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October 31, 2024 at 9:36 PM So many photos to pick from, this took a while. Here is the Halloween Spooktacular photo gallery.
October 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM Large burn pile across from Oak Tree School on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched. The burn ban is still in effect.
October 31, 2024 at 2:15 PM They’re ready for the Halloween Spooktacular at the Rood Center. Come on by from 3-5!
October 31, 2024 at 12:39 PM The power outage along Hwy 20 in Grass Valley now has a restoration time of 5:00 pm.
October 31, 2024 at 12:38 PM Wet cement dares to create a traffic hazard on Magnolia Road at East Hacienda Drive. This can not stick!
October 31, 2024 at 9:26 AM Solo vehicle accident on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley, units dispatched.
October 31, 2024 at 9:18 AM Power outage affecting 126 customers along Hwy 20 in Grass Valley, should be restored by noon PG&E says.
October 31, 2024 at 9:07 AM Non-injury accident on Lake Vera/Purdon Rd, overturned vehicle. Reader reports a large tan dog running down the middle of the road in the area as well.
October 31, 2024 at 8:50 AM Next wave of widespread rain and snow arrives Friday. First wave is winding down with a few lingering showers through the day but conditions will primarily be dry. Gusty northerly winds expected later in the weekend and into next week after the rain and snow.
October 31, 2024 at 8:16 AM Accident on Greenhorn Rd at Dogwood, overturned car, all parties are out of the vehicle. Units arriving at scene.
October 31, 2024 at 8:00 AM Vehicle rollover on Hwy 174 at Mt. Olive, units dispatched.
October 31, 2024 at 6:50 AM Chain controls on I-80 over the summit.
October 30, 2024 at 7:23 PM Power has been restored on McCourtney and Retrac.
October 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM Another power outage, this time on McCourtney Rd and Retrac, 520 customers affected this time.
October 30, 2024 at 4:26 PM For those who missed Friday’s Lunch with: Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters – here is the video.
October 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM This week Nevada County Consolidated Fire District (NCCFD) recognized 16 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade at two local schools for their artwork with a fire safe message. Check out the artwork by students from Alta Sierra Elementary and Clear Creek Elementary schools.
October 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM Non-injury accident on Penn Valley Drive at Horton St.
October 30, 2024 at 2:37 PM An update from the NWS Sacramento: A wet system will bring showers into the area starting this evening and continuing into Thursday (Halloween). Wondering if it might rain on Trick or Treaters? Here is a model loop projecting precipitation into Halloween night and a graphic with the probabilities of measurable rain for some area cities.
October 30, 2024 at 11:23 AM A large trash bag is sprawling in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 at the Brunswick off ramp. Use caution and please don’t litter.
October 30, 2024 at 10:41 AM A herd of about 50 goats is reportedly in the roadway on Duggans Rd near Lime Kiln Rd. That’s a lot of goats! Animal Control has been notified.
October 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM Debris check, smoke visible from the cameras in Placer Hills. Units dispatched.
October 30, 2024 at 10:02 AM Wet system will bring rain, mountain snow, and periods of gusty winds mid to late this week in two waves: This evening – Thursday Afternoon, and Friday Morning – Saturday Afternoon.
October 30, 2024 at 8:44 AM Reader Nancy reports Alta Sierra power back on at Lawrence and Norlene. Looks like everyone but one customer have had their utility power restored.
October 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM PG&E now acknowledges it’s an unplanned outage in the Alta Sierra area. Progress.
October 30, 2024 at 8:11 AM Power outage in the Alta Sierra again, this time affecting 3,095 customers all the way down to Lake of the Pines. Interestingly enough, PG&E calls it a planned outage now.
October 30, 2024 at 7:57 AM Vehicle rollover accident on Rollins Lake Rd approximately 1 mile north of You Bet Rd, units dispatched.
October 29, 2024 at 8:09 PM Mop-up operations are underway on the Lupine incident.
October 29, 2024 at 7:38 PM Firefighters are working to extinguish the various spots, forward progress has been slowed.There are no evacuations.
October 29, 2024 at 7:33 PM Resources at scene are making good progress with line construction.
October 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM Vegetation fire on Lupine Court in Penn Valley, numerous resources at scene.
October 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM Update from the NWS in Sacramento: An impactful weather system arrives tomorrow evening as a low pressure system digs into the region. This will bring TWO waves of precipitation and mountain snow beginning Wednesday PM and continuing through Saturday. The first wave will move through on Wednesday and into Thursday. Ahead of the initial band of precipitation, increased southerly winds are expected to develop with gusts 20-30 mph. Scattered showers will move in from the northwest throughout the later half of the day on Wednesday. Valley locations will see a lull in rainfall Thursday and into early Friday with a few scattered showers, before the second (stronger) wave moves through later in the day Friday continuing into Saturday. This second wave will bring a 15 to 20% chance for thunderstorm development Friday afternoon/evening across the Valley and foothills, along with the potential for debris flow concerns over the Park Fire burn scar.
October 29, 2024 at 10:55 AM A large piece of wood is sprawling in the roadway on northbound Hwy 49 at the Brunswick off ramp. Don’t fall for it!
October 29, 2024 at 9:29 AM Debris check on North Canyon Way and Backbone Road in the North Columbia area.
October 29, 2024 at 9:21 AM 1,641 customers are out of power in the Kingvale/Soda Springs area, estimated time of restoration is between 12:15 pm and 5:30 pm.
October 29, 2024 at 9:02 AM Midweek weather system brings first widespread rain and snow event of the season. This wet system will bring rain, mountain snow, and periods of gusty winds mid to late this week in two waves: Wednesday PM – Thursday PM, and Friday PM – Saturday AM. Rain/snow forecasts and probabilities have trended slightly higher with mid to late week weather system.
October 29, 2024 at 8:19 AM Firefighters are in the area attempting to locate the burn piles, so far unable to locate. The smoke has dissipated and is no longer visible on the cameras.
October 29, 2024 at 7:46 AM Looks like another burn pile going in the Willow Valley Road area in Nevada City. The burn ban is still in effect!
October 29, 2024 at 7:32 AM Multiple burn piles on a property in the Rough and Ready area, firefighters are attempting to make access.
October 29, 2024 at 6:29 AM Oh, the weather forecast has increased the amount of precip. Now’s a good time to check the roof gutters, windshield wipers and still not have a burn pile.
October 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM Debris check on Casci Road, report of a burnpile…
October 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM Non-injury accident on southbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows.
October 28, 2024 at 6:25 PM Units at scene on Hwy 49 report no rider in the area.
October 28, 2024 at 6:13 PM Motorcycle down on Hwy 49 in the vicinity of Reader Ranch, units dispatched.
October 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM The Nevada County Republican Party (NCRP) received notice on October 23rd from the Nevada County Elections department that a printer error on vote-by-mail ballots could delay election results. The NCRP has issued a set of observations and recommendations from our NCRP Election Integrity team that can be read here: www.nevadacountygop.org/2024-ballot-issue
October 28, 2024 at 10:19 AM Emergency repair work on Hwy 20 from White Cloud to approximately one mile west of Washington Road. One way traffic only, expect delays until 7:00 pm.
October 28, 2024 at 10:03 AM One way traffic on Hwy 174 from Nancy Lane to Pine Hill Dr due to tree work. Normal traffic flow to be restored by 1:45 pm.
October 28, 2024 at 8:08 AM The Alta Sierra outage has been reduced to 37 customers in the Clover Valley and Norvin Way area. They should have their power restored by 12:30 pm.
October 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM Power is being restored in Alta Sierra, some readers report.
October 28, 2024 at 7:28 AM Power outage affecting 1,433 customers in Alta Sierra. No estimated time of restoration yet.
October 27, 2024 at 8:48 PM Power outage in Cascade Shores and in the Red Dog area, affecting 881 customers. Trouble crew has been dispatched. Thanks to Morgan for the heads up.
October 27, 2024 at 4:03 PM Power outage affecting 450 customers along Magnolia and Dog Bar.
October 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM A spectacular sunset from reader Linda’s home last night.
October 27, 2024 at 2:51 PM From a caring reader: This guy has been hanging around our property for a few days. We think he must belong to someone, as he’s trained. We live off of You Bet/Mulberry. I have hidden his collar so he goes to his actual home. We will keep him safe tonight until he we can report to Sammie’s. My number is 775-813-7027.
October 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM Thanks to reader Bennett for the progress report on the Nevada Street bridge: Water is now flowing in the creekbed beneath the new bridge, workers started to remove in-creekbed diversion barriers.
October 26, 2024 at 4:07 PM Power outage affecting 140 customers in the Cement Hill area in Nevada City, estimated time of restoration is 7:00 pm.
October 26, 2024 at 10:10 AM Power outage affecting Penn Valley and Rough and Ready, a total of 2,114 customers affected. Estimated time of restoration has just been updated to 7:30 pm – this is an automatic estimate.
October 26, 2024 at 8:32 AM Power outage affecting 60 customers along Ridge Road near Eskaton.
October 25, 2024 at 4:54 PM Firefighters are completing handline on the Bassetts incident. Forward progress has been stopped.
October 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM Air Attack 17 is sending Tanker 89 back to Grass Valley on a load and hold for now. Ground resources are making progress.
October 25, 2024 at 3:53 PM Better location for the Bassetts incident is Milton Creek north of Jackson Meadows.
October 25, 2024 at 3:27 PM The Bassetts fire is burning in heavy timber and steep terrain.
October 25, 2024 at 3:23 PM Helicopter 514 is over the Bassetts incident, reports 2-3 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread. Air Attack 17 is requesting one Type 1 helicopter and one additional tanker.
October 25, 2024 at 3:21 PM Air Attack 17 and tanker 89 have lifted to the Bassetts incident.
October 25, 2024 at 3:13 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Bassetts area, between Hwy 49 and Edna Drive on the Tahoe National Forest. Units arriving at scene. Helicopter 514 to arrive in the area in a few minutes.
October 25, 2024 at 3:11 PM One water tender to continue in to the Hawk incident, all other resources can cancel.
October 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM Hawk IC reports forward progress stopped, confirmed cause is downed power lines.
October 25, 2024 at 2:57 PM There is a backhoe working on building a line around the Hawk incident, tanker will drop across the head of the fire. Helicopter 2HP has picked up a water load, Helicopter 514 is being released back to White Cloud. Tanker 88 is being released back to Grass Valley. Crews are making good progress with line construction.
October 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM Aircraft are over the Hawk incident, conditions as reported. Still 1/2 acre, slow rate of spread.
October 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM Air Attack 655 is continuing on their planned trajectory. Helicopter 2HP has lifted from Auburn and Grass Valley is sending Air Attack and tankers. The Hawk fire is burning at a slow rate of spread, off Chicken Hawk Road and north of High Street in Michigan Bluff.
October 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Michigan Bluff area, this will be the Hawk incident. Power lines are down, there is a threat to structures. Full wildland dispatch on order, Air Attack is overhead.
October 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM Accident on Hwy 174 and Henderson Street (Prosperity Lanes parking lot.) No injuries reported.
October 25, 2024 at 7:59 AM Formal on 174, discovered by reader Gary.
October 25, 2024 at 7:38 AM Some of this morning’s sky views. Thanks to reader Chris for the altitude view and reader Adrienne for the travel day shot, the virga clouds are looking west from YubaNet HQ.
October 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM A reminder, if you have questions about the elections process, join us for a short lunchtime webinar at 12:30 today. Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona will join us to provide the latest updates from her office.
October 24, 2024 at 10:57 PM Thanks to reader Alice for her creation of Hazel the scarecrow and sharing the photos.
October 24, 2024 at 8:54 PM Reader reports of power being restored in south county.
October 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM Reported power outage on Dog Bar Road affecting 4,500 customers now.
October 24, 2024 at 7:29 AM A weather system is on track to bring unsettled weather late in the weekend into early next week. This will bring rain and even some accumulating high mountain snow, bringing the potential for minor travel impacts. This system has trended a little wetter.
October 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM Search warrants executed at Fire Safe Council office. This is a developing story.
October 23, 2024 at 12:24 PM Accident on Oak Tree Rd near Tyler Foote on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched.
October 23, 2024 at 10:45 AM The Nevada Street Bridge is getting closer to completion. Thanks to Bill Falconi for the photo.
October 23, 2024 at 8:53 AM Car off the embankment on Cement Hill Rd at Ragon Rd. No injuries reported.
October 23, 2024 at 8:50 AM Periods of unsettled weather into next week. Increased northerly winds late tonight into Thursday bringing potential for elevated fire weather conditions for the Valley and foothills. Weak weather system with light rain and high elevation snow, heaviest north of US 50 later this weekend into early next week. Limited impacts expected. Potential for increased northerly winds and lowering relative humidity leading to elevated fire weather concerns behind the passage of the system mid next week.
October 23, 2024 at 7:17 AM Bovine stroll alert on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville Road. Use caution and mooove over for the cows.
October 22, 2024 at 7:38 PM Debris check on Polaris Drive, units dispatched.
October 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM Vehicle vs motorcycle on Scotts Valley Rd off Willow Valley Rd. Units dispatched.
October 22, 2024 at 3:27 PM The aircraft over the Alta area and previously near Colfax are training. There are no fires in the area at this time.
October 22, 2024 at 2:54 PM Large truck broken down on northbound Hwy 49 one mile north of Shoshoni Trail is blocking the lane. Use caution, according to a reader report the truck is just past a curve.
October 22, 2024 at 11:47 AM A large plastic bin in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive on ramp. Use caution in the area.
October 22, 2024 at 9:50 AM Unsettled weather returns this weekend into early next week bringing precipitation chances. Potential for increased northerly winds and lowering relative humidity leading to elevated fire weather concerns behind the passage of the system mid next week.
October 22, 2024 at 8:49 AM Have a question about the mechanics of the upcoming election? Bring it to our “Lunch with” webinar series this Friday at 12:30. Get your questions answered and a sneak peek at our planned election coverage with live results from Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba counties, and of course state and national results.
October 22, 2024 at 8:25 AM The Nevada City public works department is scheduled to work on water lines on portions of Boulder, Nevada, Broad and Sacramento St. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. They will be installing new valves and lines, which may affect the water supply.
October 22, 2024 at 7:54 AM Missing from Burma Rd. near Sundown Place, Grass Valley. Shadow is a short-haired, neutered male, 8 yrs. old, and microchipped. Although looking at the microchip info, it says that it is expired. He is an indoor/outdoor kitty weighing ~14lbs. He may look like a panther but has a high pitched voice and sounds like a kitten. He also has a slight bend to the tip of his tail which is only noticeable if you pet him and a small patch of 6-10 white hairs just above his right “knee”. The last time we saw Shadow was Thursday night, 10/10/24. He is not a fan of disturbances and the exterior of our house was being painted these past couple of weeks. If you see him or a cat that even looks like it could potentially be him, please call or text Kattie at 530-521-4647. I miss my sweet boy and want him home.
October 22, 2024 at 6:39 AM NWS Sacramento: There is increasing confidence of rain moving in Saturday and into early next week, with some potential of high elevation snow showers.
October 21, 2024 at 9:19 PM Rooster IC reports two cars, off the roadway. Both drivers decline medical attention. Canceling incoming units, requesting two tow trucks instead.
October 21, 2024 at 9:17 PM Units are at scene of the reported vehicle accident.
October 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM Vehicle accident on Hwy 49 at Rooster Hill Rd on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched.
October 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM From a reader: We found this guy in our backyard playing with our dogs on Pinewoods Rd in Nevada City. He’s a really sweet boy, but his tags are missing! If he’s yours, please call 530-575-7244.
October 21, 2024 at 1:29 PM Updates on the Iowa incident will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/iowa2024/
October 21, 2024 at 1:25 PM Iowa IC is ordering additional engines, dozers, overhead personnel and crews.
October 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM Iowa Air Attack now reports 20-30 acres, on the north side of the road, light flashy fuels with a south wind on it. Requesting additional tankers. Potential for 70-80 acres.
October 21, 2024 at 1:10 PM Iowa IC requests law enforcement for traffic control in the area, Iowa City Rd between Loma Rica and Fruitland to be shut down. Units at scene report approximately 2 acres burning in light flashy fuels at a moderate rate of spread. The fire jumped Iowa City Rd.
October 21, 2024 at 1:06 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for the reported fire off Iowa City Rd in the Loma Rica area.
October 21, 2024 at 1:03 PM A good news story for this Peregrine Falcon. Equinox (Nox), a peregrine falcon whose life has been chronicled on a popular web cam feed, was released to the wild Friday, Oct 18, after suffering a broken wing in July. His release within the East Bay Regional Parks occurred roughly three months after his surgery and recovery at the California Raptor Center, a program of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
October 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM Looks like possibly another rekindle of an ag burn in the Loma Rica area. There is also another ag burn in the area, units will check it out.
October 21, 2024 at 9:56 AM Peardale/Chicago Park PIO Daniel Ramey shares photos from his latest assignment with CA Incident Management Team 15.
October 21, 2024 at 8:43 AM Units at scene on Highland Drive report this is the same pile as yesterday. Nobody in attendance. Firefighters will extinguish the pile, again.
October 21, 2024 at 8:37 AM Debris check on Highland Drive in the Ophir Hill area, reported burn pile, units dispatched.
October 21, 2024 at 6:56 AM This week’s weather, summed up:
October 20, 2024 at 10:29 PM Fruitland incident has been contained.
October 20, 2024 at 9:34 PM Fruitland IC is canceling the crew, units are scene can handle.
October 20, 2024 at 9:31 PM Table Mountain crew is reporting to the Fruitland incident. Firefighters at scene are making good progress.
October 20, 2024 at 9:15 PM Units at scene on Iowa City report 1/4 acre in heavy fuels. All resources to continue in for now.
October 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM Units in the area report this is likely a flare-up from an ag burn, all incoming resources to stage.
October 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM Additional report now on Fruitland Road and Iowa City.
October 20, 2024 at 8:59 PM Reported fire on Fruitland is possibly a burn pile, all units to continue in.
October 20, 2024 at 8:58 PM Reported vegetation fire on Fruitland Road in the Loma Rica area, numerous resources dispatched.
October 20, 2024 at 8:34 PM Firefighters will check surrounding apartments for any smoke, there is no extension to the walls.
October 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM Firefighters have arrived at scene, they report burnt food in an apartment. No fire.
October 20, 2024 at 8:24 PM Report of a fire at Spring Hill Gardens Apartment on Dorsey Drive, numerous units dispatched. Caller reports smoke coming from the unit below them.
October 20, 2024 at 4:51 PM Overturned pickup truck 50 ft off the roadway on Hwy 20 at Nevada Street, units dispatched.
October 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM Vehicle accident, extrication required, on Indian Springs Road near Maidu Trail, units dispatched.
October 20, 2024 at 3:44 PM Units on Marysville Road report this is driftsmoke from an ag burn in the valley.
October 20, 2024 at 3:36 PM Smoke check on Maryville Road near Shiloh Lane in the Loma Rica area after a single report from a passerby. Nothing visible on the cameras, units dispatched.
October 20, 2024 at 2:46 PM Units on Waxwing report small fire in the wall, now extinguished. They can handle with resources at scene.
October 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM First unit on Waxwing reports all residents are out of the house, firefighters will investigate.
October 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM Fire on Waxwing now reported as electrical fire and partially extinguished.
October 20, 2024 at 2:37 PM Possible garage fire, smoke coming from the wall, on Waxwing Court in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
October 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM A chair made itself at home between the southbound and northbound lanes on Hwy 49 near the McKnight Way on ramp. Not a good spot to give up your seat.
October 20, 2024 at 9:09 AM Units at scene on Highland Drive report a 5 by 5 pile.
October 20, 2024 at 9:03 AM Debris check, possible burn pile, on Highland Drive off Rattlesnake Rd. Units dispatched.
October 19, 2024 at 4:50 PM Accident on Penn Valley Drive near Clover Rd, units arrived at scene.
October 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM Accident on Buckeye Road south of Cascade Shores. Units dispatched.
October 19, 2024 at 8:29 AM The Red Flag Warning remains in effect, minimum relative humidities remain very low. Fire danger is high and burn piles are absolutely not OK.
October 18, 2024 at 8:16 PM Firefighters report this is a small warming fire in a metal ring, in a front yard. False alarm, all units returning to their stations.
October 18, 2024 at 8:11 PM First unit has arrived at the reported fire on Rices Crossing Rd.
October 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM Reported camp fire/burn pile on the west side of Rices Crossing Road near Rices Texas Hill Rd, units dispatched.
October 18, 2024 at 6:59 PM Fountain IC is keeping the Dobbins engines in the area, releasing all other resources. They’ll keep searching a while longer, but so far unable to locate any fire or smoke.
October 18, 2024 at 6:45 PM Units in the area have attempted to located the reported vegetation fire in the Dobbins area, so far nothing found. No smell of smoke in the area either. All incoming unts to stage on Indiana Ranch Rd.
October 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM Dozer to stage on Fountain House Rd, units at scene will advise.
October 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM Reported vegetation fire on Fountain House Road in the Dobbins area, numerous resources dispatched. Reported as a 10 by 10 fire from a possible burn pile.
October 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM First unit at scene on Whispering Pines reports a 4 by 4 ft pile, now extinguished.
October 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM Another debris check for a burn pile on Whispering Pines Drive. On a Red Flag Day. Again.
October 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM Tankers, helicopters and Air Attack are returning to their based after being canceled from an out of the area fire.
October 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM This very friendly and gentle neutered male has been wandering the Oak Tree Campus, 18847 Oak Tree Road, on the San Juan Ridge all day. He is sweet, hungry, and yearning to be reunited with his family. Please come get him or call (530)955-5052.
October 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Olive incident.
October 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM Olive IC reports they can handle with two additional engines and one crew, canceling all others.
October 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM Firefighters and locals are making good progress on the Olive incident, canceling TNF Helicopter 514.
October 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM Air Attack, tankers and helicopter arriving over the Olive incident.
October 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM Olive IC reports approximately 1/2 acre, burning in grass with threat to structure/propane tank.
October 18, 2024 at 3:14 PM Reported fire, size of a car, on Mount Olive Road in the Chicago Park ares, units dispatched.
October 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM Debris check on Greenhorn Road and Brunswick Road, units dispatched.
October 18, 2024 at 9:53 AM NWS update: With gusty downslope winds alongside low relative humidity and poor overnight humidity recovery expected this evening into Saturday, Fire Zones 268, 269, and 221 along the Sierra have been added to the Red Flag Warning. This addition to the Red Flag Warning will go into effect at 11 AM today, with an end time of 5 PM PDT Saturday.
October 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM Burn pile has been extinguished and citation issued.
October 18, 2024 at 7:55 AM Firefighters have locate a burn pile on Rattlesnake Road.
October 18, 2024 at 7:47 AM Debris check, reported bonfire, on Hwy 174 and Rattlesnake Road, units dispatched.
October 18, 2024 at 7:39 AM Critical Fire Weather Conditions through Saturday. Gusty northerly to easterly winds, very dry fuels, and low humidity will lead to easier fire starts and the potential for rapid spread of new or existing fires. Relative Humidity expected to fall as northerly winds increase, lowering to the teens to 20s with lowest values across the Delta, Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothill/mountain locations.
October 18, 2024 at 7:29 AM A reminder: Join us for a free live webinar, “PR & Marketing Tips,” hosted by Pascale Fusshoeller and Sheila Cameron. This virtual event takes place today at 12:30 PM and will help local organizations refresh their marketing efforts, especially as they gear up for the busy holiday season. Register here: https://bit.ly/webinar101824
October 18, 2024 at 6:14 AM Power outage affecting 1,863 customers in the Soda Springs/Norden area. Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 am.
October 17, 2024 at 8:22 PM Tree blocking the entire road on Old Grass Valley Road at Green Acres Rd, just off Hwy 174 near Shady Glen. Units dispatched.
October 17, 2024 at 8:02 PM Forward progress of the Loma incident has been stopped.
October 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM Loma IC reports they should be able to pick this up in the next few minutes, despite strong north winds.
October 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM Loma IC reports the fire is approximately 2-3 acres, spotty burn in a field. No threat to structures and they are making good progress.
October 17, 2024 at 7:26 PM Firefighters are at scene of a fully involved tractor in a rice field on Loma Rica Road approximately 1.7 miles from Hwy 20. Approximately 1-2 acres of rice fields on fire. All resources dispatched to continue in to the Loma incident.
October 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM Power outage affecting the Town of Washington and Alleghany, 232 customers affected.
October 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM Reported sinkhole forming on eastbound Hwy 20 near Dow Road.
October 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM OES: Critical Fire Weather in Nevada County Tonight through Saturday. National Weather Service has issued western Nevada County’s first Red Flag Warning of the season for critical fire weather tonight through Saturday. Wildfire potential is expected to peak on Friday.
October 17, 2024 at 10:25 AM The National Weather Service has expanded the Red Flag Warning area to include large portions of Nevada, Placer and Yuba counties from 11 PDT tonight through 5 PM PDT Saturday.
October 17, 2024 at 10:24 AM Smoke check in the Rough and Ready area. Units dispatched for a burn pile. Also, a report of another pile burning in the Alta area.
October 17, 2024 at 6:26 AM PG&E’s latest update to their PSPS forecast has eliminated the possibility of a planned shutoff in El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties. According to a news release from PG&E: “A substantial wetting rainfall hit the Northern and Central Sierras Wednesday morning, providing a welcome boost to dead fuel moisture values and relative humidity in these areas. As a result of these favorable conditions, PG&E removed nine counties and more than 10,000 customers from the scope of this PSPS event. Counties removed from the scope of this event include: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, San Luis Obispo, Sierra, and Tuolumne. PG&E has issued cancellation notifications to customers removed from the scope of this PSPS event.”
October 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM Nevada County OES sent out a CodeRed email with some basics reminders. Let us emphasize a few points: Do not even think about having a burn pile, what little rain we got today will be but a distant memory tomorrow. Just because there is no PSPS forecast in your immediate area, the chances of power outages on Friday are pretty high. According to PG&E, there are 646 of 788 circuits in High Fire Risk Areas (HFRA) that are EPSS-enabled today. In case you’re wondering EPSS stands for Enhanced Power Safety Settings aka if a branch hits a line, the whole circuit goes down. Please, plan accordingly.
October 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM Accident on Hwy 174 just past Shady Glen. Emergency services dispatched.
October 16, 2024 at 12:43 PM During the past two hours, three burn piles have been extinguished by firefighters, in between responding to numerous accidents on I-80.
October 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM Firefighters just responded to another burn pile being lit. The burn ban is still in effect!
October 16, 2024 at 9:27 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road, the roadway is clear.
October 16, 2024 at 9:17 AM A few more photos, including last night’s comet view from YubaNet HQ, the morning sky by reader Nicole and another rainbow view by reader Keelynn.
October 16, 2024 at 8:31 AM Do not let today’s rain lull you into complacency. The fire danger will increase starting Thursday, Friday will be the most critical day. Full forecast: Shower and thunderstorm chances today, critical fire weather conditions late Thursday through Saturday.
October 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM Thanks to readers Paige, Adrienne and Kate for this morning’s photo gallery.
October 16, 2024 at 7:30 AM There has been no changes as of this morning in the planned power shutoffs for the area on Friday and Saturday.
October 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM Forecasted Dry, Northerly Winds Mean PG&E May Need to Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 28,000 customers across several counties starting Thursday. At this time, only 12 of the 30 counties are potentially being affected on Thursday, with all 30 counties potentially affected on Friday.
October 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM PG&E has released the first estimate of the areas affected by a possible PSPS on Oct. 17. This is not final and the areas may change. At this time, there is only the possibility of a PSPS.
October 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM The tree into the power lines on Cape Horn has caused an outage affecting 920 customers.
October 15, 2024 at 5:32 PM First unit at scene of the Cape incident reports they can handle with one more engine, canceling all incoming resources.
October 15, 2024 at 5:31 PM Tanker 88 and Helicopter 2HP are arriving over the Cape incident. Air Attack is lifting from Grass Valley, TNF Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud.
October 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire, tree into the powerlines in the area of Cape Horn Road. Tree on fire, spreading to the vegetation.
October 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM Numerous reports of smoke in south county, no fire reported at this time. Drift smoke from ag burns and some top smoke from the Shoe Fire on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest are the likely culprits.
October 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM Reader reports of power restored on the San Juan Ridge.
October 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM Updated, now 978 customers in the unplanned outage on the San Juan Ridge, estimated time of restoration is 5:00 pm today.
October 15, 2024 at 3:36 PM Power outage on the San Juan Ridge affecting 767 customers. No time of restoration yet.
October 15, 2024 at 3:20 PM Reported fire at the airport was a small spot, now extinguished.
October 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM Report structure fire at the Nevada County airport business center, units are investigating.
October 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM Restive IC reports they have knockdown on the fire. Mop-up operations will take about 45 minutes.
October 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM First unit at scene on Restive Way reports no need for aircraft or dozer or crews. Canceling the wildland dispatch.
October 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM Reported shed on fire on Restive Way in south county, units dispatched. No threat to other structures or the vegetation.
October 15, 2024 at 12:38 PM Many of you may just have received a text message from your telecom provider about a possible PSPS in your area. At this time, PG&E states:
PG&E meteorologists are tracking a weather system that may bring strong winds up to 70 mph across parts of our service area. These dry offshore winds combined with low dead and live fuel moisture values contribute to fire weather concerns and create the potential for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)
PG&E opened its Emergency Operations Center in Vacaville on Tuesday, October 15 ahead of the potential PSPS.
To be clear, a PSPS has not been called and customers will be notified by email, phone call or text as needed to help them plan and prepare for a potential PSPS event. We have updated our PG&E’s online 7-Day PSPS Forecast as we continue to monitor the weather system.
PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno via email to YubaNet
October 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM Power has “officially” been restored in the Peardale/Chicago Park area.
October 15, 2024 at 12:14 PM PG&E shows 2,108 customers affected, but we’re getting reports from readers in Peardale that their power is back on.
October 15, 2024 at 12:05 PM Power outage in the Peardale area reported by our readers. Waiting for PG&E to catch up.
October 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM A heads up: PG&E is monitoring weather conditions for a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff to help prevent wildfires Thursday/Friday through Saturday/Sunday. Only portions of the counties listed below will possibly be de-energized. Stay tuned for updates as we receive them.
Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Lake, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Shasta, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama, Tuolumne and Yolo.
October 15, 2024 at 8:12 AM Critical fire weather conditions develop late Thursday through Saturday from gusty northerly winds and low humidity; Friday is trending to be the most critical day.
October 14, 2024 at 7:33 PM The comet is visible with the naked eye right now. Go outside and look to the west.
October 14, 2024 at 4:23 PM Firefighters have isolated the room where the fire alarm sounded. Burnt food from a microwave caused the alarm. They will ventilate the area with positive pressure fans. Halting all evacuations, resetting the alarm.
October 14, 2024 at 4:20 PM Units are at scene, they are starting to evacuate residents as a precautionary measure while they attempt to locate a possible fire.
October 14, 2024 at 4:19 PM Additional units dispatched to Old Tunnel Rd, audible smoke alarm sounding in the building but no smoke seen by the callers.
October 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM Report of a smoke alarm on Old Tunnel Road at the Nevada City Senior Apartments. Smell of smoke in the building, units dispatched.
October 14, 2024 at 3:57 PM Smoke check for reported haze in the area of Oregon Hill Road in the Dobbins area. Units dispatched.
October 14, 2024 at 3:24 PM Heads up for downtown Nevada City: Water Will Be Temporarily Shut Off Tuesday Oct 15th from 7:00AM-3:00PM Please FLUSH YOUR LINE after water service returns. Broad St, Commercial St., Boulder St, Sacramento St, Nevada St will be impacted. For questions or concerns call City Hall at 530-265-2496 or visit the City’s website at nevadacityca.gov
October 14, 2024 at 11:36 AM Non-injury accident on Walker Drive in Grass Valley, the roadway is partially blocked.
October 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM A reminder, Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) becomes visible low in the west following sunset. If the comet’s tail is well-illuminated by sunlight, it could be visible to the unaided eye. The first week and a half (Oct. 14-24) is the best time to observe, using binoculars or a small telescope. As with all comets, predictions for how bright it could get are uncertain. If the comet’s tail is brilliantly illuminated by the Sun, predictions show that it could become bright enough to see with the unaided eye.
October 14, 2024 at 9:37 AM You’re invited! Register today for a free live webinar, on Friday, October 18, at 12:30 PM about PR and marketing tips. From press releases to earned, owned and paid media, we’re happy to share our expertise. We want to help local organizations refresh their marketing efforts, especially as they gear up for the busy holiday season. Register here.
October 14, 2024 at 9:24 AM Next weather system brings shower and thunderstorm chances mid week; elevated to critical fire weather conditions Thursday through Saturday.
October 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM Patient has been extricated, medics are transporting.
October 13, 2024 at 8:13 PM Reported accident with possible extrication required, southbound off ramp of Hwy 20 at McCourtney. Car into a tree. Emergency services at scene.
October 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM Reader Rod takes us down the acorn path. “Where gravity meets an obstacle. They gather.”
October 13, 2024 at 2:13 PM Confidence continues to increase for the mid to late week trough impacting the region, but there still remains a high degree of uncertainty and broad range of potential impacts that will be associated with this system. Most of the uncertainty at this time stems from the eventual track of the system as it begins exiting NorCal. Breezy to gusty and drying north to east winds are expected later in the week as the system is departing, with at least elevated fire weather concerns Thursday through Friday.
October 12, 2024 at 5:09 PM Forward progress of the Ridge incident has been stopped at 1/4 acre. Firefighters still looking for possible patients from the vehicle fire, the car was empty.
October 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM Ridge Air Attack is releasing the tankers and the helicopter from Columbia, Helicopter 2HP and Air Attack will remain overhead as a precaution.
October 12, 2024 at 4:47 PM Firefighters on the Ridge incident have found a fully involved vehicle, the likely cause of the fire. They are looking for patients in the area now.
October 12, 2024 at 4:34 PM Ground resources have arrived at scene on the Ridge incident, the fire is burning in the old Mosquito Fire burn scar, not showing any potential for growth.
October 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Air Attack now reports 1/4 acre, at the river bottom, held on one side by Mosquito Ridge Road. Tanker drops will box the Ridge incident in.
October 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM Helicopter has a view of a small fire, less than 1/10th of an acre near Oxbow Reservoir, looks like an abandoned campfire. Tankers will drop on the area.
October 12, 2024 at 4:21 PM Helicopter 2HP is in the area, so far no smoke showing. Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley. Another caller reported the fire near Oxbow Reservoir.
October 12, 2024 at 4:17 PM Reported vegetation fire on Mosquito Ridge Road near Foresthill Road, full wildland dispatch on order.
October 12, 2024 at 7:51 AM Early morning burn pile has been extinguished and the homeowner has been educated, firefighters report. Just because the temperatures are tolerable doesn’t mean it’s burn season. The burn ban is still in effect!
October 11, 2024 at 3:36 PM All resources are being released to from the Hoyts incident, false alarm.
October 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM Air Attack is releasing the tankers, will explore the river canyon on their way back.
October 11, 2024 at 3:29 PM All resources dispatched to the car fire at Hoyts to stage at their present location. Air Attack and two tankers are overhead, so far nothing visible.
October 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM Units in the area are attempting to locate the reported car fire. So far nothing showing.
October 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM Reported car fire near Hoyts Crossing, units dispatched.
October 11, 2024 at 2:34 PM According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, our chances for seeing another aurora-filled sky tonight have evaporated. The geomagnetic storm has been downgraded to G3. Auroras will be visible in te northern states and parts of Oregon.
October 11, 2024 at 12:53 PM Three German Shepherd dogs, reportedly rather aggressive, are running in the roadway on Hwy 20 near Washington Road. Animal Control has been notified.
October 11, 2024 at 8:00 AM Readers’ aurora borealis photos. From Tahoe City to Lake Wildwood via Florida – take a look at the celestial spectacle.
October 10, 2024 at 7:58 PM The aurora borealis is visible now over our area. Feel free to send us your photos, please include a location and your name for the photo credit. Text to 530-478-9600 or email news@yubanet.com.
October 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM Accident on Bennett Road, car off the roadway, units dispatched.
October 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM Canceling all incoming units to the Zion incident, false alarm.
October 10, 2024 at 6:45 PM Zion IC reports medics are at scene.
October 10, 2024 at 6:40 PM First units have arrived on Zion Street.
October 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM Smoke reported coming from a unit at the Nevada City Inn on Zion Street, numerous units dispatched.
October 10, 2024 at 3:26 PM NID’s board meeting yesterday brought some new wrinkles in the Spaulding saga to light. Today, a letter from PG&E to FERC appears to contradict prior statements by the utility corporation.
October 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM Charge your phones and look to the north tonight. Aurora sightings are possible!
October 10, 2024 at 11:04 AM Pleasant IC confirms forward progress has been stopped, releasing some resources shortly. Air Attack is releasing all aircraft back to their respective bases.
October 10, 2024 at 11:02 AM Firefighters are making progress on the Pleasant incident. Air Attack reports the fire has hit a greenbelt and forward progress looks stopped. Canceling the second air tanker.
October 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM First unit at scene of the Pleasant incident reports 1/4 acre in grass, burning at a slow rate of spread. One structure is threatened. Air Attack will arrive over the fire shortly.
October 10, 2024 at 10:55 AM Helicopter 2HP has lifted from Auburn en route to the Mount Pleasant fire, Tanker 88 has departed Grass Valley for the fire as well.
October 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM Fire on Mount Pleasant Road is reported as a 20 by 20 spot in the grass, growing rapidly.
October 10, 2024 at 10:46 AM Reported vegetation fire on Mount Pleasant Road near Garden Bar Road in the Lincoln area. Full wildland dispatch on order.
October 10, 2024 at 10:36 AM This is Gitana, she went missing on September 27th around noon. Last seen on Deer Park Drive in Nevada City. Please contact 831-420-7273 if you’ve seen her or have her.
October 10, 2024 at 9:26 AM Units at scene of the abandoned campfire near Boca have extinguished the fire. Helicopter has left the incident.
October 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM Reported vegetation fire near Boca Reservoir, units dispatched.
October 10, 2024 at 7:03 AM Pro tip: Don’t park your car or linger under oak trees these days. Acorns are coming down with a vengeance. Ask me how I know.
October 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM Units at scene are making good progress, they have knockdown on the vehicle fire – no extension to the wildland. Canceling the wildland dispatch.
October 9, 2024 at 3:27 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for the vehicle fire with extension to the vegetation on La Barr Meadows.
October 9, 2024 at 3:25 PM Vehicle accident, with car catching on fire, on La Barr Meadows Road near Welsh Lane. Vegetation may be catching fire, units arriving at scene.
October 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM From a reader: This little guy was roaming around the mobile home park at Sierra Circle and Spenceville Rd in Penn Valley. He was out in the middle of Spenceville Rd and I was able to guide him into the mobile home park. Dropped him off at Sammie’s.
October 9, 2024 at 8:18 AM Thirty-four Dogs Seized in Animal Cruelty Case. To adopt a rescued dog, please contact Sammie’s Friends at (530) 471-5041. Sammie’s Friends is also accepting donations to help provide fuel, nourishment and medical care to all the dogs rescued. Donations earmarked for “Chance” will support the surviving rescued dogs.
October 8, 2024 at 5:24 PM Forward progress of the Corrals incident in the Smartsville area has been stopped, IC reports they can handle resources at scene.
October 8, 2024 at 5:22 PM No spotting reported, and no threat to structures.
October 8, 2024 at 5:19 PM Second tanker drop to complete the retardant box. Both tankers are reloading at Grass Valley. Good progress being made by ground resources.
October 8, 2024 at 5:17 PM Tankers dropping ahead of the 2.5 acre Corral incident. Fire is burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread in grass, no structures threatened.
October 8, 2024 at 5:14 PM Air tankers and Air Attack are arriving overhead.
October 8, 2024 at 5:10 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vehicle fire into the vegetation on White Corrals in the Smartsville area. First unit at scene reports a fully involved car with extension to the vegetation. All units to continue in.
October 8, 2024 at 12:41 PM Reader Rob shared this time-lapse video of the aurora borealis as seen from You Bet.
October 8, 2024 at 11:14 AM Boxes and other stuff in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 at Gautier Drive.
October 8, 2024 at 9:59 AM Accident on eastbound Hwy 20 just west of McCourtney in Grass Valley, lanes are partially blocked.
October 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM Reader and photographer Mike Oitzman captured this amazing view of last night’s aurora over Lake Wildwood.
October 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM Ah, finally! Temperatures will begin to gradually cooldown today, although we will still be well above normal today, slightly above normal tomorrow, then near normal Thursday and into next week.
October 7, 2024 at 9:04 PM Firefighters have knockdown, mop-up operations underway.
October 7, 2024 at 8:50 PM Crews are still working on the outbuilding. IC is canceling both dozers.
October 7, 2024 at 8:48 PM Forward progress of the vegetation portion has been stopped.
October 7, 2024 at 8:46 PM Units at scene are making progress on the vegetation portion and are working on the outbuilding.
October 7, 2024 at 8:34 PM Additional caller advising an explosion heard and the fire is spreading to the vegetation. First unit at scene reports one outbuilding fully involved and approximately 1 acre of vegetation. All units to continue in. The fire is on Big Oak Drive.
October 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM Units en route to the reported structure fire are requesting an additional water tender to report to the incident.
October 7, 2024 at 8:27 PM Reported fire on Melody possibly a modular home, fully involved.
October 7, 2024 at 8:24 PM Reported vegetation fire on Melody Lane near Big Oak, units dispatched.
October 7, 2024 at 7:22 PM Penryn IC reports they can handle with one additional engine. Canceling incoming engines, dozer and crews.
October 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM Reported vegetation fire near the Penryn off ramp on eastbound I-80, a 30 by 30 spot. Units dispatched.
October 7, 2024 at 4:17 PM Crew is hiking in to the incident, you can see them in the lower right of the latest image.
October 7, 2024 at 3:49 PM Two crews have been dispatched to the Babbitt incident. Long travel times and hiking into the incident. Tankers are returning to the fire as well.
October 7, 2024 at 3:45 PM One additional helicopter to respond to the Babbitt incident. Of note, there are thundercells in the area.
October 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM Helicopters 2PJ and 514 are continuing to work the Babbitt incident, both tankers have returned to Grass Valley. Stampede Reservoir is being used by the copters as a water source. There are no structures in the area and the fire is burning at a very slow rate of spread.
October 7, 2024 at 2:56 PM Tankers 88 and 89 are en route to the Babbitt incident.
October 7, 2024 at 2:48 PM Air Attack has lifted from Grass Valley to the Babbitt incident. TNF Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud.
October 7, 2024 at 2:44 PM The reported Babbitt incident is now visible on the cameras.
October 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM Reported vegetation fire near Babbitt Peak on the Tahoe National Forest, wildland dispatch on order.
October 7, 2024 at 9:58 AM Reader report: The traffic light at Bell Road and Airport Road in Auburn is flashing and westbound traffic is backed up a long way.
October 7, 2024 at 8:48 AM Traffic hazard on westbound Hwy 20 near the Rough and Ready off ramp. Use caution and reduce your speed, always a good idea anyway.
October 6, 2024 at 7:28 PM Small fire in Calanan Park has been extinguished by law enforcement. Engine arriving at scene.
October 6, 2024 at 7:25 PM Small spot on fire in Calanan Park in Nevada City, units dispatched. Reported as leaves on fire.
October 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM Accident on the 15000 block of Lime Kiln Road, units dispatched.
October 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM Verjeles IC is canceling the incoming dozer, hand crew and engines to continue in.
October 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM Air Attack reports there is line all around the spot fire, the helicopter will assist with remaining hotspots.
October 6, 2024 at 4:05 PM Air Attack reports the spot fire is about an 7/10ths of an acre, close to the dozer line. Burning in grass and oak woodlands at a moderate rate of spread.
October 6, 2024 at 4:01 PM Helicopter 2HP has lifted off Auburn to the Verjeles incident. Air Attack is arriving over the incident now.
October 6, 2024 at 3:47 PM Verjeles IC is requesting Air Attack and a helicopter to come back to the incident. The spot fire has grown to an acre, requesting two dozers as well.
October 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM Solo vehicle off the roadway, down the embankment on Hwy 20 at Omega Road. Units dispatched.
October 6, 2024 at 3:41 PM There’s a small spot outside the lines on the Verjeles fire, units at scene should be able to pick it up within 15 minutes.
October 6, 2024 at 1:39 PM The Verjeles incident is contained. Resources at scene will be committed for two hours to mop-up.
October 6, 2024 at 1:27 PM Verjeles IC reports they can handle with one dozer, canceling the second incoming dozer and releasing TNF helicopter 514 back to White Cloud.
October 6, 2024 at 1:20 PM Verjeles IC reports no structures threatened, helicopter is cooling the hotspots. Forward progress has been stopped. Tankers remain at Grass Valley Air Attack base.
October 6, 2024 at 1:17 PM Verjeles IC reports the fire is approximately 3 acres and holding within the retardant lines. Crews are making good progress.
October 6, 2024 at 1:15 PM Good progress is being made on the Verjeles incident, dozer has arrived at scene for line construction.
October 6, 2024 at 1:12 PM Air tankers dropping across the head of the fire, ground resources are establishing hoselays.
October 6, 2024 at 1:09 PM Verjeles Air Attack reports 4-5 acres in oak woodland, burning at a moderate rate of spread.
October 6, 2024 at 1:03 PM Air Attack, two tankers and a helicopter have lifted to the Verjeles incident.
October 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM Verjeles incident, two additional water tenders dispatched.
October 6, 2024 at 12:56 PM The fire on Los Verjeles is burning in grass and oak woodlands and was started by grass cutting. This will be the Verjeles incident.
October 6, 2024 at 12:52 PM Reported vegetation fire on Los Verjeles Road in the Loma Rica area, full wildland dispatch on order.
October 6, 2024 at 8:39 AM Power has been restored on Alta Street in Grass Valley.
October 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM Power outage affecting 257 customers along ALta Street in Grass Valley. Estimated time of restoration is 12:30 pm.
October 5, 2024 at 8:53 PM Debris check in the Browns Valley area. Units dispatched.
October 5, 2024 at 7:10 PM Engines have checked the Gold Flat area, no fire or smoke. Construction only.
October 5, 2024 at 6:56 PM Debris check for a bonfire in a backyard on Granholm Lane off Gold Flat Road in Nevada City. Units dispatched.
October 5, 2024 at 4:13 PM Updates on the Dutch fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/dutch2024/
October 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM Significantly augmented dispatch requested, 2 additional crews, 5 additional engines, 2 dozers and 2 water tenders.
October 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM There are no structures threatened in the area, the fire is burning back down towards the Bear River.
October 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM Air Attack is requesting 2 additional helicopters and two tankers. The fire is burning hot at a rapid to dangerous rate of spread.
October 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM Additional ground resources dispatched to the Dutch incident.
October 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire at the Dutch Flat Forebay Dam.
October 5, 2024 at 1:03 PM Clover IC reports they have sufficient resources at scene, mop-up operations will take 3-4 hours. The fire is contained. Lifting the evacuation warnings. Please continue to avoid the area and watch for fire apparatus.
October 5, 2024 at 12:57 PM NCSO reporting forward progress stopped. They remain in the area for traffic control. Air Attack confirming the retardant lines have been doubled and are holding.
October 5, 2024 at 12:55 PM Fire continues to burn at a slow rate of spread, tankers are returning to Grass Valley on a load and hold. Helicopters remain at scene. IC reports good progress, but requests the additional engines to continue for now.
October 5, 2024 at 12:50 PM The fire is boxed in by retardant lines, helicopters continue to work the hotspots. Fay Ridge Court and Fay Rd are under an evacuation warning now.
October 5, 2024 at 12:46 PM Tanker 122 is being released back to McClellan, Dozer is continuing to cut line. Fire behavior has moderated, holding at one acre.
October 5, 2024 at 12:44 PM Evacuation warning is being issued to residents on Clover Valley Road in the fire area.
October 5, 2024 at 12:42 PM Helicopters will work small spot fires that are starting to develop.
October 5, 2024 at 12:40 PM The fire is holding at approx. 3/4 of an acre, still burning in light timber. Law enforcement is in the area of Clover Valley Road and Brewer Road, facilitating firefighter access and notifying residents. There are no evacuations at this time. Please avoid the area.
October 5, 2024 at 12:37 PM Two helicopters are working the fire, assisting crews on the ground.
October 5, 2024 at 12:35 PM Structures are potentially threatened, but the retardant lines have diminished the risk. Tanker 89 will reinforce the retardant line across the head of the fire, then Tanker 122 will drop.
October 5, 2024 at 12:35 PM Tanker 122 from Chico is arriving over the fire, the tanker is carrying water, not retardant.
October 5, 2024 at 12:33 PM Air Attack instructing tankers to drop ahead of the fire for structure protection. Fire is approximately 1/2 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread.
October 5, 2024 at 12:31 PM Clover Fire in Alta Sierra, Ground resources and aircraft at scene.
October 5, 2024 at 11:52 AM The 2024 Heart of Gold Gravel race is underway. Hundreds of experienced bike riders compete in the fourth annual Heart of Gold, two challenging gravel-course races through Gold Country that will increase awareness and raise funds for mental wellness programs for children and young adults in Nevada County. Both races also finish at the administration center, where the Heart of Gold Festival will be held from 12-4 p.m. featuring food, vendors, live music, a raffle and more.
October 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM Hot, above-normal temperatures through the weekend with widespread Moderate to Major HeatRisk in the Valley, Delta and foothills.
October 4, 2024 at 1:33 PM Power has been restored in the Peardale/Chicago Park area. Let the a/c resume its work.
October 4, 2024 at 1:03 PM Estimated time of restoration for the power outage affecting 3,466 customers is 2:30 pm.
October 4, 2024 at 12:19 PM Final count lists 3,466 customers without power in the Hwy 174 corridor.
October 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM The outage is more widespread than originally reported. 2,241 customers are out in the Peardale/Chicago Park area.
October 4, 2024 at 12:11 PM The power outage in the Peardale area appears to affect 186 customers. No report by PG&E yet.
October 4, 2024 at 12:06 PM Reader report of a power outage in the Peardale area.
October 4, 2024 at 7:35 AM This story will brighten your day. Timothy May: Here’s to Don, the Hero of Condon Park’s Canines.
October 3, 2024 at 6:27 PM Artists and supporters of the arts gathered for the opening reception of Art in Public Spaces: Artists@Work! Visit the Rood Center to see their work.
October 3, 2024 at 6:19 PM Power has been restored in Rough and Ready.
October 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM Power outage affecting 469 customers in the Rough and Ready area. Estimated time of restoration is 2:15 am.
October 3, 2024 at 4:57 PM Forward progress of the Evans incident has been stopped, heavy mop-up required and several hotspots within the lines are still burning. Final acreage is 6.5 acres.
October 3, 2024 at 4:48 PM Evans IC requesting four additional engines and one water tender.
October 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM Dozer is reinforcing handlines, Air Attack is coordinating the two helicopters at scene, the third helicopter has been canceled due to the good progress being made. The fire is holding at approximately 3 acres.
October 3, 2024 at 4:37 PM The right flank of the fire is boxed in by retardant lines. Helicopters are checking for hotspots.
October 3, 2024 at 4:35 PM Fire behavior is starting to moderate, tankers will continue to work the left flank. A spot fire on Frenchtown Dobbins Road has been extinguished by an incoming engine.
October 3, 2024 at 4:29 PM Tankers will reinforce retardant lines, helicopters are working multiple spots. Ground resources are making good progress on the RV fire and establishing control lines.
October 3, 2024 at 4:22 PM Air Attack is directing resources to a spot fire across the very large pond, requesting ground resources to assist the helicopter already working the spot. One additional helicopter requested.
October 3, 2024 at 4:19 PM TNF Helicopter 514 is over the Evans incident with a crew. They will set down, unload the crew and then start bucket drops. Ground resources are making progress, structure protection for nearby house is in place. AIr Attack estimates the fire at 3 acres. Some spotting is occurring.
October 3, 2024 at 4:16 PM Helicopter 2HP has arrived at the incident, will begin bucket drops.
October 3, 2024 at 4:13 PM Evans Air Attack is keeping the tankers on a load and return to the incident. Two acres approximately, the head of the fire is going to run into a very large pond that will slow progression considerably.
October 3, 2024 at 4:11 PM Air Attack and tankers are over the fire.
October 3, 2024 at 4:09 PM Evans IC reports a fully involved trailer, with spread to the vegetation, approximately 1-3 acres. The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread. All units to continue in.
October 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM Air Attack 230 and two tankers have lifted from Grass Valley to the Evans incident.
October 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM There is no threat to structures at this time on the Evans incident.
October 3, 2024 at 3:59 PM Reported vegetation fire, fully involved RV with threat to the vegetation, on Evans Way across from Indiana School Road in Oregon House. Full wildland dispatch on order.
October 3, 2024 at 2:35 PM Non-injury accident on Banner Lava Cap Road near the intersection of Nevada City Hwy. The roadway is clear.
October 3, 2024 at 2:28 PM Reported fire in a planter box near Safeway on Neal Street in Grass Valley. Engine dispatched.
October 3, 2024 at 2:05 PM Units at scene on Retrac can handle, one water tender and one crew to continue in, all others can cancel. Forward progress stopped at 1/10th of an acre.
October 3, 2024 at 1:58 PM Air Attack is releasing the tankers back to Grass Valley. Retrac IC states they should be able to pick it up with two additional engines and a crew. Dozer and Type 1 engines to stage on Lime Kiln.
October 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM Retardant line between the house and the fire is holding, ground resources are making progress. No additional retardant drops needed.
October 3, 2024 at 1:52 PM Tankers will drop across the head of the fire, towards the house. Air Attack reports less than 1/4 acre, slow rate of spread.
October 3, 2024 at 1:52 PM Aircraft are overhead, ground resources arriving at scene.
October 3, 2024 at 1:50 PM Water tender from Higgins Fire dispatched to the Retrac incident.
October 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM Air Attack 230 en route to the Retrac incident.
October 3, 2024 at 1:44 PM Units en route to the Retrac incident, single report from the homeowner of the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown. Helicopter 2HP has lifted from Auburn and will arrive over the incident shortly. Tanker 88 and 89 are taking off from Grass Valley.
October 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM Retrac incident is reported as a 20 by 20 spot on the hillside. with a home in the vicinity.
October 3, 2024 at 1:40 PM Reported vegetation fire on Retrac Way near Hilltop Drive, full wildland dispatch on order.
October 3, 2024 at 10:26 AM From reader Steven: Two dogs, one yellow lab, one smaller also yellow dog in the middle of the road just past Clear Creek Elementary. They appeared well groomed and well fed.
October 3, 2024 at 7:48 AM Passenger vehicle fire on Hwy 20 near Omega Road, units dispatched.
October 3, 2024 at 7:30 AM We had a great time yesterday at our Pizza and Politics event. CalMatter’s Mary Franklin Harvin guided the discussion on the State propositions, using Cal Matter’s excellent voter guide and the 1-minute videos. You may have missed out on the pizza, but here is the link to the voter guide.
October 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM La Barr Meadows remains closed, reopening around 5:20 pm. Use an alternate route in the meantime.
October 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM Barr IC reports forward progress has been stopped. Mop-up operations underway. They can handle with resources at scene.
October 2, 2024 at 3:55 PMBarr Air Attack reports good progress by ground resources, canceling the incoming helicopter.
October 2, 2024 at 3:55 PM La Barr Meadows is shut down to all traffic. Aircraft are arriving over the fire. One home has been evacuated, there are no other evacuations at this point.
October 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM Tree into the power lines has caused a vegetation fire on La Barr Meadows Road in Grass Valley. Full wildland dispatch on order.
October 2, 2024 at 1:02 PM Units at scene on Pleasant Valley Road can handle, canceling all incoming resources.
October 2, 2024 at 12:58 PM Vehicle fire on Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley, units dispatched.
October 2, 2024 at 12:36 PM Units at scene on Humphrey report they can handle with one additional engine. All other incoming resources are being canceled.
October 2, 2024 at 12:33 PM Reported vegetation fire in on Humphrey Road, south Placer. Fire in a backyard, units dispatched.
October 2, 2024 at 12:01 PM A reminder for those who signed up for the Pizza and Politics event: Our friends at CalMatters have all the information and details on the State propositions and we’ll bring pizza. See you in a few hours!
October 2, 2024 at 10:28 AM The wayward horses are back where they belong. All is well.
October 2, 2024 at 9:23 AM Three horses in a hurry running down New Rome Road and Eagle Pine Place. No halters or feed bags. Are your equines where they’re supposed to be?
October 2, 2024 at 8:13 AM Plastic and metal objects in both lanes of northbound Hwy 49 at Rincon Way. Not the ‘Welcome to Nevada County’ that leaves a good impression.
October 2, 2024 at 8:08 AM Major heat risk today. Hottest temperatures of the week will finish peaking today, remaining 10-20 degrees above normal. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk to Major HeatRisk continues today. Although cooling several degrees over the next few days, temperatures will remain above normal into the early weekend.
October 1, 2024 at 9:54 PM One detained after a pursuit on North Bloomfield. Fire is responding because of the car reportedly on fire in a ditch.
October 1, 2024 at 9:09 PM Solo vehicle accident on Alta Sierra Drive, units dispatched.
October 1, 2024 at 8:49 PM Reporting party called back, the vegetation fire is a firepit only. No response needed. Canceling all units.
October 1, 2024 at 8:45 PM Reported vegetation fire on Rice’s Crossing Rd near Frenchtown Road in the Oregon House area, units dispatched.
October 1, 2024 at 3:36 PM Hobart IC reports they have a hoseline around the fire, forward progress stopped. They can handle with resources at scene and one water tender.
October 1, 2024 at 3:32 PM Hobert Air Attack is releasing Tanker 89 back to Grass Valley, fully loaded. The Hobart incident was reportedly caused by an abandoned campfire. Ground resources are making good progress.
October 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM Air Attack 17 reports the Hobart incident is 1/4 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread in timber.
October 1, 2024 at 3:20 PM Small vegetation fire off Hwy 89 north of Truckee. This will be the Hobart incident. Units are at scene.
October 1, 2024 at 2:11 PM Transit Services aka Nevada County Connects sent this alert: FREE FARES! OCT. 2nd (Clean Air Day) and OCT. 9th (NC Health Fair) Please join us on Wednesday October 2nd and 9th as we offer free fare service on Connects in celebration of Clean Air Day and in support of the NC Health Fair. Ride buses for free and be a little healthier!
October 1, 2024 at 12:19 PM Do you live in the Auburn or Lincoln area? The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has announced the Division 4 Director seat on its Board of Directors is vacant, and applications are being accepted now. The seat will be filled by appointment.
October 1, 2024 at 8:29 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Oakhurst Drive, lanes are partially blocked.
October 1, 2024 at 6:26 AM Heat Advisory goes into effect today at 11 AM and continues through 11 PM Wednesday.
October 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.