Murphys, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow in Roadway Near French Gulch Rd / Murphys Grade Rd. She was heard mooing that libations are not species specific and she was going to hoof it into town for a bit of wine tasting. Incident: 00089 Type: Animal Hazard Location: French Gulch Rd / Murphys Grade Rd Loc Desc: […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Partially Blocking Lane Near Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Incident: 00080 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Whiskey Slide Rd / Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: WHISKEY SLIDE 1 1/2 FM MTN RNCH Lat/Lon: 38.228367 -120.542261 Detail Information 8:17 AM 1 [1] PART 1125 – SIL OR GRY SDN Unit […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Calmer winds and return of moderate humidity to some areas of the fire reduced activity overnight however spotting and fire spread still occurred along the northern edge of the fire. Firefighters will work today to bolster lines where large pockets of previously unburned fuel threaten existing control lines. Damage inspection is in progress […]
Arnold, CA…The Elevated Evening News™ Live Tonight at 10pm.
Grizzly Flat, CA…Evacuation Warnings, Effective Immediately, Douglas County, Nevada. Douglas County is asking the following communities to be on the alert and start preparing for potential evacuations. Evacuations have not been ordered for the following areas at this time; however, there is potential for evacuation warnings to heighten to evacuation orders in the near future. […]
West Point, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported in Forest Next to Home on Spink Road. (Update…Fire taken care of and prevention enroute.) Incident: 00400 Type: Report of Fire Location: 1734 Spink Rd Loc Desc: WEST PT Lat/Lon: 38.400032 -120.537614 Detail Information 8:30 PM 2 [3] TRANS TO CAL FIRE SDS 8:30 PM 1 [1] FOREST […]
Placerville, CA…Caldor Fire Community Meeting Video for August 31, 2021
Markleeville, CA…Additional Caldor Fire Evacuation Notices for Alpine County. The details are in the image below released a few min ago. Click below for larger version of the image…
San Andreas, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Calf Walking in Roadway Near Gold Strike Rd & Hwy 49. Please use caution in the area unless you want veal. Incident: 00262 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Gold Strike Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.228514 -120.704155 Detail Information 3:55 PM 2 [2] 1039 AC – VM LEFT […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The top map is the NASA/USFS heat map. In the heat map you can tell it burned across Hwy 89 and is racing behind South Lake Tahoe on the ridge towards Heavenly Ski Resort. Yesterday Sierra at Tahoe today Heavenly & Kirkwood? Time will tell. On the southern leg the fire has crossed […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Minor Injury Collision Near Sr49 / Columbia Way Incident: 00154 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Sr49 / Columbia Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.000679 -120.383574 Detail Information 11:44 AM 6 [21] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1179-Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt to 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj [Shared] 10:51 AM 5 [13] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 VICS TOWING 209-532-4523 […]
Vallejo, CA…August 30, 2021. To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Caldor Fire South Lake Tahoe August 30th Press Briefing.
Knights Ferry, CA…Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the vegetation fire and the fire is estimated at 15-20 acres. Near 14600 Tulloch Road East of Knights Ferry (Tuolumne County #RosebudFire Source = CAL FIRE TCU
Sonora, CA…Starting at NOON today, Golden Dove and Silver Pine residents were able to return with proof of address. For all those returning to the area of the fire where homes/structures have been destroyed. DO NOT REMOVE ASH AND DEBRIS. The county is working with various state and federal partners to establish a process for […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Caldor Status Updates as Evacuation Orders Downgraded and Evacuation Warnings Lifted (August 30, 3:26PM). Effective Immediately El Dorado County and Amador County. The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in El Dorado County: Pipi – East of North South Road from Omo Ranch to Cat Creek and east to Highway […]
Markleeville, CA…The latest from the Caldor Fire as portions of Alpine County are now under mandatory evacuations. Highway 89 south from Luther Pass Road to Pickett’s Junction, (Highway 88) West on Highway 88 to Kirkwood. This includes Kirkwood resort and Caples Lake. Click below for interactive information… Evacuation Warning: Highway 88 at Forestdale Road. West […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…As of August 30, 2021 11:00 a.m. an Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County: Heavenly, East of Pioneer Trail between Larch and Al Tahoe, to include the area of Heavenly Ski Resort out to the Alpine County Line and the Nevada State line on […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Update to Evacuation Orders. Effective Immediately! Click on the map below for details. El Dorado County Evacuation Order: El Dorado County Tahoma • The section from Emerald Bay north to the Placer county line in Tahoma, extending west to the border of Desolation Wilderness. Fallen […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Humidity recovery remained poor overnight and allowed the fire to continue to actively burn. Fuel conditions remain critical and we still see active crown runs and group torching in the northeastern divisions of the fire. Current fire behavior is contributing to ember casts traveling up to half a mile. We anticipate early […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Highway 88 is closed between Omo Ranch Rd. and the Highway 88/89 interchange. Evacuation Order: Amador County South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene Road, due east to the Amador/Alpine County line and from the Amador/Alpine County line north to Hwy 88. Shelter Info • Our Red Cross […]
Leek Springs, CA….One of the cameras it has been hard to take your eyes off of is the Alert Wildfire Camera at Leek Springs. A few days ago its shots of the Caldor Fire were distance shots. Now they show the fire moving inexorably towards them. Today you can see firefighters doing structure protection and […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Fire activity was limited overnight due to the inversion layer settling in, these fire conditions allowed crews to engage the fire directly. Short-range spotting and group touching continue with the most active fire activity present in the Northeast and Western sections of the fire. Steep terrain, ash pits, and fire weakened trees continue […]
Vallecito, CA…Firefighters continued to construct and reinforce control lines. Mop-up efforts will continue through the evening. Fire suppression repair continues around the fire perimeter in affected areas. Airola Fire Overview 700 Acres 60% Contained 1 County Calaveras Last Updated 08/28/21 7:01 PM Date Started 08/25/21 2:55 PM Location Information Parrotts Ferry Rd and Airola Rd, […]
Jamestown, CA…Safety is a priority as firefighters continued to secure and construct containment lines with fire activity continuing through the day. Mop-up efforts and patrol will continue as crews strengthen the fire line. EVACUATION ORDERS: For the latest road closures and evacuation information in Tuolumne County please visit: https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountysheriff Golden Dove Lane, Silver Pine Drive […]
Grizzzly Flats, CA…The overnight inversion layer was present until 2:00 p.m. which decreased fire spread, spotting, and visibility well into today’s firefighting operations. As the inversion lifted erratic winds and low humidity increased fire activity with ember casts of up to half a mile. Steep terrain, ash pits and fire weakened trees continue to pose […]
Buena Vista, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Fence Near 5724 Park Circle. Not sure what the fence did wrong…. Incident: 00398 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 5724 Park Cir Loc Desc: X RED OAK Lat/Lon: 38.295994 -120.916059 Detail Information 7:22 PM 2 [4] NEG BLKG / REQG CHP FOR 1110 7:22 PM 1 [3] VEH WENT INTO […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic & Fire Update…..Firefighters Working 10ac Fire Off Hawver Road. Hawver Road Closed. From CAL FIRE TCU…(#SadieFire firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire near 5500 HAWVER Road, San Andreas (Calaveras County)”, “#SadieFire The fire is 10 acres near 5500 Hawver Rd. San Andreas (Calaveras County)” Waay too many local fires. […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Fire Reported Near Jesus Maria Rd / Hawver Rd. Sounds like they have these. Two separate small fires. Thank You Firefighters!!! Incident: 00487 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: Jesus Maria Rd / Hawver Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.282774 -120.669762 Detail Information 9:54 PM 4 [7] C49-100 PER CALFIRE FIRE IS […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…Update to Evacuation Orders, Warnings, and Road Closures. Effective Immediately, El Dorado County Evacuation Routes: Residents evacuating the area should exit Westbound on Pleasant Valley Road or Northwest on Bucks Bar Road. Evacuation Order: El Dorado County Pleasant Valley Road and all intersecting roads extending south from Newtown Road to the intersection of […]
