Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]
Copperopolis, CA…On September 12th at approximately 5:50pm at tan Nissan Quest driven by a 46 year old Antioch man was traveling northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Rd. at approximately 30mph. approaching SR-4.. A white Dodge Ram 1500 driven by an Angels Camp man was traveling eastbound on S$-4 at approximately 55 mph. The driver of the […]
Arnold, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** Above […]
San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures. […]
San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]
San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I greatly appreciates the support and donations from the residents and local communities in the affected fire areas. Although this is a great display of community support, the firefighters are self-sufficient and their needs are met. If you would like to support the community and offer any donations, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Evacuation orders have been downgraded to ADVISORY for ALL AREAS on the east side of Main Street from Murphys Grade Road to Brunner Hill. Advisory evacuation orders are in place in the City limits of Angels Camp for the following areas ONLY: All areas on the east side of Main Street in the […]
Arnold, CA…Butte Fire Containment reached 20% overnight. They are starting to make significant progress on dozer lines. Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the night moving North and East. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges for firefighters. ***Damage Assessment teams […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA…We just spoke with the Butte Fire PIO to get an update on concerns some viewers have had about flame and smoke output impacting the area. Yes it is the fire you can see but at night things can appear closer than they are. While everyone needs to stay vigilant, aware […]
San Andreas, CA…..The Good News is that acreage stayed about the same today. The Bad News is Today the sad numbers started coming in on the number of homes lost. 86 Homes and 51 outbuildings have been lost. Many of these are in the initial wave areas of this fire and also up Jesus Maria. […]
Town Hall Meetings on the Butte Fire, Saturday Sept. 12th Calaveras High School, Lower Gym 350 High School Street San Andreas, CA Saturday Sept 12th, 1pm-3pm Bret Harte High School Multi Purpose Room Angels Camp, CA Saturday Sept 12th, 4pm-6pm
Arnold, CA…Fire behavior remained extreme throughout the day with rapid, uncontrolled fire growth to the south and east. Unfavorable weather coupled with fuel moistures at critical levels have resulted in explosive fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations continue to expand as the fire continues to grow. Residents are urged to stay vigilant due to current and expected […]
San Andreas, CA…Additional Mandatory Evacuations are as follows: (Calaveras County) Jesus Maria from Hwy SR 26 to Railroad Flat to include all side streets North of Jesus Maria and South to Doster Road / West Murray Creek Road and East of Hawver Road; Ridge Rd North to SR 26, Associated Office, Woodhouse Mine with Railroad […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this afternoon to vote on a Local Declaration of Emergency due to the Butte Fire. The Resolution is below.and the agenda is enclosed… Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 9/10/2015 1:30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
San Andreas, CA…If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared […]
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
Jackson – Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Amador-El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE incident management team has […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures. If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Butte Fire has surged to 1,200 acres and has Firefighters working hard in our area. Below is the latest from Calfire and below that is the latest on traffic from CHP. There are evacuations on both sides of the Modelumne river and Hwy 26 is closed from Hwy 49 on up to […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We just checked in with TCU Command and Lisa Williams confirmed that the Butte Fire has now jumped the Mokelumne River and is firmly established on the southern wall of the river. Unfortunately more to follow…
Jackson, CA….The Butte Fire is now at officially at 100 acres. There are localized road closures and fire outages have been reported. Up to 7,000 customers are now without electricity due to the fire. Fire is also reportedly heading towards the Electra Power House. At last report there has been some spotting across the river. […]
Jackson, CA….Initial acreage reports have the Butte Fire at 50 acres. Smoke output is still on the rise so this will probably grown larger. Lots of resources on ground and air are working protecting threatened structures in the fire area and also trying to keep one of the two fires making up the Butte Fire […]
Jackson, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have been working a fire on Butte Mountain Road. Initially there was a structure threat. They are throwing lots of resources at it. One barn may have been lost and of paramount importance is trying to keep this one from getting a foothold in Mokelumne River Drainage. Please use […]
West Point, CA…On 9/8/15 at approximately 1650 hours, CHP responded to a solo motorcycle collision with major injuries, on State Route 26 at Toloma Court. A 53 year old Amador City man was traveling westbound on State Route 26 at Toloma Court and an unknown rate of speed, and for unknown reasons, rode off of […]
Sonora, CA….Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire. It has reached 50% containment. Let’s hope that as temps heat up today the fire behaves. The first morning update is enclosed… Steve Leontie Photographer www.leontie.com Oak Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 9, 2015 6:44 am Date/Time Started: September 8, 2015 1:23 pm Administrative […]
