West Point Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Veh vs Child Accident near Hwy 26 and Deerdorf Road. A Medi Flight is on order. Please use caution in the area for the next 3 hours. This incident is NOT related to the #Butte Fire and nothing agency fire related involved. Incident: 00360 Type: Trfc […]
Calaveras County, CA- As of 6:30 am today, CalFire reported that the Butte Fire is now 65% contained and almost all mandatory evacuations have been lifted. In addition, the fire is expected to be 100% contained in a week. This is due to the outstanding work of huge numbers of emergency service crews and law […]
Murphys, CA…Rummage and bake sale at 90 Big Trees Road in Murphys! Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th — opens at 8am! 100 % of proceeds are going to people that have lost their homes in the Butte Fire! We are delivering it in person to as many families as we can on Monday the 21st! […]
Sacramento Ca. As California’s 2015 deer hunting season continues with the opening of additional hunt zones this weekend, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging hunters to research where they plan to hunt in advance, as access to some areas may be restricted due to wildfires. Current information regarding closures and restrictions […]
Chinese Camp Ca. CHP LIVE CAD is reporting a Veh vs Power Pole with lines down in the Chinese Camp area near the Log Mill. 1/4 acre slow rate of spread bumping a Dozer line in the filed and Hwy 120 with power lines down across Hwy 120. PLEASE USE CAUTION IN THE AREA FOR […]
Sheep Ranch, CA…IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 48 service connections in Sheep Ranch are the ONLY CCWD customers who are under a boil water advisory. All other CCWD service areas are operating normally and the water is completely safe to drink. Original post: Water service that had been disrupted by the Butte Fire was restored to the community of Sheep Ranch […]
Angels Camp, Ca…Yesterday morning Old Town Angels Camp was a happy and thankful fire line. No hoses, dozers, axes or shovels. just kids and adults from all over the county waving, cheering and holding signs saying THANK YOU to the firefighters. Many of the Butte Fire Firefighters are using Frogtown as a Basecamp and roll […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Butte Fire Recovery Food Waste Bins deployed by Cal-Waste. Under direction of Calaveras County Public Works, Cal-Waste has deployed food waste bins at the following areas: Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Additional bins will be deployed Friday, 09/18 in: Wilseyville, Glencoe, Westpoint, Railroad Flat, Sheep Ranch Calls for bin locations and pickup […]
Angels Camp, CA…Take a look at the deep discounts that we have on these vehicles. Check our inventory for vehicles arriving daily. We wish the best to all of the Fire fighters and people affected by the Butte Fire!! Don’t forget that our service center performs services on all makes and models from oil changes […]
Copperopolis, CA…As Part of Copperopolis Town Square’s September Concert Series, this Saturday’s Free Concert. with Busta-Groove, will also be a fundraiser for the Butte Fire. All donations will go to the Calaveras County Disaster Relief Fund! See you Saturday at 7pm! Come early to save your spot! Blankets and chairs welcome! Restaurants and Shops will […]
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA… Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. “We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. ” – Mike Croshaw “When I was a boy and I would […]
Angels Camp, CA…Angels 6 Theatres in historic Angels Camp is the best place to see a movie in the Mother Lode. The are reopening today with a big Maze Runner Double Feature Starting at 5:45pm. Click Below for full schedule. MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS | Official Trailer: In this next chapter of the epic […]
Murphys, CA…Business in Murphys ARE open. We need to keep stimulating the economy for our local business owners who have been effected by the Butte Fire. Please consider wine tasting this weekend or lunching alfresco, now that the temperature has dropped and the smoke has cleared. We need your support now more than ever! Aria […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…(Updated the Calaveras County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the second fatality as Owen Goldsmith, 80 who lived in the M24 area in Mountain Ranch.) On 09/16/15 at about 1100 hours, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Historical Human Remains Detection K9 teams from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Law […]
Sacramento Ca. CalFire TV Returning Home After a Wildfire Video Report
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire All Calaveras County Schools will be closed through Friday, September 18th. Please refer to your child(s) School District(s) Website for up-to-date information regarding school closures.. Bret Harte Union High School District (BHUHSD): http://bhhs-bhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD): http://www.calaveras.k12.ca.us/SUBWEBS/05%20Information/news.htm Mark Twain Union Elementary School District (MTUESD): http://www.mtwain.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 Vallecito […]
Sheep Ranch, CA…Due to the Butte Fire, water service to the community of Sheep Ranch has been disrupted, and CCWD crews are working hard to get the system up and running. To ensure customers have access to drinking water, CCWD is providing bottled water at the Central Calaveras Fire and Rescue station 11309 Sheep Ranch […]
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 […]
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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 8:00 PM (San Andreas) The areas from Hwy 49 at Mountain Ranch Road, […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Late this afternoon the body of the first confirmed Butte Fire fatality was recovered. A resident of Baker Riley Road off of Jesus Maria Road who had refused to leave, could not escape and was overcome by the fire. The name of the victim has not been released yet pending notification of next […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Copperopolis, CA…On September 12th at approximately 5:50pm at tan Nissan Quest driven by a 46 year old Antioch man was traveling northbound on O’Byrnes Ferry Rd. at approximately 30mph. approaching SR-4.. A white Dodge Ram 1500 driven by an Angels Camp man was traveling eastbound on S$-4 at approximately 55 mph. The driver of the […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the Butte Fire Bret Harte High School will be closed on Monday. Friday night’s football game will be played on Monday in Escalon starting with JV at 5:30pm
Avery, CA…Due to the current evacuation orders from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office the Vallecito School District will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 14th & 15th. The closure is for Hazel Fisher School, Albert Michelson School & Avery Middle School
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 […]
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. […]
