Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 40% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,961 Personnel

Butte Fire Evening Update…71,780 Acres, 40% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,961 Personnel

San Andreas, CA…The Good News is containment of the Butte Fire has climbed to 40%. All restrictions in Amador County have been lifted. The Bad News is that the number of homes lost has climbed yet again to 233. The numbers have soared as the inspection teams make their way through the fire area. Fire […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Safety Advisory

Butte Fire Re-Population Safety Advisory

San Andreas, CA…On behalf of CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I, public safety is our main concern. As mandatory evacuations are being lifted throughout the affected fire areas, we want to remind the public that a safety advisory in still in effect. As residents return back into their homes, please be advised that an active […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase IV, All Evacuation Orders & Road Closures In Amador County Lifted

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase IV, All Evacuation Orders & Road Closures In Amador County Lifted

Jackson, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM. All Mandatory Evacuations, Evacuation Advisories, and Road Closures in Amador County have […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase III & Road Closures

San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues • The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. • We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into theirhomes as soon possible. Repopulation Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:30pm The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]

Meals for ALL Fire & Law Enforcement at The Red Apple

Meals for ALL Fire & Law Enforcement at The Red Apple

Murphys, CA…The Red Apple is providing complementary meals for ALL Firefighters and Law Enforcement that are working on The Butte Fire. Food will be served from 9-5 on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – September 15, 16, & 17. **Thank you to everyone that is working to keep us safe!** The Red Apple – 4950 E. […]

Butte Fire Morning Update…71,660 Acres, 37% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,668 Personnel

Butte Fire Morning  Update…71,660 Acres, 37% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,668 Personnel

Angels Camp, CA….We attended the Butte Fire Action Plan meeting this morning at Frogtown. It is impressive to see the coordination and planning it takes to keep almost 5,000 people attached to this fire working towards the common goal of putting the Butte Fire into the history books. It was inspiring and also gut wrenching […]

Butte Fire Evening Update…71,523 Acres, 35% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,596 Personnel

Butte Fire Evening Update…71,523 Acres, 35% Contained, 166 Homes & 116 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,596 Personnel

San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** […]

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources. Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, […]

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Hotel Leger Back Up & Running!

Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up […]

Butte Fire Morning Update…71,063 Acres, 30% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings, 4,409 Personnel,

Butte Fire Morning Update…71,063 Acres, 30% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings, 4,409 Personnel,

Arnold, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** Above […]

Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14

Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14

Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute […]

Reminder…All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire

Reminder…All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire

San Andreas, CA…All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess […]

Butte Fire Evening Update…65,300 Acres, 25% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings,

Butte Fire Evening Update…65,300 Acres, 25% Contained, 135 Homes Destroyed, 79 Outbuildings,

San Andreas, CA…Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the day moving southeast allowing crews to be more effective in perimeter control. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges. Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures. […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures

San Andreas, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to […]

CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center

CAL-FIRE Says Thank You & Donate To Your Favorite Charity Or An Evacuation Center

San Andreas, CA…CAL FIRE Incident Management Team I greatly appreciates the support and donations from the residents and local communities in the affected fire areas. Although this is a great display of community support, the firefighters are self-sufficient and their needs are met. If you would like to support the community and offer any donations, […]

Letter to the Editor/Thank You to Butte Fire Evac Center Volunteers ~ By Carrie Stroble

Letter to the Editor/Thank You to Butte Fire Evac Center Volunteers ~ By Carrie Stroble

Angels Camp, CA…Please help me thank the selfless people in our community who stepped up during the first two days of the Butte Fire at the animal evacuation center established at the Calaveras Fairgrounds on September 10th. During these first two days, people came together to support the People and Animals affected by this fire. […]

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

Butte Fire Re-Population Phase 1 & Road Closures

Amador & Calaveras, CA…Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted for RESIDENTS ONLY: […]

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Frogtown Becomes Noah’s Ark For People, Pets & Farm Animals

Angels Camp, CA…Local Ranchers, FFA, 4H, Animal Services, concerned citizens and more have turned Frogtown’s arena and animal areas into a safe haven for those fleeing the fire whether they are on 4 legs or two. Hay, pet food & supplies, toys for kids, toiletries, personal supplies, hot meals, welcome smiles and helping hands abound. […]

Butte Fire Morning Update…65,215 Acres, 4,163 Personnel, 474 Engines, 55 Water Tenders, Homes Lost 86, Outbuildings Lost 51, 79 Fire Crews, 17 Helicopters, 102 Bulldozers,

Butte Fire Morning Update…65,215  Acres, 4,163 Personnel, 474  Engines, 55 Water Tenders, Homes Lost 86, Outbuildings Lost 51, 79 Fire Crews, 17 Helicopters, 102 Bulldozers,

Arnold, CA…Butte Fire Containment reached 20% overnight. They are starting to make significant progress on dozer lines. Fire behavior remained moderate throughout the night moving North and East. Firefighters continue to fight the fire aggressively but critical fuel moisture levels, steep terrain, and limited fire access continue to provide challenges for firefighters. ***Damage Assessment teams […]

Butte Fire Evening Update….86 Homes & 51 Outbuildings Destroyed, 65,000 acres with 15% Containment, 3,852 Personnel

Butte Fire Evening Update….86 Homes & 51 Outbuildings Destroyed, 65,000 acres with 15% Containment, 3,852 Personnel

San Andreas, CA…..The Good News is that acreage stayed about the same today. The Bad News is Today the sad numbers started coming in on the number of homes lost. 86 Homes and 51 outbuildings have been lost. Many of these are in the initial wave areas of this fire and also up Jesus Maria. […]

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Official Hermitfest Celebration Canceled Due to Fire But There Still Will Be Unofficial Celebrating

Hermit Valley, CA…From Yesterday…The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association Board regretfully has decided to officially cancel our September 12th Celebration in Hermit Valley.The Butte Fire is continuing to expand aggressively and had consumed almost 32,000 acres as of this morning, homes have been lost and our friends and families are dealing with evacuations and road […]

The Butte Fire Morning Update! 64,728 acres with 10% Containment, 6,400 Structures Threatened:, 15 Structures Lost, 3,299 Personnel, 383 Engines, 67 Crews, 8 Airtankers, 17 Helicopters, 62 Dozers, 46 Water Tenders

The Butte Fire Morning Update!  64,728 acres with 10% Containment, 6,400 Structures Threatened:, 15 Structures Lost, 3,299 Personnel, 383 Engines, 67 Crews, 8 Airtankers, 17 Helicopters, 62 Dozers, 46 Water Tenders

Arnold, CA…Fire behavior remained extreme throughout the day with rapid, uncontrolled fire growth to the south and east. Unfavorable weather coupled with fuel moistures at critical levels have resulted in explosive fire conditions. Mandatory evacuations continue to expand as the fire continues to grow. Residents are urged to stay vigilant due to current and expected […]

Fire Fighters Slow The Butte Fire Down A Bit As It Marches South

Fire Fighters Slow The Butte Fire Down A Bit As It Marches South

Avery, CA…We drove out Avery Sheep Ranch Road to try and get a bird’s eye view on the fire’s march towards the Hwy 4 corridor. For the first time since the fire started a bit of optimism crept in. Fire progress seems to have slowed just a bit and we pray it is enough to […]

Butte Fire Mandatory Evacuations and Road Closures

Butte Fire Mandatory Evacuations and Road Closures

San Andreas, CA…Additional Mandatory Evacuations are as follows: (Calaveras County) Jesus Maria from Hwy SR 26 to Railroad Flat to include all side streets North of Jesus Maria and South to Doster Road / West Murray Creek Road and East of Hawver Road; Ridge Rd North to SR 26, Associated Office, Woodhouse Mine with Railroad […]

All CUSD Schools Closed Tomorrow

All CUSD Schools Closed Tomorrow

San Andrea, CA… Due to the Butte Fire, and the significant impact on staff, students, families and our community, all CUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11. We plan to resume full operations on Monday, September 14. If this changes, you will be notified. Please do what you can to help those impacted […]

Butte Fire Evening Update…14,700 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Butte Fire Evening Update…14,700 Acres, 57 Engines, 8 Water Tenders, Structures Lost 6, Outbuildings Lost 2, 15 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 10 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers

Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging terrain for firefighters. Fire is expanding in all directions. Steep river drainages, high heat, low humidity, and volatile dry grassy oak woodland promote dangerous fire behavior and challenging […]