Vallejo, CA…To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove. Jeep Compass vs male… Incident: 00077 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: PINE GROVE – CHEVRON Lat/Lon: 38.413313 -120.658109 Detail Information 8:24 AM 5 [15] A94-005 FD IS 1097 8:08 AM 4 [14] JEEP COMPASS HIT PED/ STILL THERE 8:08 […]
San Andreas, CA…Ames was stopped at the posted stop sign, facing east on Magers Way, waiting to turn left onto northbound SR-49. CHP Officer Cooper was traveling south on SR-49 north of Magers Way at 55 miles per hour in a marked patrol vehicle. Ames drove forward and entered the traffic lane, directly into the […]
Jackson, CA…Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas south of the El Dorado-Amador County line from: • Shenandoah Road at the Amador County line west through the River Pines community, continuing west on Shenandoah Road to Ostrom Road. • South on Ostrom Road to Jibboom Street, west on Jibboom Street to Fiddletown Road. […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…Vegetation Fire Reported Near Algerine Road & Stent Cut Off Road. Two fires one 1/8th acre & one 1/4 acre. Please use caution in the area…
La Grange, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Ditch off Jalapa Way…Ditch was Victorious! Incident: 00169 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 10217 Jalapa Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.670053 -120.369810 Detail Information 11:26 AM 2 [3] VEH INTO DITCH NR ADDRESS DRVWY 11:26 AM 1 [1] VEH IS 1124 Unit Information 11:29 AM 2 Unit Enroute 11:29 […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire continued to experience unprecedented fire behavior and growth due to extremely dry fuels pushed by the south west winds. A red flag warning is still in effect for the fire area through 8:00 PM tonight with winds switching to the northeast. These winds, combined with low humidity and extremely dry […]
Placerville, CA…In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure — Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Blocking Lanes Near Hwy 4 & Highland Lake Road Incident: 00375 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Highland Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.547731 -119.835393 Detail Information 5:55 PM 1 [2] BIG RIG 1125 THE WHOLE RDWY Unit Information 6:07 PM 2 Unit Enroute 6:07 PM 1 Unit Assigned
Pollock Pines, CA…Caldor Fire Evacuation Information Update 8/17/21 at 1PM. The new Evacuation Center is set up at the Cameron Park CSD at 2502 Country Club Drive, in Cameron Park. We are transitioning away from the Diamond Springs Fireman’s Hall. There will be additional shelters open soon. If you have not signed up for Code […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Dixie Fire in Plumas County and the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. This advisory shall […]
Tragedy Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Caldor Fire Forces Close or Mormon Emigrant Trail Incident: 00175 Type: Closure of a Road Location: Sr88 / Mormon Emigrant Trl Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.628149 -120.208637 Detail Information 12:31 PM 3 [4] CT CALLED AND ADV THEY WANTED MORMON EMIGRANT CLOSED AND FOREST SERVICE IS DOING IT 12:28 PM 2 […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Hwy 4 & West Lake Alpine Road Incident: 00139 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information NO DETAILS Unit Information 10:48 AM 3 Unit Enroute 10:48 AM 2 Unit Assigned
Martell, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Into Building Injury Collision Off Martell Road Incident: 00099 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 12370 Martell Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.366346 -120.797187 Detail Information 9:03 AM 5 [8] A94-001 TRANS TO SUTTER AMA PRIOR TO CHP 97] 8:59 AM 4 [6] A94-005 1185 97 8:53 AM 3 [5] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight causing immediate mandatory evacuations in the area and structure loss was observed. The actual number of destroyed/damaged structures is undetermined as fire conditions are not yet safe to bring in damage assessment teams. The fire continues to pose a high risk to multiple populated communities. Additional evacuations […]
Pioneer, CA…Orval Flannery was driving his Cadillac westbound on Tiger Creek Road, east of Old River Road, in Amador County. He was driving at an unknown speed when he approached a gradual right hand curve in the roadway. Mr. Orval allowed the Escalade to travel off the south side of Tiger Creek Road where it […]
Arnold, CA…We don’t say this often but fairly ugly weather to start the week. The latest from the National Weather Service in Sacramento for the Mother Lode & West Slope. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire is burning in the steep Middle Fork Cosumnes River Canyon east of the Omo Ranch area near Sopiago Creek. Challenging terrain has made accessing the fire difficult. The fire actively burned last night with some growth on all sides but mostly to the east. The new acreage is based on […]
Copperopolis, CA…Traffic Update….Head On Collision Reported Near Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Incident: 00147 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Obyrnes Ferry Rd / Black Creek Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.951567 -120.613466 Detail Information 10:11 AM 1 [2] PER ANOTHER HEAD ON TC / 2 MILES JEO SR4 ON OBF Unit Information 10:12 AM […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The Caldor Fire is burning in the Middle Fork Cosumnes River Canyon east of the Omo Ranch area near Sopiago Creek. Challenging terrain has made accessing the fire difficult. The fire grew to approximately 300 acres today as it moved east. Direct attack was used where possible to do so safely and firefighters […]
Plymouth, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Black Calf Laying Next to Fence on Roadway near NSr124 / Sr16 Incident: 00333 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr124 / Sr16 Loc Desc: NB 124 JSO 16 BY ABOUT 3 MI Lat/Lon: 38.453780 -120.872710 Detail Information 5:05 PM 3 [8] CONVERGENCE VINEYARDS / 14650 SR124 – PLYMOUTH / NORTHEAST […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Dog Calling AAA Near Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd. Those pets are getting smarter and smarter. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00154 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Mono Way / Tuolumne Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.974742 -120.346232 Detail Information 9:34 AM 2 [2] VICS ETA 45 OR LESS 9:18 AM 1 [1] […]
Buckhorn, CA…Traffic Update….Injury, Rollover, Off Roadway Collision Near Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88 Incident: 00075 Type: Fatality Location: Tiger Creek Rd / Sr88 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.444578 -120.532385 Detail Information 1:57 PM 28 [99] A94-005 ATR TOOK VEH FOR EVIDENCE 11:10 AM 27 [86] 45-281 CPZ LN 68-69 VIA LL // WILL BE ENRT WHEN […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Incident: 00109 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr4 / W Lake Alpine Rd Loc Desc: SR4 AT WOODCHUCK BASIN Lat/Lon: 38.478060 -120.007731 Detail Information 10:04 AM 4 [12] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI 209-728-3931 **** 10:02 AM 3 [11] 49-5 START 1185 […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View is the long running public affairs program from Calaveras Community Television. In this episode Host, Chris Stevenson & Guest, John Buckley Director CSERC talk about Forest Fires, Forest Health & Path Forward.
