Update on Ampine Fire from Amador Fire Dept
Sutter Creek, CA….Following is an update from Amador Fire on Ampine Fire that occured today…
Pioneer Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Weapons & Domestic Battery
Jackson, CA…On July 22, 2022, at approximately 10:12 am, deputies responded to the 28000 block of Sierra Court in Pioneer for a physical altercation involving one male and two females. Upon arrival, deputies developed probable cause to arrest the male, identified as 37 year old Jeremy Tate of Pioneer, for domestic battery, assault with a […]
Your Perfect Girls Day Out Awaits from Gold Rush Tour Company!
Angels Camp, CA…We get it – you want to schedule a girls day out but the sheer act of planning makes you want to scream. For you, my friend, we have a step-by-step plan: – Message the girls and give them three dates.: Hey girls, time to get together and do some day drinking. 7/9, […]
One-Way Traffic Control on State Routes 49, 88 and 104
Amador County, CA… The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 49, 88 and 104. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: Route 49 • Lane restrictions from Trade Center Drive to Airport Road for utility work beginning Friday, July 22, through Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 8:00 […]
A Cool, Crisp Week of Weather in Triple Digits Ahead….Well, if you Smile it will Seem Cooler
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 74 to 89 higher elevations…87 to 97 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Tonight, Clear. Lows 54 to 69 higher elevations…66 […]
Electra Fire Expected to Reach Full Containment Today
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…There was a slight increase of fire activity yesterday deep within the fire perimeter. Large areas of unburned, brush flared up creating visible columns of smoke. Resources were on site to mitigate any fire spread. A type 2 helicopter has been working with ground crews to keep the fire activity well […]
Electra Fire Reaches 4,478 Acres, 80% Containment, Total Personnel 1782
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire activity on the Electra Fire was minimal with smoldering in stump holes and large downed fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines while suppression repair strategies are implemented. Area within the fire perimeter remains closed. All other evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings. For additional information for […]
Mrs. Nancy Louise Black 1946 ~ 2022
Sutter Creek, CA… Mrs. Nancy Louise Black, January 3, 1946 ~ July 6, 2022 (age 76) Nancy Louise Black, 76, passed away on July 06, 2022. Online condolences can be made at https://www.dieboldfuneral.com/. Arrangements were trusted to San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 West St. Charles PO Box 328 San Andreas, CA 95249, (209) 754-3361. To […]
Almost All of Calaveras Powered Back Up After Electra Fire
Mokelumne Hill, CA…We just checked on outages with PG&E and you can see from the outage map below that almost all of Calaveras County has been powered back up. On the Amador side of the fire area there is still one large outage with 1,354 PG&E customers dark. After that outage block is energized we […]
Electra Fire Update, 4,272 Acres, 40% Contained, 1,886 Personnel
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…Fire behavior moderated overnight due to increased humidity. Several small spot fires were detected and mitigated with the support of intel platforms and night-flying helicopter operations. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping-up hot spots. Electra Incident Update AM 7.7 RESOURCES ASSIGNED Engines: 168 Water Tenders: 26 Helicopters: 14 Hand Crews: […]
Only 2,300 Electra Fire PG&E Power Outages Remain
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…PG&E made significant progress today responding to outages now affecting approximately 2,300 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties due to the Electra Fire. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Working with Cal […]
Electra Fire Reaches 40% Containment as Fire Heads Towards Full Containment & Control
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…In the interest of relaying the most accurate and up-to-date information to the public, the Electra Incident will begin releasing more frequent updates regarding control and containment lines throughout the day. This will be in addition to the morning and evening updates, which are typically released at 7 a.m. and 7 […]
Some Electra Fire Evacuation Orders Have Been Downgraded to Warnings in Amador County
Amador County, CA…The Amador County Sheriff’s Office is removing the road closure at the intersection of Lower Clinton Road and Butte Mountain Road. The new road closure will be moved to the Upper Clinton Road and Butte Mountain intersection. All residents along Clinton Road and Butte Mountain Road within this area are clear to return […]
Electra Fire Community Briefing Tonight!
AMADOR COUNTY, CA – CAL FIRE AEU, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, and CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 will host a community briefing on the Electra Fire via Facebook, tonight at 7pm. We will provide an operational briefing, and we will also answer your questions regarding the Electra Fire. […]
Electra Fire Hot Spots Dropping Fast in Latest Heat Map
Mokelumne Hill, CA…When we posted the morning Electra Fire Update we included a 24hr fire map. We just looked at just today’s map you can see a drastic drop in heat from this fire! Great work firefighters!!! We may not be at the beginning of the end of the Electra but we appear close.
PG&E Continues to Make Progress Getting Grid Back Up Outside of Electra Fire Area
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…PG&E continues to respond to outages affecting approximately 8,000 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties, down from about 15,000 customers. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Working with Cal Fire, PG&E was […]
Electra Fire Holds Steady at 3,900 Acres Overnight, Containment Rises to 10%
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…The Electra Fire stayed active for the first half of the night, with short upslope runs. Humidity recovery in the early morning hours moderated fire activity. Firefighters are working to strengthen control lines. The threat to critical infrastructure is being monitored and assessed, and protection plans are being put into place. […]
Electra Fire Grows to 3,900 Acres, 5% Containment, 1,334 Fire Personnel Working Fire
Amador & Calaveras, Counties…The Electra Fire PM Update has been released. The Electra Fire is actively burning, with short intense upslope runs. Short range spotting with rollout is contributing to the fire spread. The threat to critical infrastructure is being monitored and assessed, and protection plans are being put into place. Electra Incident Update PM […]
NASA Firms Electra Fire Heat Map
Amador & Calaveras County, CA…Heat maps can be inaccurate because they can show heat aloft and not necessarily what is actually happening on the ground. That said they can be a great resource for where firefighters need to go to get a fire under control. Below is one of the Electra Fire. They are making […]
PG&E Not the Cause of the Electra Fire & Beginning Damage Assessments
Amador & Calaveras, CA…PG&E continues to respond to outages affecting approximately 12,000 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. Cal Fire has granted PG&E access to priority areas of the fire […]
An Update from PG&E on the Electra Fire
Jackson & Mokelumne Hill, CA…PG&E continues to respond to outages affecting approximately 15,000 customers in parts of Amador and Calaveras Counties. PG&E has deenergized several distribution lines for firefighter safety in the area at the request of Cal Fire crews battling the Electra fire. PG&E has a number of assets potentially at risk due to […]
Portions of State Route 26 Closed Due to Electra Fire
Amador & Calaveras Counties, CA…State Route 26 from Buckeye Lane to Ridge Road is closed due to the Electra Fire, as of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. There is no ETO. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for their safety and to allow emergency crews to respond. The Electra Fire started at […]
The Electra Fire Leaves Thousands Powerless
Jackson & Mokelumne Hill, CA…The Electra Fire has left over 10,000 PG&E Customers in the dark as well as the fire threats. PG&E Employees and civilians recreating in the area were evacuated yesterday but that still doesn’t mitigate the damage to our local grid from the fire. The outages are not only in Amador County […]
The Electra Fire Full Morning Update, 3,034 Acres, 0% Containment, 450 Structures Threatened
Jackson & Mokelumne Hill, CA…The good news is temps are moderate and they are throwing the kitchen sink and the dishes at this one. Right now there are 1,225 personnel assigned to the fire along with 128 Fire Engines, 14 Helicopters, 39 Hand Crews, 33 Dozers & multiple air tankers will be dropping retardant on […]
Electra Fire CHP Incident Log (Updated)
Amador & Calaveras, CA….Electra Fire CHP Incident Log. The Raw CHP logs are a good way to keep tabs on road closures and they also tell a running timeline of a fire. CHP usually starts and incident log and keeps it open until outcome is no longer in doubt. We will update this post with […]
Electra Fire Update as of 7:20 p.m. The fire is Now Estimated to be 959 Acres.
Electra, CA…Electra Fire Update 7:20 p.m. The fire is now estimated to be 959 acres. Evacuation site in Amador County is located at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 6:40 pm: The fire approximately 300 acres. Evacuations are in progress from south of Butte Mountain Road from Clinton Bar Road to […]
Traffic & Fire Update….(Update Now 250+ Acres) Electra Fire is 75 Acres and Growing, Localized Evacuations Underway
Electra, CA…(Update from Jackson Fire Dept…***UPDATE*** 5:45 Per Air Attack fire is 250+ acres with a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. 5:10pm Evacuation areas listed below Ponderosa Way, Butte Mountain, Amador Lane, Parts of Clinton Road. The Jackson Fire Department has 2 pieces of equipment on the Electra Fire. As of 4:30pm the fire […]
Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Electra Rd / Sr49 (Update…Fire has Crossed into Calaveras County)
Jackson, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Vegetation Fire Near Electra Rd / Sr49 Incident: 00203 Type: Report of Fire Location: Electra Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: ELECTRA JEO 49 Lat/Lon: 38.314030 -120.721039 Detail Information 7:13 PM 28 [72] 94-S1 26 FRM BUCKEYE TO PONDEROSA CLOSED – ADV SAN ANDREAS UNITS AND 49-L CPY 7:12 PM 27 [71] […]
Sierra Pacific Industries to Close Public Access to California Forestlands Due to Drought & Wildfire Risk July 1st
Anderson, CA – Due to the extreme drought conditions and increasing risk of wildfire, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) will be closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure begins Fri., July 1, and will remain in effect until further notice. “Despite some of the late spring rains, California is experiencing the driest conditions it […]
650 PG&E Customers Powerless in Jackson Area
Jackson, CA…650 PG&E Customers Powerless in Jackson Area. Details are below… Outage Status Current Outage Status:Power is currently off Current As Of: June 26 | 8:57 AM PDT Get Notifications outage status PG&E IS ASSESSING THE CAUSE AT THE OUTAGE LOCATION. Hide Details PG&E is investigating the cause of your outage. Your address is on […]