Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to support communities impacted by recent wildfires and bolster response and recovery efforts. The order expedites debris removal and cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from the fires; extends the state’s prohibition on price gouging in impacted counties through October 20, 2021; and helps ensure adequate staffing for fire […]
Grizzly Flat, CA…The Fire Activity Increased In The Early Portion Of The Day Due To Southwest Winds Surfacing Once The Inversion Dissipated. The Fire Also Experienced Growth On The Northeast Portion Due To Wind And Spotting Up To A Half-mile. Fire-damaged Timber Continues To Release In All Areas Causing Rollout And Ember Cast. Ignitions Are […]
Grizzly Flats, CA…The fire activity in the early portion of the day increased due to the strong winds from the Southwest. The National Weather Service initiated a RED FLAG WARNING from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for strong southwest winds and low humidity. The main fire spread was to the northeast, aided by the winds […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vallejo, CA…To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 […]
Soda Springs, CA…Traffic Update….Injury Collision Near Donner Pass Rd & Soda Springs Off Ramp Incident: 00024 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Donner Pass Rd / SODA SPRINGS OFR Loc Desc: IN THE CONSTRUCTION BTWN FLAGGERS Lat/Lon: 39.325578 -120.393206 Detail Information 11:00 AM 3 [7] PER CAL FIRE DONNER PASS / SODA , JEO 1.5 MILES […]
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 […]
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 […]
