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Use of Lawn Mower Cause of Small Grass Spot Fire on Hwy 26 in Glencoe

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/18/2009 09:46 AM
Glenocoe, CA...CAL Fire states use of a lawn mower was the cause of a small spot fire in the 17000 block of Hwy 26 in Glencoe on Monday. There were no injuries and no dollar damages reported. WEST POINT: BATTALION CHIEF 4413, ENGINE 4453 responded to this fire. CAL Fire report enclosed....
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Cause of Wards Ferry Road Fire Under Investigation

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/17/2009 12:04 PM
Sonora, CA....The structure fire that spread to 2 acres of vegetation and caused one fatality on Saturday is under investigation per CAL Fire. There was $70,000 in damages to include structure and its contents. $500 of damages to vegetation. Many local assets responded to include...
COLUMBIA: AIR ATTACK 440, TANKER 82, 83
GROVELAND: BATTALION CHIEF 4416, ENGINE 4466, UTILITY 4455
TWAIN HARTE: ENGINE 4455
MURPHYS: ENGINE 4457
COPPEROPOLIS: ENGINE 4462
GREEN SPRINGS: ENGINE 4468
ALTAVILLE: ENGINE 4470
STANDARD: ENGINE 4475
MONO VILLAGE: ENGINE 511
BASELINE: HAND CREW 2, 3

LOCAL UNITS RESPONDING:

COLUMBIA COLLEGE TCFD: BREATHING SUPPORT 795
MONO VILLAGE TCFD: CHIEF 517
SONORA TCFD: ENGINE 593
CHINESE CAMP TCFD: ENGINE 612
MOCCASIN TCFD: ENGINE 623
SONORA CITY TCFPD: ENGINE 751
MONO VISTA TCFD: WATER TENDER 569
JAMESTOWN TCFD: WATER TENDER 768

CAL Fire report is enclosed.....
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New Melones Fishing Report~provided to us by Glory Hole Sports

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/17/2009 04:07 PM
Trout: bank fishing at Melones is done for the season, and won't pick up again until the end of November. Night fishing for trout under a submersible light has been great. Sink your light 20 feet deep and fish 30-50 feet deep with a crawler or crawler/Power Bait combo....
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Farming Equipment Cause of 28 Acre Fire in Oakdale Yesterday

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/12/2009 10:08 AM
Stanislaus County, CA....CAL Fire States use of farming equipment was the cause of a 28 acre vegetation fire that occurred at Claribel Road and Tim Bell Road in Stanislaus County yesterday afternoon. There were no injuries. Estimated dollar damage is $5,600. Multiple units responded including:

COLUMBIA: AIR ATTACK 440, COPTER 404, TANKER 82, 83
GROVELAND: BATTALION CHIEF 4416
BASELINE: DOZER 4445
STANDARD: ENGINE 4455, 4470
BLANCHARD: ENGINE 4456
GREEN SPRINGS: ENGINE 4468
SIERRA TRAINING CENTER: TRAINING 4426
OAKDALE RURAL: ENGINE 52

CAL Fire report enclosed....
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CAL Fire States Structure Fire in Columbia Cause Electrical Power

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/11/2009 10:29 AM
Columbia, CA....The structure fire that occurred yesterday at 10785 Valparaiso Street in Columbia was caused by electrical power according to CAL Fire. A structure was fully engulfed along with a vehicle and 1/2 acre of grass vegetation. Luckily there were no injuries. There is a total of $350,000 in damages for the home and contents; $25,000 to vehicle and $100 to vegetation. Multiple area units responded to the fire including COLUMBIA AIR ATTACK 230, COPTER 404, HELITENDER 404, TANKER 82, 88 GROVELAND: BATTALION CHIEF 4416, MURPHYS: ENGINE 4452, COPPEROPOLIS: ENGINE 4462, GREEN SPRINGS: ENGINE 4468, STANDARD: ENGINE 4470, FORESTER 4407, PREVENTION 4421, ARNOLD: ENGINE 4474, ALTAVILLE: ENGINE 4483, TWAIN HARTE: ENGINE 4485, MONO VILLAGE: ENGINE 511, BASELINE: HAND CREW 3 SIERRA TRAINING CENTER: TRAINING 4425, COLUMBIA COLLEGE FD: BREATHING SUPPORT 795, ENGINE 792, COLUMBIA FPD: CHIEF 740, ENGINE 743, SONORA FPD: ENGINE 752, TUOLUMNE COUNTY: PREVENTION 702, SUPPORT 907, MONO VISTA: WATER TENDER 569 JAMESTOWN FD: WATER TENDER 768. Great job crews! Full Fire report is enclosed.....
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Small Spot Fire in Don Pedro Caused by Homeowner Cutting Metal with and Electric Chop Saw

Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/10/2009 10:28 AM
Tuolumne County, CA.....CAL Fire states a homeowner cutting metal with an electrical chop saw caused a spot of grass vegetation to burn on August 9th. The fire occurred at 14430 Potrero Way in Don Pedro. There were no injuries. CAL Fire report is enclosed.....
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Knight Fire Update...Post-fire rehabilitation a major focus ~By Pat Kaunert

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2009 10:59 AM
Mt. Knight, CA...The Knight Fire's management successfully transitioned to a Type 3 team yesterday. With markedly lower overnight temperatures and humidity, fire activity has decreased with pockets in the fire's interior still burning. Firefighters continue to mop-up its perimeter, increasing control of the fire by putting out burning and smoldering portions around the exterior line, as well as pockets of active fire within its interior. Post-fire rehabilitation is a major focus at this stage....
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Knight Fire at 6,130 acres and 60% Contained, Demobilization Starts Today

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2009 08:16 AM
Mt. Knight, CA...Firefighters have gained the upper hand in the Knight Fire arena, aggressively suppressing the fire as burn-out operations along containment lines were very successful yesterday. With the help of cool temperatures and higher humidity levels, all containment lines held firm overnight. While interior islands of fuel continue to burn today, crews are mopping up along the fire line, ensuring that there are no hot spots within...

Thank You Messages...USFS Photo of
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Small Spot Fire in Jamestown Yesterday Cause Undetermined

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/04/2009 10:20 AM
Jamestown, CA....CAL Fire states the cause of a small 25' x 25' spot fire that occurred on Monday at Hwy 108 and Chicken Ranch Road was undetermined. Damages were $300 to a nearby fence. CAL Fire report enclosed...
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Wildland Fire Update - Thursday, July 30, 2009 @ 8 a.m. Knight Wildland Fire – Stanislaus National Forest 10 % Containment ~By Debbie Santiago 1643 Acres Burned

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/30/2009 10:30 AM
Mt. Knight, CA...Today firefighters continue to battle the Knight Fire burning on the Stanislaus National Forest in the Middle Fork Stanislaus River Canyon. The Knight Fire remains active at night; however, firefighters have been able to gain 10% containment. The Knight fire is burning in inaccessible terrain in timber and brush. Steep and rocky terrain continues to impact the accessibility of the area as firefighters continue to battle extreme fire behavior and rough working conditions....
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