Mariposa, CA…Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite […]
Sonora, CA…Types of Evacuations: In Tuolumne County there are three types of evacuation warnings. Implementation of one or the other is dependent upon the actual or potential danger to the affected population as determined by the Incident Command Staff or the Board of Supervisors. The Three Types of Evacuation are: Evacuation Advisory – Issued to […]
Sonora, CA…An evacuation advisory has been issued for the area south of Highway 120 to the county line, between Smith Station Road and the Town of Moccasin. An Evacuation advisory means there is a potential for evacuation and residents should start preparing for evacuation. An evacuation warning has been issued for the areas of Jackass […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to drift from the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County. Continued low visibility and degraded air quality can be expected in valley areas. The National Weather Service forecasts that smoke patterns will likely be shifting over the next few days. Amador […]
Mariposa, CA…Today, firefighters experienced extreme and aggressive fire behavior with active crowning, short- range spotting and uphill runs. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, Catheys Valley, Mormon Bar, The Town of Mariposa , Mount Bullion, Yaqui Gulch/Aqua Fria areas and Hornitos continue to be threatened. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. […]
Mariposa, CA…The American Red Cross of the Central Valley has opened five shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire: 1. EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 2. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 3. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 4. Cesar Chavez Junior […]
Sonora, CA…Multiple engines are working a vegetation fire in the Ponderosa Hills area. Please use caution for fire fighting equipment moving in the area…. Incident: 00564 Type: Report of Fire Location: Ponderosa Way / N Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.998960 -120.230621 Close Detail Information 9:05 PM 3 [10] FIRE IN THE AREA OF PONDEROSA […]
Mariposa, CA…Fire activity continued to grow throughout the night due to ample fuel, and steep terrain. Today firefighters expect unfavorable weather conditions and aggressive fire behavior. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 […]
Pine Grove, CA…(Update…CHP has just confirmed this as a fatality. Our thoughts and prayers to the involved and families) CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy 88 near Aqueduct Grove Road. Lanes are blocked and it appears collision may have occurred or ended up in the passing lane. Let’s pray this one doesn’t […]
Paloma, CA…CHP had reported and transfered to CAL-FIRE a reported vegetation fire near Paloma Road and Hwy 26. Let’s hope they get this one quick as fire resources are getting a bit stretched thin with the Detwiller fire. Update as of 4:44pm…they are releasing some assets & fire kept to just a few acres. Great […]
Valley Springs, CA…A possible injury collision is now in the clearing stages near the entrance to Camanche Southshore entrance. Incident: 00262 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11700 Wade Ln Loc Desc: CAMANCHE RESERVOIR – SOUTH SHORE Lat/Lon: 38.212497 -120.907563 Close Detail Information 2:45 PM 6 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI 209 728 3931—- […]
Mariposa, CA…The Detwiler Fire has now forced the closure of State Route 140 and a larger section of State Route 49 (SR-49) in Mariposa County. Sr-140 is now closed from School House Road, west of Cathey’s Valley to SR-49 in Mariposa. SR-49 is now closed from French Camp Road, north of the town of Mariposa, […]
Mariposa, CA…The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County. On July 17, 2017, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Detwiler Fire […]
Mariposa, CA…In a sad update….parts of the Mariposa area are now under evacuation orders from the Detwiller Fire. As those of us that were under Evac orders from the Butte Fire remember….our thoughts and prayers are with them and we hope they can get this one under control before it chews through a large number […]
Mariposa, CA…THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The city of Mariposa is under evacuation orders as a result of the #DetwillerFire. Please heed all evacuation orders immediately. The evacuation center is established at Mariposa Elementary School. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced will be hosting a community meeting tonight at 6 pm in […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Jack Knifed Big Rig in Hwy 108 High Country, Hwy 108 Closed At Kennedy Meadows. Bishop CHP Office has let CHP Sonora know they have a jack knifed big rig in the high country and traffic needs to be held on our side at Kennedy Meadows. Please plan accordingly… Incident: 00032 Type: Traffic […]
San Andreas, CA…The Delta Gold Line will make its last trip on July 28. The bus service between San Andreas and Stockton has been discontinued. The Delta Gold Line began service in January 2016 to provide Calaveras County residents with public transportation to the Amtrak and Greyhound stations, Delta College, shopping, and medical facilities in […]
Mariposa County, CA…Fire activity continued to grow today as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, ample fuel, and steep terrain. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 will be impacted as a result […]
Dorrington, Ca…Firefighters are working a structure fire in the Dorrington area off of Sierra Parkway. Multiple agencies are responding and there were initial reports of some spread to trees. Please use caution in the area…
Mariposa, CA…The Detwiller Fire has exploded today to swell to over 11,000 acres. The latest incident information from 5:45 pm. The fire is burning near Detwiller Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure. It was started July 16, 2017 3:56 pm. The CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit is in charge of fighting […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…There is a fire burning on Jesus Maria Rd near Music Gulley Road. Indian Gulch Road is evacuated. Be prepared to evacuate if necessary. CCSO: If you have been evacuated because of fire at Jesus Maria/Music Gulley, an evacuation center has been set up at Moke Hill Elementary.
Jamestown, CA…Firefighters made quick stopping the forward progress of a vegetation fire off of Hwy 108 near Lake Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00189 Type: Report of Fire Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 10:32 AM 2 [3] ON NORTH SIDE […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a possible injury collision near Hwy 49 and Cosgrave Road. One vehicle is blocking a lane. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00465 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: NB 49 AT Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Close Detail Information 9:36 PM 3 [4] 1039 AMA […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting a Ford Explorer vs a motorcycle near Shake Ridge & Allen Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00433 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Shake Ridge Rd / Allan Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.483286 -120.610102 Close Detail Information 9:17 PM 7 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-RORYS CLLD TO ADV ATR AREA / […]
Murphys, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned vehicle near Murphys Grade & Main Street. Both lanes are blocked at this time… Incident: 00463 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Murphys Grade Rd / Main St Loc Desc: JNO 2520 Lat/Lon: 38.137882 -120.468599 Close Detail Information 9:32 PM 4 [8] C49-200 1185 FOR O/T VEH 9:26 PM 3 […]
Murphys, CA…Firefighters are working a vegetation fire in the 2000 Block of Murphys Grade Road. 1/2 acre with no structure threat at last report. This is in the La Honda Park area. More to follow if needed….Update as of 9:18pm. Forward progress stopped at about an acre. Great work firefighters…
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a non-injury, at least to the people, not so sure about the white Corvette that spunout off the roadway. There is at least some injured pride and an abuse of insurance deductibles….let’s be careful out there. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Carson Hill Loc Desc: JSO […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…The sad notifications have been made and CHP has released that it was Michael D. Clark, 42 from Sacramento who last his life last night in a tragic big rig collision in the corners north of Mokelumne Hill approaching the river. At about 8:30pm Mr. Clark was operating a combination commercial vehicle consisting […]
