Mountain Ranch, 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 properties as soon possible.  Repopulation Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM  Mandatory Evacuation orders for the following have been changed to Evacuation Advisories: (Jesus Maria)  1) All areas and roads in the community of Jesus Maria  (Mountain Ranch)

All areas and roads in the community of Mountain Ranch except for the following (the following areas are still under Mandatory Evacuation):
1) El Dorado Trail east of East Murray Creek
2) Green Ranch Trail north of East Murray Creek
3) Fricot City Road at the ROP school, and at Fricot City Road at Sheep Ranch Road
The public is reminded to use caution as utility services, such as electrical, water and sewer, may not be restored for up to a week.
CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Evacuations Advisories have been lifted in the following areas:
1) All areas and roads north and northwest of SR 26, from the intersection of SR 26 at Rich Gulch to SR 26 at the Calaveras/Amador County line.
2) All areas and roads in the communities of Bummerville, Wilseyville, Glencoe and West Point
3) All areas and roads north of the following:
– Doe Road
– Prussian Hill Road
– Hoffeditz Road
– McCarthy Reservoir Road
4) All areas and roads north of the Calaveras River from Glencoe to the Calaveras Reservoir near McCarthy Reservoir Road.
Additional Road Closures:
– East Murray Creek at El Dorado Trail
– East Murray Creek at Green River Ranch
– Fricot City Road at the ROP school
– Sheep Ranch Road at Fricot City Road
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 drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area. Subject to Change Based on Operational Conditions.
As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by products or plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
Various agencies will also be involved with the Butte Fire recovery effort and may provide additional assistance to property owners.
Additional information regarding the Butte Fire can be found on www.fire.ca.gov
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