Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Firefighters Working Now 30 Plus Acre Gann Fire Near Hogan Dam Rd / Dulfer Ct. Update from Calfire TCU…”#GannFire [update] The fire is 30 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Structures remain threatened. additional aircraft and resources have been requested. Near Hogan Dam Road and Quartz Hill Dr. Valley […]
Washington, DC…Today, on National Wildland Firefighter Day, I join Americans across the country in expressing deep gratitude for our wildland firefighters and support personnel who heroically protect our communities and natural resources from wildfires. National Wildland Firefighter Day takes place during the Week of Remembrance that is held annually from June 30 to July 6 […]
Mi Wuk Village, CA…Traffic Update….Lanes Blocked by Possible Injury Motorcycle vs Deer Near Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Incident: 00177 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.074496 -120.173074 Detail Information 9:58 AM 3 [6] 1039 FIRE 9:58 AM 2 [5] 1125 9:56 AM 1 [3] MC VS DEER Unit Information […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Fire Near Sr4 / Appaloosa Way. Fire is now extinguished but the full wildland fire dispatch was ordered as per usual during the summer. This includes all aircraft from Columbia and a huge list of land resources. These have all been canceled at this time. Incident: 00164 Type: Car Fire […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Moran Road Still on the Board from Last Night. Sometimes these can hang around on the dispatch board for vehicle removal etc. Unfortunately sometimes it is because of the extent of the injuries and follow up. Incident: 00483 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 3614 – 3734 Moran Rd Loc […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Possible DUI Vehicle vs Tree Collision Near Moran Rd / Patricia Ln Incident: 00466 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Moran Rd / Patricia Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.245153 -120.337092 Detail Information 8:01 PM 8 [27] B49-005 SAM BERRI 97 WILL TAKE CARE OF VEH 7:51 PM 7 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CAL FIRE 97 […]
Arnold, CA…Mark your calendars for the Summer Concerts at the Bistro in Arnold! This Saturday it’s the Annual Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Associaiton BBQ with Live Music by Burn Permit! Taco Tuesdays and Peddlers Fair Saturdays with Live music! This event repeats weekly every Tuesday Saturday until 10/17/2023
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Traffic Update….Possible Injury Power Lines Down Collision on Black Oak Rd (Update…Major Injury) Incident: 00300 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 18815 Black Oak Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.967216 -120.284063 Detail Information 4:08 PM 14 [36] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj by CHP 4:07 PM 13 [35] B61-003 […]
Washington, DC…The irony of “green” environmental laws is that they have created catastrophically overgrown federal forests. Wildfires were the second biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions in California in 2020. Nearly 1.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide were released due to forest fires in 2021.
Wallace, CA…Firefighters from Calaveras Consolidated, Clements, and CalFire responded to a vegetation Fire this morning on Olivera Court in Wallace. The fire was contained to 1 acre. The cause of the fire was determined to have started from a burn barrel. The homeowner was cited. A reminder to everyone that all burning outside has been […]
Sonora, CA…With the publication of Forest Order STF-16-2023-12, the Stanislaus National Forest has removed several Forest Service Roads from the current Season of Use Closure Extension. The current order is set to expire July 14 unless superseded sooner. The below listed roads are now open and available for public use: Summit Ranger District 4N14, 4N26 […]
Arnold, CA…The Greater Arnold Business Association (GABA) is hosting the 42nd Annual 4th of July Independence Day Parade in Arnold on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The Parade starts on State Route 4 at the lower portion of the Arnold Byway. Parade will travel westbound on State Route 4 for […]
Groveland, CA…What began as a lightning-caused wildfire along Jawbone Pass in the pre-planned Cherry North Prescribed (RX) Burn Unit on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District is being managed to achieve multiple objectives. The lightning ignition was originally detected on June 15, and district fire managers immediately began work to ensure this naturally ignited […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Female Laying Down in Middle of Roadway Near Sr120 / Merrell Rd Incident: 00043 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr120 / Merrell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.835788 -120.238903 Detail Information 7:06 AM 5 [6] 61-006 FIRE STATION ON MERRELL RD 6:15 AM 4 [5] LATE ENTRY / 1039 61-6 6:05 AM 3 [4] 1039 […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update…Black Cow with Yellow Ear Bling in Middle of Roadway Near Appaloosa Rd / Dunn Ln Incident: 00134 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Appaloosa Rd / Dunn Ln Loc Desc: BTWN PAINT/DUNN Lat/Lon: 38.006319 -120.591073 Detail Information 9:35 AM 2 [3] IN MID OF RDWY 9:34 AM 1 [1] BLK COW – […]
Moccasin, CA…On June 25, 2023, at approximately 8:42 A.M., a 35-year-old male resident of Soulsbyville, CA was riding a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja, eastbound on State Route 120, east of Moccasin, CA at an unknown speed. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old male resident of Groveland, CA – Connor Park was driving a 1997 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, westbound […]
Walnut Creek, CA…The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is expected to witness a remarkable milestone with a projected 50.7 million Americans planning to take well-deserved vacations. This unprecedented figure represents the highest travel volume ever projected by AAA. More than 5.6 million Californians are expected to travel for the holiday, a notable increase of 5 […]
Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn on the Whittle Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Calaveras County on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The primary purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuel around Fowler Peak Lookout, communication towers, and surrounding […]
Tuolumne, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn operation on the Mt. Havalia Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Tuolumne County, adjacent to the community of Tuolumne. Smoke from the project will be visible from Tuolumne and surrounding areas. The goal of the prescribed burn is to […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Italian Bar Rd / Cemetery Ln Incident: 00092 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Italian Bar Rd / Cemetery Ln Loc Desc: BEFORE 49 OR TRLR PARK Lat/Lon: 38.037906 -120.400224 Detail Information 9:00 AM 6 [24] [Notification] [CHP]-STATE PARKS LL ADVSG PTYS ARE AT 23085 ITALIAN BAR RD [Shared] 8:50 […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit would like to remind everyone that within the counties of Tuolumne and Calaveras fireworks rules and regulations differ. In Tuolumne County, ALL fireworks are prohibited; including safe and sane fireworks. In Calaveras County, with the exception of the Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection District, Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision Near Sr26 / Jesus Maria Rd Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr26 / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.300110 -120.683820 Detail Information 7:57 AM 6 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-PER EMPLOYER 1185 STARTED UNK ETA CAN BE MORE 45MIN [Shared] 7:46 AM 5 [12] 1039 EMPLOYER […]
Moccasin, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Pickup vs Motorcycle Collision near Sr120 / New Priest Grade Incident: 00111 Type: Fatality Location: Sr120 / New Priest Grade Loc Desc: 1/2 MI JE RIVER Lat/Lon: 37.815589 -120.297849 Detail Information 9:35 AM 7 [26] 61-004 FIRE IS 1125 AND DOING ONE WAY TRFC CONTROL 9:35 AM 6 [25] CT INQ IF […]