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 […]
Sacramento Ca. September 08, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Yosemite Ca. The smoke visible in the Yosemite Valley is coming from the Tenaya Fire, which is located in Indian Canyon above the north rim of the Valley on both sides of the Lehamite trail, between the Valley and Tioga Road. The fire was discovered last night and is currently estimated at 100 acres. The […]
West Point Ca. CHP LIVE CAD reported a Motorcycle Accident in est Point near Hwy 26 and Main Street. A Medi Flight has taken the fallen Motorcyclist to one of the major hospitals in the region. Incident: 00373 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.403434 -120.526958 Detail Information5:28 PM […]
Twain Harte Ca. #Oak IC is the fire name. CalFire with multiple Fire Fighting Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fore on Old Oak Ranch Road. Evacuations are in progress for Old Oak Ranch and the Day Care nearby. AA440 has ordered 2 additional S2 Tankers, an additional Helicopter and a VLAT at this time. […]
Jamestown Ca. CalFire along with Tuolumne County Fire Resources dispatched to a Vegetation Fire on Rawhide Road with s cross of Peppermint Lane. Upon arrival a 1/4 acre fire was found to being worked on and contained by locals. Great job locals!!
Yosemite Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting as Vehicle Accident on Hwy 120 and Forest Road . Please use caution in the area for the next few hours. Incident: 00489 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr120 / Forest Rte-2s87 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.793615 -119.873997 Detail Information 1:57 PM 3 [5] 1039 4 1:53 PM 2 […]
Burson Ca. CHP IVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Accident in the vicinity of Hwy 12 and Oak Leaf Road. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00225 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Oak Leaf Ln Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.185420 -120.860298 Detail Information 2:08 PM 6 [11] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI […]
Kirkwood Ca. The Amador County Sheriff Department along with Kirkwood Fire and TCU Copter 404 are on their way to a Woman who has fallen on the Trail 2 miles from the Trail Head and fractured her Ankle. Not many other details are known at this time but resources are enroute to help this individual. […]
Lockford Ca. CalFire resources out of the Tuolumne Calaveras Unit and the Amador El Dorado Unit were dispatched to a Vegetation Fire on Clements Road with a cross of Kettleman Lane South and East of Lockford California. Clements Fire units on scene reported 2-5 acres on both sides of the road. The AEU resources were […]
Chinese Camp Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Veh vs Motorcycle Accident in the vicinity of Hwy 108 and Obyrnes Ferry Road. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00322 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Sr108 Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 11:21 AM 2 [2] PK IS […]
Sonora Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Accident in the area of Mono Way and Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00451 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mono Way / Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Detail Information 12:57 PM 3 [6] 1039 FIRE 12:56 PM 2 [3] RED/WHI FORD […]
Kings Canyon National Park, CA…We checked in with TCU Command and they confirmed that most of the smoke in our area today is Rough Fire drift smoke. The Rough Fire has grown to 85,894 acres and is currently the largest active fire in California. There are 1,967 personnel currently assigned to the Rough Fire. Containment […]
Angels Camp Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Motorcycle Accident near Gun Club Road and Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area. A Medi Flight has been requested to land at the Fair Grounds for this incident. PHI Med 41 will be the Medi Flight. Update: 11:47 Medi Flight Canceled. Patient transported. Slow […]
