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Amador County
News and Information from Amador County
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Traffic Update....Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/20/2021 08:50 AM
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Pine Grove, CA...Traffic Update....Vehicle vs Pedestrian off Hwy 88 in Pine Grove. Jeep Compass vs male...
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Caldor Fire August 20th AM Update, 73,415 Acres, 6,905 Structures Threatened, 104 Destroyed, 1,118 Total Personnel |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/20/2021 11:44 AM
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Grizzly Flat, CA...Throughout the night there was active fire with short range spotting and rollout was still occurring in steep drainages from fire weakened timber. With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels through the fire area. Northern California remains under fuels and fire behavior advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of the area the numbers of destroyed and damaged structures are subject to change.
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Caldor Fire Evening Friday Evening Update. 75,845 Acres, 15,000 Structures Threatened, 1,558 Total Personnel |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/20/2021 11:36 PM
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Grizzly Flats, CA...There was an increase in fire activity due to wind shifts in a southerly direction. The main fire spread was in a northeasterly direction towards Highway 50. Fire-damaged timber continues to cause rollout and ember cast that is aiding spotting distances up to a half-mile long in all areas. Due to very dry receptive fuel beds, the vegetation is igniting easily throughout the fire area.
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Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2021 12:11 AM
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Placerville, CA...In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure -- Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect August 17, 2021, through September 30, 2021 to facilitate unimpeded ingress and egress for evacuations, emergency response, and property access. The closure will also limit the public's exposure to fire danger and impaired visibility due to smoke.
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The Caldor Fire Morning Update, 53,772 Acres, 0% Contained & 242 Total Personnel |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2021 10:02 AM
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Grizzly Flats, CA...The Caldor Fire continued to experience unprecedented fire behavior and growth due to extremely dry fuels pushed by the south west winds. A red flag warning is still in effect for the fire area through 8:00 PM tonight with winds switching to the northeast. These winds, combined with low humidity and extremely dry fuels, lead to critical fire weather conditions. The communities in proximity to the Caldor Fire experienced multiple evacuations yesterday due to the fast-moving fire. Some structures were damaged or destroyed. Structure assessment teams will be evaluating these areas as soon as it is safe for them to do so.
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Caldor Fire Amador County Evacuation Warnings |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2021 10:31 PM
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Jackson, CA...Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following areas south of the El Dorado-Amador County line from:
• Shenandoah Road at the Amador County line west through the River Pines community, continuing west on Shenandoah Road to Ostrom Road.
• South on Ostrom Road to Jibboom Street, west on Jibboom Street to Fiddletown Road.
• East on Fiddletown Road to Hale Road.
• South on Hale Road to Shake Ridge Road.
• East on Shake Ridge Road to Charleston Road.
• South on Charleston Road to the intersection of Charleston Road and Rams Horn Grade.
• Due east to Highway 88 at Tiger Creek Road.
• Tiger Creek Road east to Salt Springs Reservoir Road.
• East on Salt Springs Reservoir Road to the east end of the Salt Springs Reservoir.
• Due north from the east end of Salt Springs reservoir to Highway 88. |
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Caldor Fire Burns to 6,500 Acres, Some Structures Lost, Potential to Impact Hwy 88 Corridor |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2021 09:02 AM
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Grizzly Flats, CA...Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight causing immediate mandatory evacuations in the area and structure loss was observed. The actual number of destroyed/damaged structures is undetermined as fire conditions are not yet safe to bring in damage assessment teams. The fire continues to pose a high risk to multiple populated communities. Additional evacuations orders are anticipated. The Fire is predicted to impact Sly Park Lake and interstate travel including important evacuation routes.
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Traffic & Fire Update....Caldor Fire Forces Close of Mormon Emigrant Trail |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2021 12:47 PM
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Tragedy Springs, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Caldor Fire Forces Close of Mormon Emigrant Trail
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Caldor Fire Evacuations Underway from Hwy 88 to Pollock Pines on Hwy 50 |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2021 04:54 PM
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Pollock Pines, CA...Caldor Fire Evacuation Information Update 8/17/21 at 1PM. The new Evacuation Center is set up at the Cameron Park CSD at 2502 Country Club Drive, in Cameron Park. We are transitioning away from the Diamond Springs Fireman's Hall. There will be additional shelters open soon. If you have not signed up for Code Red for evacuation notifications, please click the link below. For help with Code Red you can call 621-7440 https://ready.edso.org/
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CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Holding Caldor Fire Community Meeting (Now Estimated at 30k Acres) |
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2021 05:43 PM
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Placerville, CA...CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Holding Caldor Fire Community Meeting. Watch Below...
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