Valley Springs, CA…A 21 year old Stockton man was driving a 2011 Chevy Silverado in a northerly direciton in the Eucalyptus Day Use area at South Shore Lake Camanche. He wa traveling at approximately 4 mph when a 4 year old Modesto girl walked directly in front of the Chevy. The right front wheel of […]
Mariposa, CA…July 23, 2017 – The Detwiler Fire forced mandatory evacuations for the entire population of Mariposa, Calif. The remaining residents displaced by the fire are staying in shelters in located in Oakhurst, Calif., approximately 30 miles away. Mandatory evacuation orders for Mariposa have been lifted, and the Red Cross is consolidating sheltering operation and […]
Mariposa, CA…Last night firefighters continued to complete and improve direct and secondary fire lines. Fire still making minimal uphill runs in tall grass and chaparral. There have been several minor changes to evacuation orders and road closures (please see full list below). Weather is expected to remain above 100 degrees with low humidity. We ask […]
Valley Springs, CA…CHP is working a collision near Hwy 26 & Silver Rapids. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00081 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Close Detail Information 7:31 AM 3 [4] ** PK VS OLDER SW *** 7:31 AM 2 [3] PK VS […]
Mariposa, CA…Today firefighters continued to construct and reinforce fire lines. Due to successful suppression efforts, repopulation is continuing as directed under the incident repopulation plan. An additional fire camp was opened to support the Northern branches of the fire. We ask the public to exercise caution and remember that, “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire”. We […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…CHP is reporting a working structure fire near Rail Road Flat on Rail Road Flat Road. A home and outbuilding were involved and there has been some spread to vegetation. Another fire for our local firefighters to knock down. Rail Road Flat Road is closed between Summit Level and Independence. Please use […]
Mariposa, CA…The 4,489 strong fire fighting army that has been assembled to battle this fire now has the upper hand and are working hard on putting the Detwiler in the history books. There is a long, long way to go but this does seem like an apt place to insert a Churchill quote…”Now this is […]
Mariposa, CA…Evacuation Orders were lifted in the town of Mariposa due to decreased fire activity and successful firefighting operations. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 95% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. An inversion layer is expected to develop tonight which will help lower temperatures and raise humidity which will assist firefighting operations. […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from Groveland, and Highway 120 […]
Jackson, CA…Mariposa Relief Drop Event Aug 4 5 6 ONLY 9a to 4pm these 3 days ONLY For this event!! PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ANYTHING EXCEPT ON THESE DAYS AND TIMES. THIS IS IMPORTANT! THIS IS A ORGANIZED EVENT! Please bring your donations in a 5gln or 10gln Tote for easy loading and storage […]
Mariposa, CA…To help those impacted by the Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County, CA, and other California wildfires, AT&T has activated its Text-to-Donate Campaign. Wireless customers can make a $10 donation to assist those affected by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to support the American Red Cross. Customers can text up to five times for a total […]
Mariposa, CA…This news release is intended to notify residents and the general public that evacuation orders for the town of Mariposa will be lifted on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00AM. Highway 49 South is open with no restrictions. Highway 140 East of Mariposa is open to Yosemite. There will still be smoke in the […]
Angels Camp, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down on the Stevenot Bridge. Lanes were blocked and please use caution in the area… Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / New Melones Lake Loc Desc: JNO NEW MELONES BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 38.004722 -120.501944 Close Detail Information 10:34 AM 7 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] **1039 SAM […]
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 […]
Sierra Village, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision on Hwy 108 in Sierra Village. Please use caution in the area.. (Update…Mike Shevlin is reporting that it is a solo vehicle into a wood pile with a possible pin in.) Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00120 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Bonanza Dr Loc […]
Mariposa, CA…Firefighters worked through the night establishing and reinforcing containment lines. Much of the fire is steep and rugged with areas difficult to access. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 80% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. The weather is expected to be hot and dry with winds out of the West-Northwest. The […]
Mariposa, CA…Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish […]
Sacramento, CA…The Red Cross shelter at Groveland Community Hall is now closed. Evacuees who stayed at the Groveland facility have been relocated to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. New evacuees in the area are encouraged to go to the fairgrounds for assistance. The American Red Cross is operating the following shelter locations for residents impacted by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jackson, CA…CHP is reporting an injury collision near Hwy 88 & Sutter Creek Ranchos. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00372 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Sutter Creek Ranchos Rd Loc Desc: EB SR88 Lat/Lon: 38.343950 -120.864682 Close Detail Information 5:44 PM 5 [6] JWO MONUMENT / CLEARING RDWY 5:42 PM 4 […]
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 […]
