Chico, CA…We are deeply saddened to share that Friday, May 6th, Firestorm Firefighter Darin Banks, of Red Bluff, California, tragically died after being struck by a dead tree that unexpectedly fell. Darin was assigned to a Type II Initial Attack Hand Crew working to prepare an area for prescribed burning in Tuolumne County. Darin was […]
Tragedy Springs, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Sr88 / Peddler Vista Incident: 00061 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr88 / Peddler Vista Loc Desc: WB JEO PEDDLER Lat/Lon: 38.597222 -120.222222 Detail Information 7:25 AM 2 [4] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 UP COUNTRY 209-295-7885 7:24 AM 1 [3] WILL NEED 1185
Ham’s Station, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle Down Embankment Collision Near Sr88 / Clinton Rd Incident: 00053 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Clinton Rd Loc Desc: EB 88 JWO CLINTON Lat/Lon: 38.388837 -120.674776 Detail Information 7:27 AM 9 [14] PER JACKS ETA IS 15 7:27 AM 8 [13] REQ ETA FOR 1185 6:59 AM […]
Markleeville, CA…Due to adverse weather conditions, Monitor Pass is closed in both directions. For current road conditions, anytime, turn to Quickmap.dot.ca.gov. #AlpineCounty
Jamestown, CA…Traffic Update….Large Pig on Shoulder near Hwy 108 & Green Springs Road Incident: 00401 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: SR108 / Green Springs Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.842303 -120.524728 Detail Information 8:46 PM 2 [2] RP SAID JUST PAST WHERE THE LANE SPLITS ON SR108 8:45 PM 1 [1] LARGE PIG ON SHOULDER […]
Arnold, CA…California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Work expected to begin next Tuesday. May 10. California State Parks, in cooperation with CAL FIRE, plan to conduct prescribed burning at Calaveras Big Trees State Park starting next Tuesday, May 10. The planned treatments will cover approximately 250 […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury, Overturned Vehicle Collision Near Sr12 / Sr49. Incident: 00116 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail Information 10:06 AM 9 [32] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SAM BERRI ———209-728-3931 10:04 AM 8 [31] A49-003 1185 10:01 AM 7 [26] VEH IS DOWN BY CREEK […]
Sonora, CA…On Thusday April 28th, at approximately 10:40 pm, TCFD, CAL FIRE TCU, and Sonora City Fire were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 20000 block of Shaws Flat Road in Sonora. On arrival firefighters found a residential structure approximately 50% involved. Efforts were quickly made to ensure all occupants were out of […]
Arnold, CA…As part of its wildfire prevention efforts, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is performing important safety work along Highway 4 in the Arnold area. PG&E is strengthening the electric system in the Arnold community by installing interconnection hubs. This work will provide temporary power generation to shared community services, such as community centers, […]
Columbia, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Motorcycle vs Vehicle Collision Near Broadway St / State St Incident: 00134 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Broadway St / State St Loc Desc: PARROTTS FERRY / STATE Lat/Lon: 38.035007 -120.401793 Detail Information 10:12 AM 1 [1] MC VS VEH Unit Information 10:13 AM 4 Unit Enroute 10:13 AM 3 Unit […]
West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County, four miles north of Wilseyville near Schaad Road and Forest Creek in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible […]
Sonora, CA…The 63rd annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade is Saturday May 7, 2022. The parade will start at 10:00 am and will last approximately three hours. Although open containers will be temporarily allowed between 10:00 am and the parades end within the cordoned area of the parade, glass containers are strictly prohibited. Several streets will […]
West Point, CA…Traffic Update….Hit & Run Vehicle vs Pedestrian as Step Dad hits Daughter Off Pine Street Incident: 00345 Type: Hit and Run w/Injuries Location: 72 Pine St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.399753 -120.527623 Detail Information 7:54 PM 9 [23] 1039 CALA SO 7:53 PM 8 [21] CALA FIRE HAS A ENGINE 1097 7:29 PM 7 […]
Valley Springs, CA…On May 3 and May 4, 2022, emergency drainage repairs will be performed at the intersection of Daphne Street and Cedar Street in Valley Springs. This will result in the closure of the intersection which will be closed to through traffic. Only residents directly affected by the closure will be permitted to pass. […]
Markleeville, CA…The east side closure of State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass has moved from Gate 4 at Wolf Creek to Gate 3 at Raymond Meadows. This is to allow access to the camping along Silver Creek due to the opening of the stream fishing season that begins tomorrow. District 10 crews are working hard to safely […]
San Andreas, CA…Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. As of April 22nd, statewide there has been 1,301 wildland […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Two Large Brown Cows Walking in Middle of Rail Road Flat Road Incident: 00140 Type: Animal Hazard Location: 4909 Railroad Flat Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.273201 -120.504928 Detail Information 11:29 AM 3 [4] 1039 CALA CO AC 11:27 AM 2 [2] RP STOPPED ON RHS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS – […]
Arnold, CA…Please be advised that there will be a complete road closure on Murphys Drive, Arnold (From Douglas Drive to Avery Drive) on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Please follow designated detour route and follow instructions provided by on site personnel. If you have any questions regarding this closure please Mario’s Tree Service Inc. at (951) […]
Pinecrest, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) opened State Route 108 between Eagle Meadows and Kennedy Meadows at 2:00 p.m. yesterday. There is no estimated time when Route 108/Sonora Pass or Route 4/Ebbetts Pass will open for the spring season. Route 89/Monitor Pass opened for the spring season on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Before opening […]
Pine Grove, CA…Traffic Update…..Pickup vs Tree near Sr88 / Pine Grove Volcano Rd Incident: 00294 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr88 / Pine Grove Volcano Rd Loc Desc: EB IFO SCHOOL Lat/Lon: 38.413135 -120.655362 Detail Information 5:33 PM 7 [14] 1039 UP COUNTRY 5:28 PM 6 [12] 1039 VOLCANO COMMUNICATIONS 5:24 PM 5 [8] 94-R19 […]
Camanche Village, CA…Traffic Update….Big Rig Off Roadway Collision Near Hwy 88 & Bamert Road. Bad Day for Big Rigs on 88! Incident: 00205 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: SR88 / Bamert Rd Loc Desc: JWO NR CL Lat/Lon: 38.298979 -120.989490 Detail Information 2:36 PM 8 [29] 1039 1185 2:35 PM 7 [28] 94-S3 INFO FOR […]
Cooks Station, CA…Traffic Update….Overturned Big Rig on Hwy 88 East of Cooks Station Incident: 00198 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: SR88 Loc Desc: SR88 JEO COOKS Lat/Lon: 38.526763 -120.433209 Detail Information 2:26 PM 7 [16] A94-003 RIG BLKING WB LANE – ON WAY TRFC CONTROL IN PLACE 2:23 PM 6 [15] 1039 CT 2:22 PM […]
Angels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…Starting Wednesday, April 27th, increased truck crossings and roadway sweeping will occur from Hunt Road to Pool Station Road. Drivers should be aware of rolling stops and drive at reduced speeds. These impacts, part of the Wagon Trail Realignment Project, are scheduled through Friday, April 29, 2022. Motorists should be advised […]