Arnold, CA…At approximately 0441 hours, Calaveras County Sheriffs deputies responded to an alarm call at the Sheriffs substation in Arnold, Upon their arrival, they found Christopher Bates, 34 from San Andreas in his vehicle, the vehicle on the sidewalk of the shopping center, backed up to the front door of the substati6n. The windows, window […]
Douglas Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr4 / Live Oak Dr Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr4 / Live Oak Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.110953 -120.458785 Detail Information 9:57 AM 6 [14] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI ——-728-3931 9:45 AM 5 [7] 1039 CALA SO 9:44 AM 4 [4] DEBRI 1125 […]
Gardnerville, NV…California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak surveyed a Tamarack Fire damage area and met with fire and emergency management personnel responding to the fire, which has burned 68,497 acres on both sides of the California-Nevada border. “We’re here in the spirit of partnership that unites all of us on the West […]
Markleeville, CA….Special notes: A recording of the public fire information briefing held last night can be viewed on Facebook under video at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo. People are getting back into their homes and back on the roads. Please limit travel to essential travel on the roads near and through the fire area. […]
Arnold, CA…(Update….PG&E has estimated that it will be 1:30am before the 1,467 PG&E Customers in the Arnold area will have power restored.) Just as we were getting ready to start our Nightly News the power went out in the Arnold area. At this time the PG&E Outage map does not yet reflect the outage. More […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update…Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Incident: 00435 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr49 / Sheppard Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.990394 -120.450734 Detail Information 9:18 PM 10 [22] 61-S2 RDWY OPEN 9:03 PM 9 [21] 61-S2 SR49 SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY FOR RETRIEVAL OF VEH 9:02 PM 8 [20] 1039 […]
Pinecrest, CA…A minor injury collision on July 24th was another example of just how safe modern cars are. 30 or 40 years ago this collision would almost certainly have caused major injuries or a fatality. From the Tuolumne Fire Dept…”On July 24 at approximately 8:45 am, TCFD Station 55 Pinecrest Station responded to a single […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Supervisors Terry Woodrow, January Riddle, and Alpine County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson met with Governor Gavin Newsom today at the incident command post to discuss the impacts of the Tamarack Fire on Alpine County. Photo Credit: JT Chevallier, Alpine County Public Information Officer Media Inquiries Regarding Alpine County Evacuations & Re-Entry JT […]
Tuolumne County, CA…Traffic Update…Traffic Collision on Hwy 108/ Via Este Rd Incident: 00396 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr108 / Via Este Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.983522 -120.292090 Detail Information 6:18 PM 6 [12] RP WILL 1023 AT THE OUTPOST W/HIS VEH 6:14 PM 5 [6] NEG 1125 VEH DRVABLE 6:14 PM 4 [5] BLK […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update…Overturned Vehicle on Longeway Rd / Phoenix Lake Rd…please be careful in the area Incident: 00232 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Longeway Rd / Phoenix Lake Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.033095 -120.271947 Detail Information 1:49 PM 5 [8] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS 209-532-4523 1:49 PM 4 [7] A61-001 1185 VEH ON IT’S […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….RV on Fire with Some Spread to Vegetation Near Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Incident: 00140 Type: Car Fire Location: Sawmill Flat Rd / Parrotts Ferry Rd Loc Desc: BTWN COLLEGE Lat/Lon: 38.018338 -120.395861 Detail Information 10:49 AM 3 [3] XFER FIRE 10:48 AM 2 [2] TREES ARE STARTING […]
Yosemite, CA…Judd was last seen on July 25, 2021, on a day hike from his camp, near Lower Merced Pass Lake, to Red Peak Pass. He is 69 years old and was wearing a blue shirt and gray pants, and was reportedly using white trekking poles with a navy blue day pack. Judd is 5 […]
Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised firefighting work on the Tamarack Fire is […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff has set up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line due to the Tamarack Fire. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 530-721-0757. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Line: 775-782-5126. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Road Closures State Route 89 from the junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395 (Evacuee Access Allowed) State Route 4 […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) plan to reopen State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised there is still firefighting […]
Angels Camp CA…On 7-27-2021, at approximately 1315 hours, P1 attempted to pass a motor home to the right, through a paved pull out, on SR-49 south of Cosgrave Road. An Arnold man was unable to maintain his motorcycle on the paved surface and road into the gravel. He lost control of his motorcycle which landed […]
Angels Camp, CA…Traffic Update….Motorcycle Down Near Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd. Motorcycle hit by motorhome… Incident: 00156 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr49 / Cosgrave Rd Loc Desc: SB Lat/Lon: 38.110035 -120.601843 Detail Information 1:38 PM 8 [17] [Rotation Request Comment] **** 1039 SAM BERRI TOW 209-728-3931 **** 1:37 PM 7 [16] 1185 FOR MC 1:22 […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.284694 -120.504015 Detail Information 12:32 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 12:32 PM 5 [9] [Notification] […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The SR-88 is open unless a significant change in fire behavior occurs. The closure at Ebbetts Pass on SR-4, Woodfords at SR-88, and Diamond Valley and at SR-88 remain closed. The fourth closure will be at the SR-89 and SR-4 to prevent access to Ebbetts Pass or Monitor Pass.
Markleeville, CA…Special Note: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Smoke from the Dixie Fire has moved into the area and will affect visibility and air quality throughout the weekend. Air Operations may be impacted. Air quality may be unhealthy for those who are sensitive to smoke. Current Situation: Containment of the Tamarack Fire has jumped to 27% today. This follows a […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Plumas County due to the Dixie Fire and Fly Fire, Butte and Lassen counties due to the Dixie Fire, and Alpine County due to the Tamarack Fire. The fires collectively have destroyed homes, caused the evacuation of residents and damaged critical infrastructure, with the […]
Markleeville, CA…Firefighters have made made significant gains in efforts to slow down the growth of the Tamarack Fire, and are working to build on that progress today. Special Notes: Smoke from the Dixie Fire has moved into the area and will affect visibility and air quality throughout the weekend. Air Operations may be impacted. Air […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County in conjunction with CAL FIRE finalized the structure damage report and interactive map for Alpine county residents to check on the status of their structures. This application is updating every 24 hours with additional information. Residents can type in the address in the address or zoom in on the map to determine […]
Placerville, CA…With record breaking drought conditions causing extremely low fuel moistures, the Eldorado National Forest is increasing its fire restrictions to a forestwide campfire ban, beginning Monday, July 26, 2021. No wood or charcoal fires will be allowed anywhere in the forest under these new restrictions. The restrictions apply to all campgrounds, developed sites, and […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office orders the Mandatory Evacuation of State Route 4 from the junction of State Route 89 to Ebbetts Pass. (Silver City Corridor). Road Closures Highway 88 is closed from the Nevada Stateline to Pickets Junction. State Route 89 Junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395. State Route 4 from the junction […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update…Big Rig Leaking Fuel Near Hwy 120 & Ferretti Road Incident: 00288 Type: Hazardous Materials Inc Location: 19000 Sr120 Loc Desc: XS FERRETTI Lat/Lon: 37.817974 -120.301269 Detail Information 2:18 PM 1 [1] BIG RIG SYSCO TRUCK LEAKING FUEL Unit Information 3:13 PM 3 Unit At Scene 2:21 PM 2 Unit Enroute 2:21 PM […]
Markleeville, CA…Planned Actions for today: Branch I (northeast side of fire) – Secure line in DIV K, finish prep on dozerline in K south of China Springs Youth Camp. Prepare for burnout and structure protection along US Highway 395. Identify contingency east of Highway 395 and secure major spot fire east of the highway. Branch […]
Gardnerville, CA…The spot fire east of Hwy 395 near Holbrook Junction has been growing rapidly, despite firefighters’ diligent efforts to contain it. Aerial resources estimated the spot at about 2,500 acres as of 4:10 p.m. Firefighters on the ground and aircraft continue to battle the growing spot under exceptionally difficult weather and fuel conditions. #TamarackFire
