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 […]
Murphys, CA…Fire Update….Firefighters Make Quick Work of a 1/2 Acre Fire Near Six Mile Road & Old Murphys Road.
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, […]
Jenny Lind, CA…Fire Update….Vegetation Fire near Milton Rd / S Gulch Rd Incident: 00289 Type: Report of Fire Location: Milton Rd / S Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.060908 -120.871083 Detail Information 4:28 PM 6 [15] 1039 CORDS 4:28 PM 5 [14] 49-10 REQ CORDS FOR CLOSURE 4:18 PM 4 [13] B49-010 WILL HAVE HUNT […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Incident: 00283 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB SR108 JEO APPROX 1 1/2 MILE Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Detail Information 2:43 PM 5 [10] 1039 OFC 2:42 PM 4 [9] 1039 1141 2:42 PM 3 [8] 1039 CDF […]
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”
Yosemite, CA…Due to increased fire activity in the areas adjacent to and on Yosemite National Park, park administrators and fire managers have made the decision to extend the current park closures indefinitely. Fire managers are continuously assessing conditions in the area and will work directly with and will immediately advise park managers as conditions change […]
Arnold, CA….Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported on Jerrilynn Drive in Arnold.
Pinecrest, CA…Well ladies & gents, an incident management team has been called in and the Donnell Fire has crossed the threshold of becoming a multi-day, campaign fire incident. 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 […]
Volcano, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Incident: 00175 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.473324 -120.625996 Detail Information 9:45 AM 3 [3] 1039 94 OFC 9:44 AM 2 [2] 1039 AMA SO 9:44 AM 1 [1] MC DOWN OFF […]
Sonora, CA…The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Sonora for anyone who has been displaced due to the Donnell Fire evacuations. Small pets will be assisted with an outdoor set up at the shelter.
Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: Fire burned moderately under the inversion this morning. The inversion lifted at 11 a.m., drastically increasing fire activity, with isolated torching. Several fire spots are becoming well established, making it difficult for crews to engage them. Fire spread from the fire is directly threating several small communities in a canyon with […]
Pinecrest, CA…Donnell Fire Closes Hwy 108 Over Sonora Pass. SR 108 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 13 MI EAST TO 21.6 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) -DUE TO A WILDFIRE – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 2.1 MI […]
Ione, CA…Traffic Update….Fatality on Hwy 88 Near Ione Incident: 00195 Type: Fatality Location: Buena Vista Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: JSO / IN CONST AREA Lat/Lon: 38.322733 -120.926590 Detail Information 3:30 PM 8 [22] 1185R FOR MC 3:21 PM 7 [21] 1039 AMA SO FOR CORDS 2:03 PM 6 [16] 1039 94-S1 1:59 PM 5 […]
Pinecrest, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….Mandatory Evacuation Order** Further mandatory evacuation orders are being issued in the Donnell Fire from Clark Fork to/ and including Kennedy Meadows. As of 11 AM the fire was estimated at 1000 acres. USFS Photo The Donnell Fire has burned 600 acres and has no containment. Our office issued a […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire continues to present active fire behavior and has burned 600 acres. During morning hours the fire is under an inversion and actively burning in timber and brush, with movement driven primarily by terrain. Once the inversion lifts around noon, the winds in the canyon increase to 25 mph, causing the fire […]
Mariposa, CA…Highway 140 Corridor. A mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for the following areas: Evacuation Orders: Cedar Lodge, El Portal Trailer Court, Incline Road (from Foresta Bridge to Clearing House), Rancheria Flat – Government Housing, Savage’s Trading Post. Residents can begin evacuation now. Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office personnel are in the area contacting residents. […]
Pinecrest, CA…Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued in Donnell Fire. The Donnell Fire has grown to 500 acres with no containment. Our office is issuing a Mandatory Evacuation for the following areas; Wagner Tract, Clark Fork Road, Clark Fork, Camp Liahona, Sands Flat Evacuation Advisory: US Forest Service reports air and ground fire crews are on scene […]
