Ahwahnee, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for Incline Rd from Clearing House to the Foresta Bridge. Please evacuate as soon as possible. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic. If you are signed up you will be notified via the Mariposa Sheriff’s Office Emergency Alert System by Text, Email and a […]
Ahwahnee, CA…Situation Summary: The inversion layer today was strong covering most of the area in smoke and limiting the activity noted during the two previous afternoons. Smoke limited the air attack and observation of the East side of the fire. However, late in the afternoon, conditions changed as the fire began to actively move Southwest […]
Ahwahnee, CA…The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the current situation of the Ferguson Fire. Officials will be giving an operational overview briefing highlighting the current actions that firefighters are taking on the fire. Current maps of the fire will be […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Fire Reported Near Old Priest / Sr120 Incident: 00403 Type: Car Fire Location: Old Priest / Sr120 Loc Desc: BY MINERS MART Lat/Lon: 37.813975 -120.271992 Detail Information 4:51 PM 3 [5] 1039 CDF THE FOREST SERVICE WAS 1097 AND NOW CDF IS THERE IN THE PKING LOT OF MINERS MART 4:49 PM […]
Soulsbyville, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Incident: 00364 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Soulsbyville Rd Loc Desc: OUTPOST Lat/Lon: 37.996608 -120.267419 Detail Information 3:33 PM 3 [3] BLK LEXS HAS THEM BLOCKED IN 3:32 PM 2 [2] WHI JEEP RAN RP OFF THE RDWY 3:32 PM 1 [1] BLK LEXS VS […]
Wilseyville, CA…Traffic Update….Tree Blocking Roadway Near Sr26 / Sawyer Rd Incident: 00255 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Sawyer Rd Loc Desc: 19798 Sr26 Lat/Lon: 38.377817 -120.553056 Detail Information 2:56 PM 3 [8] [Notification] [CHP]-PER OTHER RP, TREE FELL AND BLOCKING [Shared] 2:40 PM 2 [2] 1039 CT 2:39 PM 1 [1] PINE TREE HANGING […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Black Cow with Red Ear Bling near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Incident: 00254 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Detail Information 2:41 PM 4 [12] 1039 CAL SO WILL START AC 2:39 PM 3 [8] [Appended, 14:40:45] [1] BLK COW […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Chevy Truck vs Power Pole near Sr26 / Farris Dr. Fire has extended into vegetation. Incident: 00244 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Farris Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.150102 -120.858128 Detail Information 2:28 PM 9 [12] V376 ADV FIRE AT THIS 1020 2:28 PM 8 [11] 1039 PGandE // […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd Incident: 00143 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Olive Orchard Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.130231 -120.874024 Detail Information 11:18 AM 8 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] ***** 1039 MOTHERLODE TOW 209-754-1740 **** 10:56 AM 7 [10] 1039 CALSO 10:55 AM 6 [7] 1039 CALSO 10:54 […]
Angels Camp, CA…On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Party #1 was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders was driving his 1980 Ford westbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at 40 mph approaching the 2005 Subaru. Party #1 […]
Yosemite, CA…Crews successfully held the fire along Highway 140 and protected structures as the fire showed significant growth to the south in Nutmeg and Devils Gulch area. Crews initiated several important new containment lines including Sweetwater Ridge on the southwest flank of the fire. Contingency lines are also being established on the fires eastern flank […]
Jamestown, CA…On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 6:14 pm, a 91 year old male Sonora resident was driving a 1993 Toyota Camry eastbound on State Route 120/108, approaching Yosemite Junction. At this time, 42 year old Berkeley resident, Julieta Pisani-McCarthy, was driving a 2017 Ford Fiesta, westbound on State Route 120 intending to make […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle Off Roadway Over Fence Near SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd Incident: 00496 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Rolleri Bypass Rd Loc Desc: SR4 / SR4 BYPASS Lat/Lon: 38.077169 -120.531202 Detail Information 7:46 PM 3 [8] B49-006 OLD VALLECITO RD CLOSED TEMPORARILY – WILL ADV 7:25 PM 2 [4] 2 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update…Collision on Horseshoe Lane with possible arm injuries.. Incident: 00320 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Horseshoe Ln Loc Desc: CONESTOGA TRAIL AT HORSE SHOE Lat/Lon: 37.953287 -120.688185 Detail Information 1:59 PM 8 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI / 7283931 1:59 PM 7 [10] 1039 49 OFC 1:58 PM 6 [9] […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney: “Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, a man who dedicated his life to protecting his […]
Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform road construction including tree removal of dead and dying trees on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) from the Arnold Byway to the Calaveras/Alpine county line. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control will be in effect on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from upper […]
Washington, DC…I am deeply sorry for the tragic loss of this young man, Braden Varney. To his wife and children go my deepest sympathy. To his fellow Cal Fire heroes, please know as you mourn your colleague, we appreciate all you do to keep us safe.
El Portal, CA…It is with deep sadness that CAL FIRE can confirm that this morning while battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest, CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney from the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit was tragically killed. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please join us in […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Motorcycle near Baldwin St / Kirby St Incident: 00468 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Baldwin St / Kirby St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.110252 -120.866672 Detail Information 8:58 PM 4 [7] 1039 CALSO [Shared] 8:58 PM 3 [5] [Appended, 20:58:58] [2] OFF RDWY 8:58 PM 2 [2] 1125 8:58 PM 1 […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Pedestrian on Buckhorn Ridge Road Incident: 00448 Type: Hit and Run w/Injuries Location: 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.444373 -120.536340 Detail Information 8:23 PM 1 [5] *** VEH VS PED Unit Information 8:24 PM 2 Unit Assigned 8:24 PM 1 Unit Enroute
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Collision Near Daphne St / Myrtle St. Incident: 00434 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: Daphne St / Myrtle St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.193778 -120.828487 Detail Information 8:11 PM 4 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj [Shared] 7:38 PM 3 [5] 1039 CAL SO 7:38 […]
Groveland, CA…The Lost Claim Campground on Groveland Ranger District will be closed to the public until July 20 due to a fire that ignited in the area July 12. The fire did not damage the campground’s infrastructure, but it was close enough that the area needs to be cleaned up before it will be ready […]
Jamestown, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Dept on July 10th..”The demolition of Rosalinda’s Gentlemen’s Club and Motel located along Hwy 108 in Jamestown began yesterday, four months after an undercover investigation culminating in a search warrant was conducted resulting in ten people being booked into the county jail. Crews arrived this morning to continue with efforts focused […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle on the Rocks Near Pattison Way / Cheyanne Dr Incident: 00370 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Pattison Way / Cheyanne Dr Loc Desc: NEAR ENTRANCE TO CHEYANNE RANCH Lat/Lon: 38.205437 -120.905142 Detail Information 9:00 PM 5 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931——– 9:00 PM 4 [13] B49-010 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree near Leisure Dr / Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Leisure Dr / Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd Loc Desc: ACROSS FROM 23885 LEISURE Lat/Lon: 38.056628 -120.203470 Detail Information 6:56 PM 8 [25] B61-003 1148X FM FIRE STATION BACK TO SCENE BM 30846 […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Incident: 00315 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 3:41 PM 4 [6] CORR 1039 FIRE 3:41 PM 3 [5] 1039 FIRE/1141 3:40 PM 2 [4] 1125 3:40 PM 1 [3] CHRY VS […]
Buck Meadows, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Sheriff’s Deputies are responding to a reported fire in the Packyard Canyon area of Buck Meadows off of Hwy 120 in Groveland to assist the United States Forest Service. The fire is moving at a moderate rate of speed and is currently 2 acres in size. Nearby campground, “Lost […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Non-Injury Collision Near Dollar General on Hwy 4. Incident: 00166 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 1641 Sr4 Loc Desc: NR DOLLAR GENERAL- ARNOLD Lat/Lon: 38.150995 -120.441648 Detail Information 12:31 PM 10 [22] 1039 3A – CALL# 35145 / SAM BERRI 12:12 PM 9 [20] 1039 3A CALL #34847 SAM BERRI 12:10 PM 8 […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Double Fire in the 4,000 Block of Double Springs Road. destroyed a home, displaced a family and Red Cross was called to assist the family. This was dispatched at 6:45PM as a structure fire with possible wildland involvement. Up on arrival of the first in engine it was discovered that there was […]
