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Ebbetts Pass Fire District Celebrates 50 Years |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/11/2015 03:13 PM
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Arnold, CA...Many in the community came and celebrated Ebbetts Pass Fire Department’s 50th anniversary on August 1st. After a 9am flag raising and brief ceremony, tours & meet and greets continued till noon. Station One was buffed, polished and ready to show off for the community. In their 50 years EPFD had grown into a model department for rural emergency services. One area they are very proud of is cardiac event survival rates. Even as a rural department they rank higher than many urban departments.
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USFS Wildland Firefighter Loses Life Fighting the "Sierra" Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/09/2015 10:04 AM
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South Lake Tahoe, CA...It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30pm in a remote area between the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest.
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USFS Wildland Firefighter Loses Life Fighting the "Sierra" Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/09/2015 06:23 PM
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South Lake Tahoe, CA...It is with great sorrow we must confirm the loss of a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter this evening in the Lake Tahoe area. The fire crew member succumbed to injuries suffered when struck by a tree during initial firefighting efforts on a new wildfire named the “Sierra” Fire. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30pm in a remote area between the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest.
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California Guard, Reserve Units Aid in Wildfire Containment ~ By Amaani Lyle DoD News |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/05/2015 11:46 AM
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Washington, DC...California Air National Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists are assisting first responders in fighting ongoing wildfires in Northern California, the Pentagon’s press operations chief said in a briefing here today. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the blaze has been ravaging the Lower Lake area north of San Francisco and has tripled in size over the weekend. The fires have expanded to cover about 84 square miles and 56,000 acres as authorities ordered more than 12,000 people to evacuate their homes.
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Rocky Fire Jumps Containment Lines Now At 65,000 Acres |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/04/2015 11:48 AM
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Lower Lake, CA...The fire has crossed Hwy 20 in multiple locations and crews are working diligently to control the fire’s progression. Firefighters are working aggressively to build control lines and sustain perimeter control. Terrain is steep and rugged with limited access. Resources continue to respond from in and out of the state. “RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY VIGILANT AND ADHERE TO ANY CHANGES IN EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES”. Fire activity and direction can change at any time, be prepared and stay informed. With the elevated fire danger, we are asking everyone to use extreme caution, “Ready, Set, Go”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to http://www.readyforwildfire.org
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Fire Update...Big Creek Fire Efforts Reach 85% Containment & Resource Drawdown Underway |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2015 11:57 AM
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Groveland, CA...Current Situation on Big Creek Fire. Crews are continuing mop-up and fire suppression repair operations. Demobilization has begun, releasing unneeded fire equipment and personnel. Motorists driving in the area of the fire on Highway 120, especially after dark, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews...
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Stanislaus National Forest Fire Updates |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2015 01:41 PM
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Sonora, CA...Rosasco Fire: The Rosasco Fire is a holdover heat signature from the Rim Fire. It is burning in deep duff layers, making it difficult to extinguish. Line has been cut around the fire and it is holding, in containment, at 3.4 acres. Though there has been no situational change since yesterday, crews will continue to mop-up and patrol the fire. The fire is located near Rosasco Meadow which is west of Cherry Lake and north of Woods Ridge, in the Groveland Ranger District...
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The Big Creek TCU Fire Update...204 Acres, Evacuations Lifted, 35% Contained |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2015 02:09 PM
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Groveland, CA...Current Situation: Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. Motorists driving in the area of the fire, especially on Highway 120, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews. Evacuations: Lifted at 6 p.m. 7-30-15, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.
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CAL FIRE and the USFS Announce Arrest & Cause of Big Creek Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2015 02:15 PM
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San Andreas – On Thursday, July 30th the cause of the Big Creek Fire was determined to be an escaped debris fire. A suspect was identified and at 6:00 p.m. an arrest was made in connection with the start of the fire. Lisa Ann Vilmur was arrested and booked into Tuolumne County Jail for one count of recklessly causing a fire, a felony violation of Penal Code § 452(c). Her bail has been set in the amount of $100,000...
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Big Creek Fire TCU Incident Update |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2015 03:50 PM
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Groveland, CA...The increase in fire acreage is the result of better mapping. Fire fighters are working hard to construct containment lines around the fire even as conditions deteriorate with this afternoon’s rising air temperatures and wind speed. The surrounding drought-stressed forest with its thousands of dead trees has created an unprecedented danger to firefighters and residents alike. Frequent spot fires across the line into this dense, dry, heavy timber are major challenges, raising the possibility of steadily worsening fire activity. Power lines in the area have been de-energized at CAL FIRE’s request to protect firefighter safety. The line will be re-energized upon CAL FIRE’s request. There’s been no damage to the distribution system in the area due to the fire.
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