Moonshine 2024

Moonshine, Moonshine Road near Kelly Road between North San Juan and Camptonville, past the Oregon Creek Day Use area in Yuba County. Moonshine Road will be closed to traffic.

March 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM

All resources are being released from the Moonshine Fire. The fire is contained and controlled.

March 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Many thanks to reader Shirley for the photos of the Moonshine incident. She states: “With Moonshine Road fire looking under control, great thanks to the local residents who showed up and saved some structures. Thanks also to local fire departments from Camptonville, North San Juan, Pike, and TNF/USFS, Washington Ridge crew/Cal Fire. It’s dry out there, folks – pay attention!”

March 21, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Moonshine IC estimates the fire at 1 acre and resources to be committed for three hours.

March 21, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Moonshine IC will be releasing some of the engines shortly.

March 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Heavy mop-up operations required for the fire. Moonshine Road remains closed.

March 21, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Firefighters at scene have stopped the forward progress.

March 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Traffic on Moonshine Road is being turned around at Kelly and Moonshine at Hwy 49.

March 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Units at scene and dispatched are sufficient. They are making good progress.

March 21, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Moonshine IC reports one side of the fire (north side of Moonshine Road) has been contained. Fire is still burning at a slow rate of spread, however it is picking up a little due to wind. Firefighters should be able to pick it up within the hour.

March 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Units at scene report fire on both sides of Moonshine road, slow rate of spread burning in blackberries and brush. Several structures in the area. Moonshine Road will be closed to traffic.

March 21, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Units arriving at scene on Moonshine Road report about 1/2 acre.

March 21, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Reported vegetation fire on Moonshine Road near Kelly Road. Units dispatched.