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Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near SR26 / Hogan Dam Rd
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 […]
Wildfire Hazardous Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Calaveras County
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 […]
Donnell Fire 8am Update August 9, 21,097 Acres, 6% Contained, 136 Structures Lost
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 […]
Traffic Update….Rollover Collision Near Meadowlark Ln / Sutter Creek Rd
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 […]
Hwy 4 High Country Update….Campgrounds Open at Spicer & Alpine, Gates Closed Into Highland Lakes
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 […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Fire Near Sr49 / Sr108
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 […]
Ferguson Fire Update…94,992 Acres & 43% Contained, Roadways Starting to Open
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 […]
Donnell Fire Update….13,814 Acres, 5% Contained, Hwy 108 Still Closed
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, […]
Traffic Update…Big Rig Overturned Near Milton Rd / Shalimar Dr
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 […]
Hwy 140 Reopens in Mariposa County
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 […]
Fire Reported on Shake Ridge Road in Amador County
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 […]
Fire Update….Firefighters Make Quick Work of Fire Near Six Mile Road & Old Murphys Road
Murphys, CA…Fire Update….Firefighters Make Quick Work of a 1/2 Acre Fire Near Six Mile Road & Old Murphys Road.
Traffic Update….Boat Fire Contained Near Sr12 / Burson Rd
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 […]
Ferguson Fire Update, 94,331 Acres, 43% Contained, Yosemite Valley & Hwys 120 & 140 Remain Closed
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 […]
The Donnell Fire, 13,200 Acres, 2% Contained, 15 Structures Destroyed, Hwy 108 & Pacific Crest Trail Closed
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, […]
Fire Update….Vegetation Fire near Milton Rd / S Gulch Rd
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 […]
Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd
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 […]
Donnell Fire Closes Portion of Pacific Crest Trail
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 […]
Donnell Fire Explodes to 12,000 Acres, 1% Contained & Public Meeting Tonight.
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 […]
Ferguson Fire August 6th Morning Update, 91,502 Acres, 38% Containment & 2,689 Personnel
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 […]
Donnell Fire Claims Structures Near Dardanelle & Brightman Flat
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 […]
The Donnell Fire, 6,000 Acres, 2% Contained, Growth Starting to Slow
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 […]
Donnell Fire Community Donnell Fire Community Update Planned Aug. 6 at Pinecrest Amplitheater
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.
Parrotts Fire Forward Progress Stopped at 136 Acres
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.”
Discarded BBQ Briquettes Cause of Vegetation Fire
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 Valley and other Sections of the Park Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Impacts from the Ferguson Fire Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road Remain Open from U.S. 395
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 […]
Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported on Jerrilynn Drive in Arnold
Arnold, CA….Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Reported on Jerrilynn Drive in Arnold.
Donnell Fire Now 5,800 Acres, 0% Contained, Sonora Pass Closed, Evacuations Down to Kennedy Meadows
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 […]
Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Rams Horn Grade / Shake Ridge Rd
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 […]