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Fire Update...OAK Fire - Vegetation Fire Off Pool Station Road, Zero Percent Contained |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 06/22/2014 05:59 PM
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San Andreas, Ca...(Update as of 5:10 pm, July 22, 2014) The OAK Fire, located at Oak Valley Road and Pool Station Road in San Andreas, is reported to be zero percent contained, and has burned between 80 to 100 acres of vegetation. Luckily, no structures have yet to be damaged, however there are structures and power lines in the area. There have not been any injuries, and the cause is currently under investigation. 30 fire engines, 5 bulldozers, 7 water tankers, 13 fire crews, 1 air attack, 4 airtankers, and 3 helicopters, with a total of 331 personnel, have been fighting this fire. Please avoid Pool Station Road in your travels until this is contained, and please be safe, both to the travelers and to our agencies fighting this fire....
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Angel Camp Fire Dept Conducting Wildland Fire Exercise June 21st. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2014 03:38 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....The Angels Camp Fire Department has scheduled a Wildland Fire training exercise for this Saturday, June 21 between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The training will be held on City property just south of the Angels Camp city limits near the fairgrounds....
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Traffic Update...One Way Traffic Controls Through Fire Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2014 05:02 PM
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San Andreas, CA....CHP is reporting that smoke is subsiding and visibility is improving enough for one way traffic controls on Hwy 49 instead of a hard closure.
 
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Fire Update...The Reed Fire Now 45% Contained At 120 Acres |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2014 06:08 PM
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San Andreas, CA...We just checked in with CAL-FIRE's Lisa Williams and the Reed Fire is now 40% contained and they are making good progress at 90 acres. CHP is reporting one way escorted traffic on Hwy 49 but it should be fully opened as smoke output continues to drop. Some air assets have been released as well. CCWD's Community Relations Manager Joel Metzger was able to get some great shots of the Reed Fire as it got underway. Some of photos taken from the CCWD Headquarters are below....
Click Above For Some GREAT Shots by CCWD's Community Relations Manager Joel Metzger as the Reed Fire Was Just Getting Rolling
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The Reed Fire Evening Update...All Roads Open, All Evvacuations Lifted, 120 Acres, 75% Contained |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2014 08:45 PM
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San Andreas, CA....Forward progress has been stopped; one bulldozer, one water tender and all aircraft have been released. All other crews will remain on scene throughout the night and into tomorrow. Cooperating Agencies: San Andreas Fire, Mokelumne Hill Fire, Central Fire, Foothill Fire, CHP, Calaveras County SO. Current Situation: Highway 49 is open both directions; all road closures lifted at 7:00 PM. Evacuations: All evacuations lifted at 7:00 PM...
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Haigh Fire Incident Morning Update, 111 Acres, 20% Contained, 330 Personnel, 32 Engines, 12 Crews, 4 Airtankers, 4 Helos, 7 Dozers & 4 Water Tenders. Marijuanna Grow Or Grows in Fire Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/11/2014 08:44 AM
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Coulterville, CA...The Haigh Fire is burning on Hwy 49 and Haigh Road north of Coulterville. Calfire MMU's Karen Guillemin-Kanawyer confirmed that marijuana grows were in the area but it is still unconfirmed if the origin of the fire was near a grow pending investigation. The fire is burning in heavy brush. Extreme temperatures and dry conditions allowed the fire to burn very actively. The fire fighters and fire crews kept the fire in check over night and Air Attack, Tankers and Helicopters will be back dumping water and retardant on this fire today....
We would like to thank our fire coverage sponsors for their support during what will no doubt be a very busy fire season.
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Glory Hole's Fishing Report is Out Now |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 06/10/2014 09:20 PM
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Angels Camp, Ca...New Melones Lake is currently holding 780,151 acre-feet of water. The lake level dropped a little over two feet this week and is currently at 910 ft. above sea level and 175 ft. from full. The water is stained in most areas of the lake, and fairly clear in others. There are mud lines forming near the shore throughout the day, especially on windy days. The average water temperature is 72-78 degrees and rising daily....
Jed Bender and his 5-year old daughter Iris caught two limits of koks.
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Haigh Fire Incident Update, 130 Acres, 10% Contained, 275 Personnel, 22 Engines, 12 Crews, 4 Airtankers, 4 Helos, 6 Dozers. A Marijuanna Grow Or Grows in Fire Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2014 10:09 PM
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Coulterville, CA...The Haigh Fire is burning on Hwy 49 and Haigh Road north of Coulterville. Calfire MMU's Karen Guillemin-Kanawyer confirmed that marijuana grows were in the area but it is still unconfirmed if the origin of the fire was near a grow pending investigation. The fire is burning in heavy brush. Extreme temperatures and dry conditions allowed the fire to burn very actively. The fire fighters and fire crews will be the front line overnight and tomorrow morning Air Attack, Tankers and Helicopters will be back dumping water and retardant on this fire in their attempt to keep the growth in check....
We would like to thank our fire coverage sponsors for their support during what will no doubt be a very busy fire season.
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Fire Report...Quick Action By Crews Keeps Murphys Fire At 1/4 Acre |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2014 05:28 PM
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Murphys, CA...Quick work by crews kept a fire on Hwy 4 at 1/4 acre. Knowing that a fire in this area had the potential to not only grow rapidly but also cause significant damage crews definitely brought their A game to this one and knocked it down quickly. The complete list of responding agencies and engines is enclosed....
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Update - Accident on J59 Near Old Don Pedro Road - Forward Progress of Fire Stopped at 250 Acres |
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Posted by: Lea_Marie_C_Paar on 06/05/2014 05:27 PM
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Jamestown, Ca...A Lexus driving northbound on La Grange Road was unable to negotiate the curve in the roadway, leaving the road and travelling in the dirt culvert and embankment. The vehicle collided with a large boulder and overturned, landing on its roof and continuing across the roadway before coming to a stop in the southbound lane. The accident started a grass fire; we just checked in with TCU command and were informed that forward progress of the fire has been stopped at 250 acres. Crews remain on-scene to make sure hot spots are contained. The driver has been transported to Sonora Regional for lacerations and complaints of neck pain...
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