Mariposa, CA...California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) investigators have determined the cause of the Detwiler fire. The discharge of firearms, on public lands, is responsible for sparking the fire. The specific circumstances surrounding the cause remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the person or persons responsible for starting the Detwiler fire is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Hotline at (559) 498-7867. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Callers can remain anonymous.
Stanislaus National Forest Firefighters Witnessing Many Lightning Strikes, Preparing for New Fires
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2017 07:16 PM
Sonora, CA...High summer temperatures and atmospheric conditions are causing thunderstorms to develop in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Forest firefighters are patrolling the forest looking for lightning-caused fires. While many strikes occur on the eastern Sierra slopes, the Forest is recording a large number of strikes on the west side of the Crest. “We’ve had significant strikes throughout each corridor, and Thursday is predicted to be the heaviest lightning event for the west side of the Crest,” said Dave Updike, Stanislaus National Forest’s Fire Chief. “We will fly recon flights for the next few days, looking to see if there are any new fire starts.”
Felicia M. Rodriguez, 23 Lost Her Life in Hwy 108 Collision Near Little Sweden
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2017 09:57 AM
Pinecrest, CA...On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at approximately 1:25 am, 23 year old Sonora resident, Felicia M. Rodriguez, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on State Route 108 west of Bald Mountain Heliport Rd (Little Sweden) at a high rate of speed in the #2 (right) lane. Rodriguez was unable to negotiate a left hand curve in the roadway as she allowed her vehicle to travel into the #1 (left) lane and over corrected turning the vehicle back to the right. Rodriguez lost control of the vehicle traveling back into the #2 lane. The vehicle then traveled across both westbound lanes and onto the center median. The vehicle overturned twice and subsequently collided on the driver's side with a large pine tree in the center median. Rodriguez sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.
Walk on Water with Hobie Mirage Eclipse!! Get your Standup Leg Powered SUP at SNAC!
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2017 12:11 PM
Arnold, CA...We had the pleasure to get a Hobie Mirage Eclipse demonstration from SNAC Arnold's Max McCormick! Enjoy your time on the water with this fast, fun, human powered watercraft. They are perfect for Fun & Fitness. They are in stock now are ready for the lake!!
Sonora, CA...Caltrans has a number of significant highway projects in Tuolumne County that are under way or scheduled to launch, including the State Route 120/James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge project -- which is scheduled to be completed this year.
Congressman McClintock Praises Detwiler Fire Efforts on House Floor:
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/01/2017 09:20 AM
Washington, DC...Mr. Speaker: I want to begin by saluting the more than 5,000 firefighters from 40 cooperating agencies that assembled under the coordination of CAlFIRE to battle the Detwiler fire that threatened Yosemite Valley and its gateway communities. I spent Saturday at the command centers in Mariposa and Merced Counties and what I saw is what I have seen time and again at so many fires we are having these days in the Sierra: cool, calm professionalism, selflessness and devotion to duty.
Join The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office For National Night Out
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/31/2017 11:41 AM
Sonora, Twain Harte & Groveland, CA...If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, join Tuolumne County Sheriff's Deputies tomorrow for National Night Out. They will be at three locations...Sonora, Twain Harte and Groveland from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Jacksonville Fire Reaches 690 Acres, Now 60% Contained, Mandatory Evacuations Lifted
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2017 09:43 AM
Jamestown, CA...The Jacksonville Fire scorched 690 acres yesterday and kept firefighters busy slowing it's progress and protecting structures The mandatory evacuations have been lifted but some lingering road closures persist at Algerine at Wards Ferry and Lime Kiln at Wards Ferry. Let's hope they can get through the hot temps of today without it flaring back up again.
Detwiler Fire Reaches 85% Containment, Repopulation Continues, Hot Spot Map Included
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2017 10:04 AM
Greeley Hill, CA...As the containment numbers continue to climb and resources are starting to be released we thought we would pass along last night's heat maps. This will dictate today's workload for helicopters and boots on the ground as they cool off the warm spots on the map. Unfortunately is seems the hot spots are a bit more tightly packed in the Greeley Hill area. The official update from last night..."Last night more containment efforts were made. Further repopulation efforts will continue under the repoplulation plan. Sunny and dry weather continue today. The fire is seeing better humidity recoveries at night. We ask the public to exercise caution and remember that, “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire”."
