CalFire TV Returning Home After a Wildfire Video Report
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV Returning Home After a Wildfire Video Report
Butte Fire Re-Population Phase VI, Hwy 26 Corridor Reopens
SAFETY MESSAGE The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings or advisories. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please […]
CalFire TV September 16, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV September 16, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Structure Fire West Point
West Point Ca. CalFire with West Point Fire and CalFire Units from AEU and Central Fire responded to a fully involved structure fire in the vicinity of Bummerville Road and Winton Road. Units quickly Controlled and Contained the fire with in a short period of time. PG&E was requested.
Calaveras County Launches Butte Fire Information Portal
San Andreas, CA…We know people are anxious to get home and know the status of their homes and property. Emergency personnel understand the devastation and uncertainty people are experiencing as a result of the fire, but public safety is our main concern. We want to provide as much current and updated information as possible, so […]
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 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 […]
CalFire September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. September 15, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
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
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, […]
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
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
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, […]
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: […]
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
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. […]
Wildfire Smoke Health Precautions
San Andreas, CA…Smoke is visible in some areas of Calaveras County as a result of multiple wildfires. Calaveras County Public Health Services advises the community to avoid exposure to the wildfire smoke as much as possible. The main health threat from wildfire smoke comes from fine particles. These particles can get into the eyes and […]
Calaveras Unified School Closures Due To Butte Fire
San Andrea, CA…Due to the fire off highway 26 and the resulting power outages, school will not be in session on Thursday at Mokelumne Hill, West Point, and Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools. Bus routes in those areas will not be operating so Toyon Middle School and Calaveras High School students from those areas will […]
Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Warning
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures. If you smell or see smoke, take these steps to protect […]
Butte Fire Explodes To 2,600 Acres, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers
Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA…Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE […]
Fire Update…Firefighters Working Fire On Butte Mountain Road
Jackson, CA…Firefighters on ground and air have been working a fire on Butte Mountain Road. Initially there was a structure threat. They are throwing lots of resources at it. One barn may have been lost and of paramount importance is trying to keep this one from getting a foothold in Mokelumne River Drainage. Please use […]
Fire Update…Oak Fire Now At 50% Containment
Sonora, CA….Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire. It has reached 50% containment. Let’s hope that as temps heat up today the fire behaves. The first morning update is enclosed… Steve Leontie Photographer www.leontie.com Oak Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 9, 2015 6:44 am Date/Time Started: September 8, 2015 1:23 pm Administrative […]
CalFire TV September 08, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Sacramento Ca. September 08, 2015 – The Fire Situation Report
Vegetation Fire Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Ca. The smoke visible in the Yosemite Valley is coming from the Tenaya Fire, which is located in Indian Canyon above the north rim of the Valley on both sides of the Lehamite trail, between the Valley and Tioga Road. The fire was discovered last night and is currently estimated at 100 acres. The […]
Motorcycle Accident West Point
West Point Ca. CHP LIVE CAD reported a Motorcycle Accident in est Point near Hwy 26 and Main Street. A Medi Flight has taken the fallen Motorcyclist to one of the major hospitals in the region. Incident: 00373 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr26 / Main St Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.403434 -120.526958 Detail Information5:28 PM […]
Vegetation Fire Old Oak Ranch CA-TCU-Oak – Updated
Twain Harte Ca. #Oak IC is the fire name. CalFire with multiple Fire Fighting Agencies are dispatching to a Vegetation Fore on Old Oak Ranch Road. Evacuations are in progress for Old Oak Ranch and the Day Care nearby. AA440 has ordered 2 additional S2 Tankers, an additional Helicopter and a VLAT at this time. […]
Vegetation Fire Jamestown – Contained by Locals
Jamestown Ca. CalFire along with Tuolumne County Fire Resources dispatched to a Vegetation Fire on Rawhide Road with s cross of Peppermint Lane. Upon arrival a 1/4 acre fire was found to being worked on and contained by locals. Great job locals!!
Medical Rescue Carson Spur Thunder Mountain Trail Head
Kirkwood Ca. The Amador County Sheriff Department along with Kirkwood Fire and TCU Copter 404 are on their way to a Woman who has fallen on the Trail 2 miles from the Trail Head and fractured her Ankle. Not many other details are known at this time but resources are enroute to help this individual. […]
Vegetation Fire Lockford California – CONTAINED
Lockford Ca. CalFire resources out of the Tuolumne Calaveras Unit and the Amador El Dorado Unit were dispatched to a Vegetation Fire on Clements Road with a cross of Kettleman Lane South and East of Lockford California. Clements Fire units on scene reported 2-5 acres on both sides of the road. The AEU resources were […]
Vehicle Accident Mono Way and Hwy 108
Sonora Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Vehicle Accident in the area of Mono Way and Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area. Incident: 00451 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Mono Way / Sr108 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.977917 -120.315248 Detail Information 12:57 PM 3 [6] 1039 FIRE 12:56 PM 2 [3] RED/WHI FORD […]