Bear Valley, CA…The fire is 655 acres with minimal fire behavior and smoke production. Containment is at 70%. The fire edge is currently contained within natural barriers. Crews will secure the edge of the fire maintaining Minimal Impact Suppression Techniques (M.I.S.T.), and maximizing the use of natural barriers. The helicopters continue to help support crew […]
Sacramento, CA…Although the summer season will soon be coming to a close, many Californians will continue to take advantage of the warm weather into the Labor Day weekend. As the celebrations commence, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants everyone to enjoy their holiday and to remain safe on California’s roadways. All available CHP officers will […]
Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a fully engulfed vehicle fire that has spread to 2 acres of vegetation near Hwy 108 and Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00388 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 11:58 AM 9 […]
COUNTYWIDE – Calaveras Recovers, a long-term relief organization helping survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire, has received a generous, $22,000 donation from the congregation of Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church of Valley Springs. Another anonymous donor also privately contributed $100,000. “We studied and prayed where we should put our money,” said Jeff Jolliff, church Executive […]
Sonora, CA…Emergency crews are still on scene of a motorcycle vs parked pickup on Phoenix Lake Road near Paseo De Los Portales. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Phoenix Lake Rd / Paseo De Los Portales Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.007504 -120.302821 Close Detail Information 9:31 AM 6 […]
Sonora, CA…CHP is reporting a two vehicle collison near Hwy 108 and Mono Way. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00830 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Mono Way Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Close Detail Information 10:15 PM 11 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-1039 3A CALL# 38952 VICS TOWING ENRT W/ 25 MIN […]
San Andreas, CA…On Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of CAL FIRE responded to the Willow Fire in San Andreas, California. Through the combined efforts of local, federal and state firefighters, law enforcement cooperators, and the public, the fire was contained that same day at 450 acres. Of note, residents in the Willow Creek […]
Tuttletown, CA…CHP is reporting another Semi stuck in the hairpin south of Jackass Hill on Hwy 49. Off of West Murray Creek Road a gas can in the back of a Jeep caught fire. The Jeep is a total loss. Let’s be careful out there…
Hathaway Pines, CA…CHP is reporting a vehicle vs bear collision on Hwy 4 near Canyon View. The injured bear is still alive and in the roadway. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00084 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr4 / Canyon View Dr Loc Desc: WB LANE Lat/Lon: 38.193100 -120.364258 Close Detail Information 9:35 […]
Volcano, CA…CHP is reporting an overturned Jeep on Rams Horn Grade near Daffodil Hill. Please use caution in the area…
San Andreas, CA…FREE interactive safe driving awareness class for new drivers and their Parents/Guardians provided by the San Andreas CHP. MURPHYS, August 31, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Murphys Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 1, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Mark Twain Hospital. COPPEROPOLIS, September 7, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Copper Fire Dept. SAN ANDREAS, September 14, […]
Bear Valley, CA…The fire grew 133 acres and is now at 352 acres with moderate fire behavior and minimal smoke production. The fire burnt around a large granite face which accounts for a large portion of the 133 acre growth. Crews will continue to secure the western edge of the fire with assistance of the […]
San Andreas, CA…There are no road closures related to the Willow Fire, north east of San Andreas, however there will be lots of activity in the area with the cleanup and containment. Avoid the area and/or use extra caution if you must travel in the area. The photo above was taken by CHP Officer John […]
San Andreas, CA…Hogan was driving her vehicle eastbound on Mountain Ranch Rd. For an unknown reason the right rear tire became flat and the rim was in contact with the roadway while she was driving. The rim was causing a shower of sparks that was igniting the grass shoulder of the roadway. A witness behind […]
San Andreas, CA…Peace Officers with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined that a vehicle driving on Mountain Ranch Road, sparked several fires. These fires have so far ultimately burned approximately 450 acres of vegetation. Renee Hogan was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at the eastern […]
San Andreas, CA…Willow Fire Incident Information as of August 28, 2016 6:30 pm. The fire was appearantley started by a vehicle and was reported at. 1:07 pm. It is off Willow Creek Rd & Mountain Ranch Rd, east of San Andreas. Acres Burned – Containment: 450 acres – 15% contained Evacuations: A mandatory evacuation order […]
San Andreas, CA….Out of area tankers have been released from the Willow fire and our local tankers 82 & 83 are now on load n hold at Columbia Air Attack Base. They have not called forward progress stopped but it’s rate of spread had dropped to a crawl. Great Job Everyone!!!
Groveland, CA…USFS & State Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire with possible structure threat on Cherry Lake Road. Last traffic just before post said they may have it contained but equipment still inbound..
San Andreas, CA…Evacuation Center is being opened at the San Andreas Town Hall at 24 Church Hill Rd San Andreas. Red Cross will be staffing and can accommodate small domestic animals.
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a vegetation fire near Mountain Rand and Calaveritas Roads. Will update if needed…hopefully not. Let’s be careful out there. Updated at 1:27pm. fire has grown to 15-20 with structure threats and Mountain Ranch Road will be closed while they battle the blaze. Update as of 1:52pm…Some residents in the fire […]
Jamestown & Copperopolis, CA…CHP is reporting overturned vehicles near Hwy 108 & Hwy 120 in Tuolumne County. In Copperopolis CHP is reporting another overturned vehicle near Little John & Copper Cover Drive. Please use caution and expect delays in these areas… Incident: 00607 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Sr120 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.891064 […]
Bear Valley, CA..The fire is currently 199 acres with low to moderate fire behavior. The fire will be moderated by helicopter bucket drops to minimize fire spread. The following trails may be impacted by smoke: Jackson Canyon, Frog Lake, Lake Valley (Camp Irene), Underwood Valley Trailhead (TH), Woodchuck TH, and Sandy Meadow TH. This fire […]
San Andreas, CA…Yesterday shortly after noon a 94 year old Valley Springs man sustained minor injuries when a Valley Springs woman who is probably younger than some of his shirts, lost control of her vehicle and went into a spin. He tried to avoid the young whippersnapper but was unsuccessful. Youthful drivers these days & […]
Arnold, CA…Fire Fighters on ground and air are responding to a reported 40 x 40 spot fire in the White Pines Lake are. Please use caution in the area…
Arnold, CA…Fire Update….Vehicle Fire In Big Trees Market Parking Lot. No reported threat to vegetation but if you hear trucks moving…EPFD is on the way.
Arnold, cA…CHP is reporting motorcycle down on Hwy 4 just west of Big Trees State Park. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00146 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Moran Rd Loc Desc: 5 CURVES E/O MORAN Lat/Lon: 38.264970 -120.333721 Close Detail Information 12:30 PM 3 [7] 1039 1141 TO 1022 12:27 PM […]
Bear Valley, CA…Firefighters from the Stanislaus National Forest are managing the Mokelumne Fire for multiple objectives including allowing fire to function in its natural role while also suppressing the fire where safe to do so. The Mokelumne Fire was caused by a lighting strike and started on August 19, 2016, in a remote area of […]
Strawberry, CA…CHP is reporting a motorcycle down and a male laying in the roadway near Hwy 108 & Leland Meadow Road. Some reports have the male as unresponsive. Let’s pray that his status changes. Please use caution and expect delays in the area…
Groveland, CA…CHP is reporting a head on collision on Hwy 120 about 20 miles from YNP Entrance. Emergency crews are also working a minor injury Toyota off the roadway incident on Hwy 108 near Yosemite Junction Incident: 00515 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr120 / Big Oak Rd Loc Desc: 20 MILES FRM YNP ENTRANCE […]
San Andreas, CA….CHP is reporting a rollover SUV collision near Calaveritas & Edgewood. Major damage to vehicle but on wheels. A male is reportedly out of vehicle taking pictures… Incident: 00167 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Calaveritas Rd / Edgewood Dr Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 38.185413 -120.658550 Close Detail Information 12:53 PM 4 [7] B49-030 […]
