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CAL Fire May Charge Landowners for Costs of Supressing Escaped Debris Burns |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2008 06:27 PM
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San Andreas – On Monday, March 24, 2008 CAL FIRE and several local fire protection districts responded to three escaped debris burns in Calaveras County totaling 63 acres. Resources totaling 1 helicopter, 2 dozers, 10 engines, 9 hand crews and 3 water tenders were used on scenes of the 3 different incidents. CAL FIRE may charge landowners for the cost of suppressing debris burns that escape control. Though we are not in fire season don’t forget the proper burning techniques.....
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Update on West Point Gas Station Robbery~From Calaveras County Sheriffs Department |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2008 03:41 PM
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West Point, CA...On March 20th, 2008, Detectives received information that Nicolas Caspary, age 19 of West Point, planned the robbery of Clara Sharp. Detectives contacted Caspary during a traffic stop. Caspary was arrested in connection to the robbery at Sharp's Gas Station. Caspary was also charged with other crimes that were discovered during the course of the investigation. Cindy Marie Taphorn, 46 also of West Point.....
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Official CAL Fire Report in For Prussian Hill Fire |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2008 01:40 PM
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Railroad Flat, CA...The official fire report is in for the vegetation fire that occurred on Monday, March 24th at 3820 Prussian Hill Road. There were no injuries. Cause is escaped debris burn. Estimated acreage is 60 acres damaged. No dollar damage has been reported. See full CAL Fire report enclosed....
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Fire Report for Paloma Road Fire |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2008 01:44 PM
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Paloma, CA....The official fire report is in for the vegetation fire that occurred on Monday March 24th at 4101 Paloma Road. Total acreage involved was 3 acres. There were no injuries reported. Estimated dollar damage is $600. Cause is an escaped debris burn. Full CAL fire report enclosed....
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CHP San Andreas Area Requests Witness Information...Official Press Release From CHP |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/25/2008 12:56 PM
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San Andreas Area is currently investigating a Motorcycle collision that occurred at an unknown time but after 5 PM on Saturday March 22, 2008 eastbound Murphys Grade Road, approximately 2.2 miles east of Lower French Gulch Road. Earl E Wiggins, a 61 year old male from Hathaway Pines, was last seen at his work in Angels Camp at 5 PM on Saturday. He was riding a black 1997 Harley Davidson “Ultra Classic” with a helmet......
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Authorities Are Recovering the Body of Deceased Motorcyclist~By John Hamilton |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2008 11:33 AM
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Murphys, CA...Another fatality has occurred along Murphys Grade Road. Authorities are recovering the body of a deceased male motorcyclist that perished when his Harley Davidson left the roadway near the spot where a young local Iraq Veteran passed away when the car he and some young friends were riding in went into the creek last year. We will have additional information on deceased as it becomes available. It appears he may have passed away a couple of days ago...
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Highway 108 Snowmobile Access to Temporarily Close |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/23/2008 02:02 PM
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| Sonora, CA…The Forest Service today announced that beginning March 24th through March 28, CalTrans will start its normal seasonal snow plowing on Highway 108. Buring the time required for this snow plowing operation, Highway 108 will be temporarily closed to all vehicles, including snowmobiles, from the Sno-Park gate to Sonora Pass. Once the road is open to Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), snowmobiles will be able to access riding opportunities into the Eagle Meadow area, while snow conditions allow. Highway 108.... |
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Personal-Use Fuelwood Season to Begin |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/23/2008 01:25 PM
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Sonora, CA...The Forest Service today announced that starting Wednesday, March 26, Personal Use Fuelwood Permits will be available for purchase at Stanislaus National Forest offices. Fuelwood season officially begins Tuesday, April 1 and will continue to approximately November 30, depending on weather and road conditions.....
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North Beardsley Prescribed Burn to Begin on Tuesday March 25th |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/23/2008 01:14 PM
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On March 25, 2008 the Summit Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest,will begin prescribed burning on sections of the 1,575 acre North Beardsley Underburn project, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Strawberry, along Forest Service road 5N02. The planned ignition is expected to last two days, with approximately 300 acres ignited daily, depending on conditions. Smoke will be visible in the area, and from Highway 108, with.....
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BURN DAY Information for Calaveras County |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/20/2008 10:23 AM
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| Wednesday and Thursday March 19-20th are BURN DAYS in Calaveras County. A permit is required for a parcel of land 5+ acres in size. |
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