Statewide Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 42, 245,000 Acres, 6,900 Structures Destroyed, 15,000 Remain Evacuated

Statewide Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 42, 245,000 Acres, 6,900 Structures Destroyed, 15,000 Remain Evacuated

Sacramento, CA…Over 10,000 firefighters continue making progress on 9 large wildfires burning across California. Yesterday, cooler temperatures and higher humidity aided firefighters in their efforts and allowed for additional evacuations to be lifted. Just over 15,000 people remain evacuated by the fires. As the damage assessment continues latest estimates now put the destruction at an […]

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 108 near Woods Creek

Traffic Update…Collision on Hwy 108 near Woods Creek

Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting possible injury collision on Hwy 108 near Woods Creek Mobile Home Park. Lanes are blocked and please caution in the area…. Incident: 00120 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 18725 Sr108 Loc Desc: IFO WOODS CREEK MHP Lat/Lon: 37.963335 -120.398937 Close Detail Information 9:27 AM 7 [11] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc […]

Traffic Update….Head on Collision Hwy 4 near Darby Russell

Traffic Update….Head on Collision Hwy 4 near Darby Russell

Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy near Darby Russell Road. Lanes are blocked & please use caution in the area… Incident: 00097 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: SR4 / Darby Russell Rd Loc Desc: JEO Lat/Lon: 38.178417 -120.382859 Close Detail Information 8:57 AM 4 [7] HEAD ON TC 8:56 AM 3 […]

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 12 Between Toyon & Valley Springs

Traffic Update….Collision On Hwy 12 Between Toyon & Valley Springs

Valley Springs, CA….CHP…is reporting a collision blocking lanes between Toyon Middle School & Valley Springs. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr12 Loc Desc: 26 BW TOYON MIDDLE SCHL AND VLY SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 38.212236 -120.755198 Close Detail Information 8:15 AM 6 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] *** 1039 […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle on Shake Ridge Road

Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle on Shake Ridge Road

Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a possible injury overturned vehicle collision on Shake Ridge Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00332 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 22581 Shake Ridge Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.484472 -120.607087 Close Detail Information 8:03 PM 4 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 RORYS 209-245-6674 8:03 PM 3 [12] B94-004 1124 […]

Wednesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Climb to 42, 210,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 22,000 Remain Evacuated

Wednesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Climb to 42, 210,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 22,000 Remain Evacuated

Sacramento, CA…Nearly 10,000 firefighters continue making progress on 13 large wildfires burning in the State that combined have burned over 210,000 acres. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity overnight have aided firefighters in their efforts. While many on the evacuation orders have been lifted in Northern California, over 22,000 people remain out of their homes due […]

Collision on Hwy 132 Takes Life of Sarah Nicole Cahoon, 28 from Coulterville

Collision on Hwy 132 Takes Life of Sarah Nicole Cahoon, 28 from Coulterville

Coulterville, CA…On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:18 pm, 28 year old Coulterville resident, Sarah Cahoon, was driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, eastbound on State Route 132, west of Piney Creek Road, at an unknown speed. Cahoon allowed her vehicle to travel over the right shoulder and up an embankment south of the road edge. […]

Traffic Update….Fatality on Hwy 132 Near Piney Creek

Traffic Update….Fatality on Hwy 132 Near Piney Creek

Coulterville, CA…Earlier this evening that was an overturned vehicle fatality on Hwy 132 near Piney Creek. Another sad reminder of the dangers of our local roads. Incident: 00422 Type: Fatality Location: Sr132 / Piney Creek Rd Loc Desc: WB 1/4 MILE JWO PINEY CREEK Lat/Lon: 37.701114 -120.295295 Close Detail Information 8:27 PM 22 [66] 1039 […]

Traffic Update…Foal in Roadway on Hwy 132

Traffic Update…Foal in Roadway on Hwy 132

La Grange, CA…Just after 2pm this afternoon a foal was reported in the roadway. Not something we see everyday. Incident: 00270 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr132 / Pepito Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.680758 -120.332475 Close Detail Information 3:51 PM 8 [32] 61-4 ENRT ETA 15 MINS 3:01 PM 7 [20] 1039 TUOL CO SO , […]

Tuesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 41, 245,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Tuesday Fire Summary, Fatalities Holding at 41, 245,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Sacramento, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary,  Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  In the past week, over 245,000 acres have burned across California.  More than 11,000 firefighters continue making progress on 12 large wildfires burning in the State.  The death toll remains at 41, and more than 5,700 structures destroyed.  As containment figures continue to increase, many of the evacuations across […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Off Road Excursion off Burson Road

Valley Springs, CA…CHP is reporting a Dodge Pickup has gone off of Burson Road. It apparently an unplanned excursion that has resulted in minor injuries. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00307 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: 3548 Burson Rd Loc Desc: X DAKOTA Lat/Lon: 38.193488 -120.889916 Close Detail Information 5:27 PM 7 [10] […]

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Traffic Update….Backhoe on its’ side Near Hwy 49 & Carol Kennedy

Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a pickup with a utility trailer with a backhoe on its’ side. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00313 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carol Kennedy Dr Loc Desc: 1182H Lat/Lon: 38.145943 -120.638864 Close Detail Information 5:31 PM 4 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 MOTHERLODE 209-754-1740 – […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Logging Truck Near Greeley Hill Rd & Ponderosa Way

Traffic Update….Overturned Logging Truck Near Greeley Hill Rd & Ponderosa Way

Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Logging Truck Near Greeley Hill Rd & Ponderosa Way Incident: 00193 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Ponderosa Way Loc Desc: 1/2 MILE W/O Lat/Lon: 37.736810 -120.157456 Close Detail Information 12:45 PM 10 [19] [Notification] [CHP]-PER VIC’S NO TRK AVAIL / WILL ROLL NEXT [Shared] 12:38 PM 9 […]

Monday Fire Summary, 41 Fatalities, 213,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Monday Fire Summary, 41 Fatalities, 213,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 40,000 Evacuated

Santa Rosa, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary Monday, October 16, 2017. 11,000 firefighters continued to make good progress on 14 large wildfires burning across the State, despite the fact that several new fires ignited. On the current 14 large wildfires over 213,000 acres have burned, an estimated 5,700 structures destroyed and sadly 41 people have been […]

Home, Barn & 12 Acres Burn on Friday Afternoon In Lake Camanche Area

Home, Barn & 12 Acres Burn on Friday Afternoon In Lake Camanche Area

Jackson, CA…From the Amador Sheriff’s Office..”Around 3:30 this afternoon the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible barn on fire in the area of Coal Mine Road and Reservation Road. Due to the wind and dry fuels the fire quickly spread, triggering evacuations along Camanche Parkway North, Coal Mine Road, Reservation Road, and Buena […]

Sunday Fire Summary, 40 Fatalities, 217,566 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 75,000 Evacuated

Sunday Fire Summary, 40 Fatalities, 217,566 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 75,000 Evacuated

California Statewide Fire Summary Sunday, October 15, 2017.  Yesterday, nearly 11,000 firefighters beat back the flames and made good progress towards the containment of now 15 large wildfires across California. 217,566 acres have burned in the current 15 large fires, with an estimated 5,700 structures destroyed. Sadly, the death toll has risen to 40 people. As progress has been made on […]

Saturday Fire Summary, 35 Fatalities, 214,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 100,000 Evacuated

Saturday Fire Summary, 35 Fatalities, 214,000 Acres, 5,700 Structures Destroyed, 100,000 Evacuated

Santa Rosa, CA…Gusty winds increased early this morning forcing new evacuations and a sparking a new large wildfire in Lake County. Currently more than 10,000 firefighters are battling 16 large wildfires that in total have burned over 214,000 acres. Approximately 100,000 people have been evacuated from the fires. These fires have been extremely destructive with […]

Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Clinton Rd / Carole Ct

Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Clinton Rd / Carole Ct

Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collisioni where a 17 year old male has sustained facial injuries. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00319 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Clinton Rd / Carole Ct Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.369605 -120.669220 Close Detail Information 4:34 PM 1 [2] 17 YO MALE FACIAL INJ Unit Information 4:37 […]

California Fire Update, 31 Fatalities, 221,754 Acres, Temps Warming Into Weekend

California Fire Update, 31 Fatalities, 221,754 Acres, Temps Warming Into Weekend

Santa Rosa, CA…California Statewide Fire Summary for Friday, October 13, 2017.  Overnight firefighters continued their battle against 17 wildfires that have burned 221,754 acres. Several of the wildfires merged with other fires, while full containment was made on three other.  While several of the fires experienced winds overnight they were relatively light, but a Red Flag Warning has been issued for […]

Caltrans District 10 Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/15/17 Through 10/21/17

Caltrans District 10 Roadwork Schedule for Week of 10/15/17 Through 10/21/17

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 […]

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Fire Situation Update From Cal OES

Fire Situation Update From Cal OES

Sacramento, CA…From Cal OES…Firefighters began battling multiple wildfires on October 9 in numerous counties across the entire state, prompting mass evacuations. Thousands of acres burned and threatened infrastructure as strong winds fueled the fast-moving fires. As of today, as many as 18 fires are burning in nine counties and an estimated 20,000 people are evacuated. […]