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr4 / Hunter Dam Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.199827 -120.365880 Detail Information 2:45 PM 5 [16] [Appended, 14:46:41] [1] VEGETATION FIRE XFER STCC FOR XFER TO CDF SONORA 2:45 PM 4 [11] XFER FIRE 2:43 PM 3 […]
Columbia, CA….Traffic Update….Meals on Wheels Vehicle vs Home on Wheels on Parrotts Ferry Incident: 00169 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 22216 Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.018836 -120.396259 Detail Information 11:13 AM 2 [2] MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER IS RESP, UNK VEH DESC BUT HE LEFT ALL HIS INFO WITH HER NEIGHBOR 11:12 AM […]
Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 4 Traffic Being Affected by Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 4 & Red Hill. Forward progress has been stopped on the fire. Incident: 00155 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Sr4 / Redhill Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.093369 -120.485045 Detail Information 11:18 AM 2 [2] DUE TO FIRE 11:18 AM 1 [1] REQ CHP […]
Awahanee, CA, July 29, 2018 – Brian Hughes, captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, died today in the line of duty on the Ferguson Fire. The fatal incident occurred earlier this morning. Hughes, 33, and his crew were operating in a complex area when he was struck […]
Yosemite, CA…This morning, park officials were informed that a firefighter from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was killed in the line of duty on the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County. The firefighter’s identity is being withheld until appropriate family notifications have been made. The fatal incident occurred earlier this morning. At the time, the […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle Collision Near SR108 / Tulloch Dam Rd. Incident: 00345 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information 3:11 PM 19 [44] B61-001 VEH BACK ON WHEELS DESTROYED ON ALL SIDES 3:11 PM 18 [43] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING […]
Bear Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Ford vs Deer in Bear Valley. There is an injured deer and and injured Ford near Hwy 4 and Bear Valley Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00155 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Bear Valley Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.461059 -120.042197 Detail Information 10:58 AM 3 [8] […]
