Ahwahnee, CA….Today Firefighters continued to focus on structure protection in the areas around El Portal, Yosemite West, and Jerseydale/Mariposa Pines. They successfully kept the fire on the South side of the Merced River and Highway 140. The fire grew primarily to the South and East, with the majority of the growth occurring in the late […]
Groveland, CA…Two British Motorcyclists astride a 2018 Harley Davidson sustained major injuries when they struck the front of a 2018 Chevrolet driven by a French couple two miles east of the top of Old Priest Grade. The British couple sustained major injuries when they were ejected from their motorcycle and were flown to Modesto area […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Turkey Parts All Over Roadway Near Greenley Rd / Morning Star Dr Incident: 00413 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Greenley Rd / Morning Star Dr Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 37.985638 -120.367092 Detail Information 5:11 PM 2 [6] B61-003 REQ FIRE FOR WASH DOWN 4:56 PM 1 [1] TURKEY PK OT’D AND THERE ARE TURKEY […]
Camp Connell, CA…Traffic Update….Porta Potty Truck vs Unknown in Camp Connell Area. !@#$% has happened on Hwy 4 in the Camp Connell Area. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00245 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr4 Loc Desc: WB 4 AT CAMP CONNELL Lat/Lon: 38.312339 -120.274051 Detail Information 3:14 PM 1 [2] PORTABLE […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle vs Car near Sr120 / New Priest Grade Incident: 00268 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / New Priest Grade Loc Desc: SR120 / NEW PRIEST GRADE Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 Detail Information 1:32 PM 6 [15] 61-S3 120 COMPLETELY BLOCKED 1:12 PM 5 [12] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF IS 97, RDWY 1125 [Shared] 12:59 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released updated details on the fatal collision we reported earlier on. From CHP..”On July 15, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, Dorthea J Martz was driving her 2005 Subaru eastbound on Vallecito Road, east of Rolleri Bypass at a high rate of speed. Mr. Sanders […]
Ahwahnee, CA….Residences and businesses in the State Route 140 corridor continue to be impacted. As the fire continues to move East and South, it will continue to threaten residences in the Jerseydale, Mariposa Pines, Clearing House and Incline areas. Fire crews are fighting the fire aggressively. Very steep terrain makes it difficult to insert crews […]
Glencoe, CA….Traffic Update….Tree Blocking Lane Near Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd Incident: 00051 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr26 / Rich Gulch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.331162 -120.627391 Detail Information 6:59 AM 4 [7] [Appended, 06:59:47] [2] LARGE TREE BLOCKING 6:49 AM 3 [5] **1125 EB PASSING LN 6:48 AM 2 [2] 1039 OFFICE 6:45 AM […]
Drytown, CA…Traffic Collision near Michigan Bar Rd / Carbondale Rd Incident: 00057 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Michigan Bar Rd / Carbondale Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.397094 -121.006163 Detail Information 7:02 AM 2 [10] 94-S1 CONFIRM SAC IS AWARE OF TC // 1039 SAC LOG 204 6:59 AM 1 [4] [Notification] [CHP]-PER AMA SO LT […]
Ahwahnee, CA…This is NOT an Evacuation Order. This is an advisement only of a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change. The Advisory is for: National Park Service El Portal Complex, Rancheria Flat- Government Housing, El Portal Trailer Court, Old El Portal. Should this area become under a Mandatory Evacuation Order you will be notified via […]
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
