Traffic Update….Overturned Vehicle On Parrotts Ferry
Vallecito, CA…CHP is reporting a four door sedan on it’s side in roadway near Camp 9 Bypass Rd / Parrots Ferry Rd. The extent of injuries, if any are unknown at this time.
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase V, San Andreas Area
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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM (San Andreas) The areas from Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road, […]
Calaveras County Launches Butte Fire Information Portal
San Andreas, CA…We know people are anxious to get home and know the status of their homes and property. Emergency personnel understand the devastation and uncertainty people are experiencing as a result of the fire, but public safety is our main concern. We want to provide as much current and updated information as possible, so […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 40% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,961 Personnel
San Andreas, CA…The Good News is containment of the Butte Fire has climbed to 40%. All restrictions in Amador County have been lifted. The Bad News is that the number of homes lost has climbed yet again to 233. The numbers have soared as the inspection teams make their way through the fire area. Fire […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Safety Advisory
San Andreas, CA…On behalf of CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I, public safety is our main concern. As mandatory evacuations are being lifted throughout the affected fire areas, we want to remind the public that a safety advisory in still in effect. As residents return back into their homes, please be advised that an active […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase IV, All Evacuation Orders & Road Closures In Amador County Lifted
Jackson, 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM. All Mandatory Evacuations, Evacuation Advisories, and Road Closures in Amador County have […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures
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 theirhomes as soon possible. Repopulation Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:30pm The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]
CalFire September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Butte Fire Morning Update…71,660 Acres, 37% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,668 Personnel
Angels Camp, CA….We attended the Butte Fire Action Plan meeting this morning at Frogtown. It is impressive to see the coordination and planning it takes to keep almost 5,000 people attached to this fire working towards the common goal of putting the Butte Fire into the history books. It was inspiring and also gut wrenching […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…71,523 Acres, 35% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,596 Personnel
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*** […]
Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund
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, […]
Antioch Man Loses Life In Fatal Hwy 4 Accident
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 […]
Butte Fire Morning Update…71,063 Acres, 30% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings, 4,409 Personnel,
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 […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…65,300 Acres, 25% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings,
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. […]
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures
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 […]
CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center
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 Evacuation Orders Downgraded to Advisory
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 […]
Butte Fire Morning Update…65,215 Acres, 4,163 Personnel, 474 Engines, 55 Water Tenders, Homes Lost 86, Outbuildings Lost 51, 79 Fire Crews, 17 Helicopters, 102 Bulldozers,
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 […]
Butte Fire Southern Flank Overnight Update
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 […]
Butte Fire Evening Update….86 Homes & 51 Outbuildings Destroyed, 65,000 acres with 15% Containment, 3,852 Personnel
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
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
Video From Fullen Road Friday Evening
The Butte Fire Morning Update! 64,728 acres with 10% Containment, 6,400 Structures Threatened:, 15 Structures Lost, 3,299 Personnel, 383 Engines, 67 Crews, 8 Airtankers, 17 Helicopters, 62 Dozers, 46 Water Tenders
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 […]
Butte Fire Mandatory Evacuations and Road Closures
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 […]
Butte Fire Evening Update…14,700 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers
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 […]
Calaveras Supervisors To Vote On Declaration Of Emergency Due To Butte Fire
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 […]
Domestic Animals During An Emergency
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 […]
Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions
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 […]
Butte Fire Full Morning Update…4,000 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers
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 […]
Butte Fire Growing Exponentially To 4,000 Acres, 579 Personnel, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers
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 […]