Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself […]
Sonora, CA…The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Sonora for anyone who has been displaced due to the Donnell Fire evacuations. Small pets will be assisted with an outdoor set up at the shelter.
Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: Fire burned moderately under the inversion this morning. The inversion lifted at 11 a.m., drastically increasing fire activity, with isolated torching. Several fire spots are becoming well established, making it difficult for crews to engage them. Fire spread from the fire is directly threating several small communities in a canyon with […]
Pinecrest, CA…Donnell Fire Closes Hwy 108 Over Sonora Pass. SR 108 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] IS CLOSED FROM 13 MI EAST TO 21.6 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) -DUE TO A WILDFIRE – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 2.1 MI […]
Pinecrest, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….Mandatory Evacuation Order** Further mandatory evacuation orders are being issued in the Donnell Fire from Clark Fork to/ and including Kennedy Meadows. As of 11 AM the fire was estimated at 1000 acres. USFS Photo The Donnell Fire has burned 600 acres and has no containment. Our office issued a […]
Pinecrest, CA…The Donnell Fire continues to present active fire behavior and has burned 600 acres. During morning hours the fire is under an inversion and actively burning in timber and brush, with movement driven primarily by terrain. Once the inversion lifts around noon, the winds in the canyon increase to 25 mph, causing the fire […]
Mariposa, CA…Highway 140 Corridor. A mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for the following areas: Evacuation Orders: Cedar Lodge, El Portal Trailer Court, Incline Road (from Foresta Bridge to Clearing House), Rancheria Flat – Government Housing, Savage’s Trading Post. Residents can begin evacuation now. Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office personnel are in the area contacting residents. […]
Pinecrest, CA…Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued in Donnell Fire. The Donnell Fire has grown to 500 acres with no containment. Our office is issuing a Mandatory Evacuation for the following areas; Wagner Tract, Clark Fork Road, Clark Fork, Camp Liahona, Sands Flat Evacuation Advisory: US Forest Service reports air and ground fire crews are on scene […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite Valley and other impacted areas of the park will remain closed through Sunday, August 5 due to the Ferguson Fire. An evacuation has been issued for employees and residents inside Yosemite Valley due to limited road access to and from Yosemite Valley. This is due to firefighters working along the roadways and multiple […]
Pinecrest, CA…Current Fire Situation: The Donnell Fire ignited at 5:49 p.m. Aug. 1, 2018 near Donnell Lake on Highway 108 east of Pinecrest. The fire has burned about 500 acres with active fire behavior and smoke outputs in two-foot high brush, timber litter and understory. The fire is burning to the northeast. The fire’s objectives […]
Awahanee, CA, August 3, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and where to send […]
Strawberry, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”Evacuation Advisory: US Forest Service reports air and ground fire crews are on scene of a vegetation fire that broke out around 1 PM today in the area of Donnell Vista off of HWY 108. The fire has grown to 100 acres and there is currently no containment. Our office […]
Groveland, CA…Highway Closure and Advisory: Highway 120 is closed South of Crane Flat Road due to a spot fire that broke out at 5 AM this morning. Due to the 40 acre spot fire in the Ned’s Gulch area, our office is issuing an Evacuation Advisory for the areas East of Cherry Lake Road which […]
Awahanee, CA, August 2, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website has been established in honor of Captain Hughes. There, the public can learn about him, upcoming memorial services, and […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update….Hwy 120 Closed at Big Oak Road Due to Fire Incident: 00036 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: SR120 / Big Oak Rd Loc Desc: EB SR120 AT BIG OAK FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.823239 -120.258765 Detail Information 3:17 AM 1 [3] FIRE IS GETTING CLOSE TO SR120
Wawona, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for: The Community of Wawona. Please use Wawona Road to Highway 41 to safely exit the area. Wawona Road to Highway 140 remains closed. You can begin evacuating now, Yosemite National Park Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office are currently in the area contacting residents. A Red […]
Awahanee, CA, August 1, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire now in its 20th day, started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and other areas will remain closed to all visitors through Sunday, August 5, 2018 due to continued unhealthy smoke impacts and ongoing firefighting operations. The park will continue to assess conditions and […]
Groveland, CA…Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed a forest order closing several Groveland Ranger District roads and trails impacted by the Ferguson Fire. This closure is based on the current and expected fire behavior and will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2018, or until replaced or rescinded. Crews and firefighters with heavy equipment […]
Awahanee, CA, July 31, 2018 – The Ferguson Fire now in its 19th day, started July 13 on the Sierra National Forest and is managed under unified command between the United States Forest Service, California Interagency Incident Management Team 4, CALFIRE and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Much of the fire is burning in steep, […]
Awahanee, CA, July 30, 2018 – Evacuation Orders for the East Westfall Road Area were lifted at 9 a.m. today. These areas will remain under a Fire Advisement. Areas within a Fire Advisement have the potential of falling under an Evacuation Order should conditions change. The East Westfall area will include all homes on East […]
Awahanee, CA, July 29, 2018 – Brian Hughes, captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, died today in the line of duty on the Ferguson Fire. The fatal incident occurred earlier this morning. Hughes, 33, and his crew were operating in a complex area when he was struck […]
Yosemite, CA…This morning, park officials were informed that a firefighter from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was killed in the line of duty on the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County. The firefighter’s identity is being withheld until appropriate family notifications have been made. The fatal incident occurred earlier this morning. At the time, the […]
Yosemite, CA…Mariposa Grove and the Wawona Road remain closed. Limited visitor services will be available. Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley will reopen to all visitors at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018. Limited visitor services will be available inside Yosemite Valley, including campgrounds, lodging, and food service operations. Yosemite Valley has been temporarily […]
Awahanee, CA, July 28, 2018 – Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley will reopen to all visitors at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018. Limited visitor services will be available inside Yosemite Valley, including campgrounds, lodging, and food service operations. Due to continuing firefighting operations along the Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant […]
Awahanee, CA…With indirect containment lines around the fire nearing completion, firefighters looked for terrain and conditions favorable to more directly contain the Ferguson Fire. Officials reported a 764-acre growth in the fire for to a total of 46,675 acres as of 6 p.m. Containment is at 29 percent. Crews along the western perimeter worked on […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”We need your help in finding two men wanted in a stabbing. Around 8:30 last night, our deputies were called to Stoney Brook Mobile Home Park on Allison Way in Sonora for reports of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found a man on the ground suffering from severe injuries […]
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Awahanee, CA, July 26, 2018 – Yosemite National Park officials announced closures to the Yosemite Valley and Wawona areas, as well as the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, effective noon on Wednesday, July 25. With the ongoing closure of Highway140, visitors can exit the park using Highways 120 and 41. Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, […]
Mariposa, CA…A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for: In the The Lushmeadows area. The North Side of Triangle Rd- From Vista Lago To East Westfall and all side roads to the North. The North Side of East Westfall to Old Mill and all Side roads to the North Please drive with caution and watch for […]
