Fire Update….(Updated) Mosquito Fire Surges to 29,585 Acres, 0% Contained, 1,700 Personnel Assigned.

Fire Update….(Updated) Mosquito Fire Surges to 29,585 Acres, 0% Contained, 1,700 Personnel Assigned.

Foresthill, CA…The Mosquito Fire is burning actively near Oxbow Reservoir, 3 miles east of Foresthill, in brush and timber in very steep and rugged terrain. Fire is under unified command with US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Placer County Sheriff and Foresthill Fire Protection District.  The photo below is of smoke impacting Tahoe area from Diamond […]

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Riverside, El Dorado and Placer Counties Due to Fires

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Riverside, El Dorado and Placer Counties Due to Fires

Sacramento, CA…Amid continued dangerous fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Riverside County due to the Fairview Fire and for El Dorado and Placer counties due to the Mosquito Fire. The Fairview Fire has burned more than 19,000 acres and caused civilian fatalities. Both fires are threatening multiple communities and […]

Traffic & Fire Update…..Fully Engulfed Vehicle & Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 108 OByrnes Ferry Road

Traffic & Fire Update…..Fully Engulfed Vehicle & Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 108 OByrnes Ferry Road

Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Fully Engulfed Vehicle & Vegetation Fire Near Hwy 108 OByrnes Ferry Road. Please use caution for emergency vehicles in the area… Incident: 00304 Type: Car Fire Location: Sr108 / Obyrnes Ferry Rd Loc Desc: EB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.885417 -120.499140 Detail Information 6:41 PM 10 [51] [Notification] [CHP]-CDF REQ SLOW LANE SHUTDOWN […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Incident: 00226 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr26 / Silver Rapids Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.158984 -120.846278 Detail Information 3:01 PM 5 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP 2:58 PM 4 [8] 1039 SAM BERRI […]

PG&E Work to Close Arnold Byway on Sept 8th

PG&E Work to Close Arnold Byway on Sept 8th

Arnold, CA…Road Closure Arnold Byway, Arnold 9/8/22 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at Arnold Byway, Arnold on Thursday, September 8, 2022. There are no designated detour routes, however traffic control personnel will allow local and emergency access as necessary. Please follow instructions provided […]

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Collision Near Pettinger Rd / Raindance Rd

Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Collision Near Pettinger Rd / Raindance Rd

Valley Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Fence Collision Near Pettinger Rd / Raindance Rd Incident: 00317 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Pettinger Rd / Raindance Rd Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 38.163226 -120.918087 Detail Information 6:23 PM 3 [5] INV SUBJS SHAKEN UP WAITING FOR HELP IN VEH 6:22 PM 2 [3] SUBJS STILL IN […]

Energy Emergency Alert 2 Declared to Protect Grid Reducing Energy use this Evening will be Key to Preventing Outages

Energy Emergency Alert 2 Declared to Protect Grid Reducing Energy use this Evening will be Key to Preventing Outages

Folsom, CA….The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 2, effective today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The emergency alert has been declared to help the grid secure more supplies and urge market participants to lower demand on the system. The state and much of the West is enduring […]

As Extreme Heat Continues to Push Electricity Demand Higher Across the West, State’s Grid Operator Directs Utilities to Prepare for Potential Rotating Power Outages

As Extreme Heat Continues to Push Electricity Demand Higher Across the West, State’s Grid Operator Directs Utilities to Prepare for Potential Rotating Power Outages

Oakland, CA… With high temperatures continuing across California and the West, the state’s grid operator has again directed utilities including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to prepare for possible rotating power outages due to the potential for electricity supply on the larger Western region grid to fall short of the increased demand. Rotating outages […]

California Statewide Fire Summary September 7, 2022

California Statewide Fire Summary September 7, 2022

Sacramento, CA…As of this morning, there are over 5,600 firefighters making progress on 10 major wildfires and two extended attack wildfires in California. Today, four major wildfires, along with two initial attack incidents have been contained. Yesterday, firefighters responded to 40 new initial attack wildfires across the state. Since the beginning of the year, 251,002 […]

Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lanes Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way

Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lanes Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way

Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Blocking Lanes Near Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way Incident: 00189 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Tuolumne Rd / Mono Way Loc Desc: JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTER Lat/Lon: 37.974742 -120.346232 Detail Information 11:45 AM 2 [2] 1125 11:45 AM 1 [1] WHI HYUN SEDAN VS WHI FORD PK Unit Information 12:06 PM 3 Unit […]

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Hwy 4 & Six Mile Rd

Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Hwy 4 & Six Mile Rd

Vallecito, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Pickup Off Roadway Collision Near Hwy 4 & Six Mile Rd Incident: 00162 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr4 / Six Mile Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.090619 -120.503906 Detail Information 11:36 AM 5 [13] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj by CHP 11:36 AM 4 [12] WHI […]

Traffic Update….Female in Roadway, Throwing Rocks South of Stevenot Bridge on Hwy 49

Traffic Update….Female in Roadway, Throwing Rocks South of Stevenot Bridge on Hwy 49

Tuttletown, CA….Traffic Update….Female in Roadway, Throwing Rocks South of Stevenot Bridge on Hwy 49 Incident: 00126 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Stevenot Bridge Loc Desc: SR49 JSO BRIDGE Lat/Lon: 37.999577 -120.488238 Detail Information 9:20 AM 6 [15] [Appended, 09:21:20] [2] XRAY STANDING IN THE MID OF THE RDWY 9:19 AM 5 [4] TRYING TO JUMP INFO […]

Upcoming Traffic Delays State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project

Upcoming Traffic Delays State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project

Angels Camp – Copperopolis, CA…Please be aware of the upcoming traffic impacts related to the State Route 4 – Wagon Trail Realignment Project: September 7 – September 9, 2022 – From 7 a.m.- 5 p.m., expect traffic delays between Bonanza Mine Way and Appaloosa Road. Flaggers will direct traffic. Drivers should be aware of rolling […]

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision with Vehicle Catching Fire Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr

Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision with Vehicle Catching Fire Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr

Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision with Vehicle Catching Fire Near Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr Incident: 00408 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Campo Seco Rd / Golden Oaks Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.945503 -120.411959 Detail Information 7:15 PM 12 [27] 61-S3 FIRE IS ON SCENE AND THEY ARE PUTTING IT OUT 7:09 […]

PG&E Work to Close Arnold Byway on Sept 8th

PG&E Work to Close Arnold Byway on Sept 8th

Arnold, CA…Road Closure Arnold Byway, Arnold 9/8/22 – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure at Arnold Byway, Arnold on Thursday, September 8, 2022. There are no designated detour routes, however traffic control personnel will allow local and emergency access as necessary. Please follow instructions provided […]

Calaveras County Extends Cooling Center Amid Excessive Heat Warning

Calaveras County Extends Cooling Center Amid Excessive Heat Warning

San Andreas, CA…The excessive heat warning issued by the U.S. National Weather Service has been extended until 8pm on Friday, September 9th. As dangerously hot conditions continue this week, Calaveras County Public Health reminds everyone to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. County officials urge people to guard against heat-related illness: ● Drink plenty […]

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Off Roadway with Fire Near Hwy 49 & Schilling Road

Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Off Roadway with Fire Near Hwy 49 & Schilling Road

Coulterville, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vehicle Off Roadway with Fire Near Hwy 49 & Schilling Road Incident: 00165 Type: Report of Fire Location: SR49 / Schilling Rd Loc Desc: ON SR49 4 MILES S/O COULTERVILLE Lat/Lon: 37.661935 -120.147394 Detail Information 12:51 PM 7 [15] A61-001 NB LANE IS OPEN 12:43 PM 6 [14] [Notification] [CHP]-PER MILLER […]

Labor Day Experimental Plane Crash at Columbia Airport Took Life of CAL FIRE Tanker Pilot

Labor Day Experimental Plane Crash at Columbia Airport Took Life of CAL FIRE Tanker Pilot

Columbia, CA…Yesterday morning a small Barnow Barry Vari EZE experimental aircraft went down near the Columbia Airport taking the life of pilot Ken Lancaster. He was off duty CAL FIRE Tanker pilot was employed by the contracting firm that supplies and maintains the aircraft. The above photo is a Representation of that type of aircraft […]

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Ford Expedition Off the Roadway Collision Near Bonds Flat Rd / J59

Traffic Update….Minor Injury Ford Expedition Off the Roadway Collision Near Bonds Flat Rd / J59

La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Ford Expedition Off the Roadway Collision Near Bonds Flat Rd / J59 Incident: 00278 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Bonds Flat Rd / J59 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.716677 -120.444400 Detail Information 5:16 PM 2 [7] 1185 ROT FOR A FORD EPD 55 FT OFF THE RDWY 4:51 PM 1 [3] […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd

Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Incident: 00187 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Loc Desc: JSO Lat/Lon: 37.990116 -120.473647 Detail Information 12:41 PM 2 [3] NEG 1125 12:41 PM 1 [2] GRY NISS MUR VS WHI TOYT TAC Unit Information 1:03 PM 6 Unit At Scene […]

Tips from Gavin Newsom on Staying Cool During Extreme Heat

Tips from Gavin Newsom on Staying Cool During Extreme Heat

Sacramento, CA…The western United States is experiencing extreme heat that will continue through Wednesday, September 7. Across the state, temperatures are 10 to 20 degrees hotter than normal, with temperatures expected to climb this weekend. Extreme heat endangers vulnerable Californians, including our elderly and those with health concerns. State agencies and departments have gathered resources […]

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou County as State Secures Federal Assistance to Support Mill Fire Response

Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Siskiyou County as State Secures Federal Assistance to Support Mill Fire Response

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Siskiyou County to support the response to the rapidly-spreading Mill Fire, which has burned more than 900 acres since it began today amid dangerous fire weather.  The Governor also announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]

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