Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties Burn Permit Suspension Lifted
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2019 11:07 AM
San Andreas, CA...Effective Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 8:00 AM, the burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Josh White is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning until the end of peak fire season. Inspections may be required for burns other than agricultural burns as well.
Make Your Home Ember Resistant & Get Your Wildfire Protection Tools At Bathroom Machineries In Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/17/2019 07:38 PM
Murphys, CA...DEA Bathroom Machineries in addition to all the classic & historic plumbing supplies they also have perfect, common sense, easy to deploy Wildfire protection tools. Tom Scheller showed us several options including the W.A.S.P. Fire protection system. The W.A.S.P. Wildfire Protection Kit installs either on your ridge ends or clips directly onto your gutter. It will fit on either OG or Facia gutter styles. The kit comes with 2-25 foot industrial quality hoses, two sprinkler heads, two gutter mounts, and two ridge end clips. Basically, you can quickly clip these onto your ridge or gutter using a piece of 3/4″ PVC (not supplied), turn them on, and have your roof soaked to help prevent ignition during fires. Depending on water pressure, these can have up to a 34′ radius.
(Live Stream Starting at 1pm) Services Today for EPFD Board Director, Veteran & Retired Battalion Chief Thomas J. Sullivan
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2019 09:34 AM
Arnold, CA...It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors Thomas J. Sullivan. Tom passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home in Arnold. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA 95223.
Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Assistance Program is Friday, Nov. 15
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/13/2019 12:01 PM
San Francisco, CA...The Wildfire Assistance Program funded by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has distributed more than $25 million to people displaced by the 2017 Northern California wildfires and the 2018 Camp fire. The $100 million fund, approved by the judge in PG&E’s Chapter 11 cases, is intended to help those who are either uninsured or need assistance with alternate living expenses or other urgent needs. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2019.
Prescribed Burns Continue in Calaveras Big Trees State Park Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2019 07:03 AM
Arnold, CA...California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns beginning on or around the week of October 21, 2019 through the end of November in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The goal is to complete 382 acres this fall (see maps below). Ignitions are expected to occur when weather conditions are favorable and adequate resources are available. Some of the units have been previously thinned to reduce the fuel loading, which allows for a safer and more controllable broadcast burn. Much of this work was funded through Propositions 84 and 1 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, an agency of the State of California.
Services This Saturday for EPFD Board Director, Veteran & Retired Battalion Chief Thomas J. Sullivan
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2019 03:33 PM
Arnold, CA...It is with deep regret that the Ebbetts Pass Fire District must announce the passing of one of our Board of Directors Thomas J. Sullivan. Tom passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home in Arnold. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00 PM at Ebbetts Pass Fire District Station 1, located at 1037 Blagen Road in Arnold, CA 95223.
Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit's Whittle Prescribed Burn Now Scheduled for Ignition November 13th
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/09/2019 08:38 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn in Calaveras County. On November 13th and 14th, 2019, approximately 450 acres of grass, chamise, and oak understory will be burned on the Whittle Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site, west of Angels Camp, along the east side of Fowler Peak. The prescribed burn will reduce hazardous fuel loading within the project area. Smoke will be visible from Angels Camp, Highway 49 and Highway 4. Burning will be conducted from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. each day.
The Camp Fire: One Year Later Full documentary From ABC10
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/08/2019 10:44 AM
Paradise, CA...From ABC10...One year after the devastating Camp Fire burned into the record books as the state’s deadliest and most destructive fire ever, the community of Paradise is rebuilding and remembering the 85 people who lost their lives. This news documentary special is a look at the victims, survivors, and the place they call home.
California State Parks and CAL FIRE Plan Prescribed Burns at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Expected to begin Monday, November 11, 2019
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/08/2019 10:44 PM
Arnold, CA...California State Parks in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to conduct a prescribed burn Monday, November 11, 2019, in Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This burn is part of the series of prescription burns planned for the park this fall. The work will be in the South Grove area, referenced on the attached map as Segments 7, 8 and 9. This burn will cover approximately 20 acres along the southern boundary of the park, the border shared with Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI). These segments are in a remote area of the park. Ignition is dependent on weather conditions and resources. Active burning will occur over two days, Monday and Tuesday; however, smoke will remain in the area after active firing has stopped. Some units have been thinned to reduce fuel loading and allow for a safer and more controllable broadcast burn.
Prescribed Burn Planned on Save the Redwoods League Property, Ignition Anticipated November 8th
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2019 12:30 PM
Arnold, CA...Save the Redwoods League in cooperation with the Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc. and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are planning to begin a prescribed burn on or around Friday, November 8, 2019 on its property adjacent to Calaveras Big Trees State Park on the northeast side. The goal is to complete the 20-acre Oak Leaf Spring unit (see yellow polygon on the map below). Ignition is expected to be completed in one day. The 20 acres were previously thinned, reducing the fuel loading and allowing for a safer and more controllable broadcast burn. Much of this work was funded through a Proposition 1 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and a California Climate Investments - Forest Health grant from CAL FIRE, both agencies of the State of California.
