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June 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM Power has been restored in Alta Sierra. 71 customers in the Crestview Drive area are still without power. The trouble crew discovered damaged equipment on a power pole and is making repairs.
June 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM Estimated time of restoration for the Alta Sierra outage is 9:15 pm.
June 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM Power outage affecting 1,406 customers in Alta Sierra. Additional outage on Crestview Drive is affecting 71 customers.
June 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM Units at scene on Alioto report the fire has been extinguished by locals, one engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM Full wildland dispatch on order for flames visible from Alioto Dr in Alta Sierra.
June 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM Debris check in the Camptonville area, units dispatched.
June 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM The reported fire near Pendola appears to be yet another burn pile. Units at scene can handle.
June 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Gladstone area off Somerset Lane near Camp Pendola, units dispatched.
June 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM Today, physicians across the country took part in a coordinated “Code Red” pause to protest devastating federal Medicaid cuts that threaten health care access for more than 13 million Americans. At SNMH, Charge Nurse Denise Verzerian, Dr Joel Miller, Dr Bridgette Mais, Dr Dawn Harris, Dr Erin Osiecki and Dr Ingrid Bauer stepped out of the ER for five minutes to join their colleagues nationwide.
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM Olive IC reports the fire is fully contained. Resources at scene will be committed for approximately two hours.
June 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM Olive Air Attack reports the fire is looking really good, firefighters are starting mop-up operations. Air Attack is leaving the incident.
June 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM Tankers and helicopter have been released from Olive incident.
June 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM Olive IC reports they only need one crew to respond, releasing the dozers back to their stations. Forward progress has been stopped.
June 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM Tankers are over the Olive incident. Ground resources are making progress.
June 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM Olive Air Attack also seeing the new start in the Newcastle area. Tankers 88 and 89 have lifted from Grass Valley.
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM First unit has arrived at the Olive incident, reports 1/4-1/2 acre. Olive IC requesting all units to continue in for now.
June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM TNF Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud, arriving over the Olive incident in a few minutes.
June 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM Air Attack reports approximately 1/4 acre in the grass, burning at a slow rate of spread. Two structures immediately threatened. This will be the Olive incident.
June 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM Additional caller reports a possible threat to a home. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM Reported vegetation fire in the Dog Bar and Mount Olive area, caller reports approximately 1/2 acre, units being dispatched. Air Attack 230 is on a training flight, now over the area.
June 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM Small roadside spot on La Barr Meadows at the intersection with Dog Bar Road, units are at scene.
June 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM The outage in the Rough and Ready area has been reduced to two customers on Gleko Road.
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM The same 1,038 customers in the Rough and Ready area are out of power again.
June 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM Canceling incoming units to the Doolittle incident, unable to locate any fire.
June 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM Engines in the area are attempting to locate the reported fire, so far nothing showing.
June 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM Single caller reported a 10 by 10ft spot near the Doolittle gate.
June 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM Reported possible vegetation fire near the Doolittle Gate at Beale Air Force Base. Units dispatched.
June 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM The power outage has been reduced to 1,038 customers. Trouble crews are patrolling the remaining circuit.
June 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM The automatically generated estimate for restoration of the power outage is 4:45 am.
June 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM Power outage in Penn Valley and Rough&Ready areas, affecting 2,589 customers. No estimated time of restoration yet. Thanks to reader Dave for the heads up.
June 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM Air Attack has lifted from Grass Valley to a fire in the Diamond Springs area in El Dorado County. This is the Prado incident.
June 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM Water rescue at Daguerre Point Dam, units dispatched.
June 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM Driftsmoke from the Marysville fire is filtering into the Penn Valley/Rough and Ready area. The fire is visible from Nevada City, North San Juan and surrounding areas.
June 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM Updates on the Marysville Fire will be posted here.
June 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM Hard road closure on Marysville Road at Old Dobbins Road.
June 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM Marysville IC is requesting evacuation warning for the Bullards Bar Marina area.
June 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM The Marysville fire has a potential for 50 acres, mostly in timber, according to the IC.
June 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM Marysville IC is requesting three strike teams, four water tenders and two additional dozers to the fires, immediate need.
June 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM Tankers are on their way back to Grass Valley to reload. Air Attack is requesting water-dropping helicopter and a Type 1 tanker from McClellan. There are a total of six fires along the roadside.
June 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM Air Attack is requesting additional aircraft to the Marysville fires. Marysville IC is ordering a second crew.
June 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM Firefighters are making progress on the smaller spots, aircraft will drop retardant on three of the four fires.
June 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM Aircraft have lifted from Grass Valley, additional resources from the Tahoe’s Camptonville office arriving. The fire is on the Dobbins side of Bullards. Additional engines and a crew dispatched.
June 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM Marysville IC is requesting law enforcement for traffic control. They are working on all the spots, one has been extinguished.
June 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM First unit at scene reports 10 by 10 spots, burning in light flashy fuels, moving into the timber at a moderate rate of spread.
June 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM Full wildland dispatch now for the reported three spots in the grass on Marysville Road one mile from Bullards.
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM Reported vegetation fire on Marysville Road near Burma Road, one mile before Bullards Bar. Units dispatched.
June 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM Warm weather is expected to continue through the middle of the week alongside areas of Moderate HeatRisk. A slight shift in the upper level pattern into the week ahead will begin introducing PM mountain thunderstorm chances, with some resultant fire weather concerns. As a result, a Fire Weather Watch currently remains in effect from 11 am – 11 pm PDT Monday due potential from lightning on dry fuels in the north portion of the state. A slight cooling trend toward more seasonable temperatures is then on track late week into next weekend.
June 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM Lowell IC is releasing one engine, remaining units will be committed for some time with mop-up.
June 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM Mop-up operation underway on the Lowell incident. The Lowell incident’s forward progress has been stopped at 0.2 acres.
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM Lowell IC reports they have a hoseline around the fire, working on a handline.
June 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM Units at scene of the Lowell incident are making progress. Lowell IC reports the fire is burning in timber and slash, holding at 1/10th of an acre.
June 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM Units at scene on Hwy 20 reporting 1/10th of an acre, burning at a slow rate of spread. All engines to continue in.
June 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM Reported vegetation fire Hwy 20 near Lowell Hill Road, 50 by 50 ft spot. Units dispatched.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM There is an increasing number of medical calls due to exhaustion and dehydration on local trails. Please hydrate often, and seek shade in the heat of the day. Don’t forget your pets!
June 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM The heating trend continues through the weekend. Temperatures will stay well above normal into next week, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and the potential for triple digit highs continuing. It does look like there will be a cooling trend late in the week, in time for the Independence Day holiday, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
June 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM Reporting party called back, everybody is safe, no rescue needed. All incoming units canceled.
June 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM Water rescue on the Bear River near the campground, teams dispatched.
June 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM First unit at scene on Comstock Lane reports a 50 by 50 spot, forward progress stopped. No structure threat, two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire on Comstock Lane in the Newcastle area. Field on fire.
June 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM Screeching into the weekend?
June 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM Rose IC reports the fire has been contained, mop-up will take about 20 minutes.
June 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM First unit at scene reports a wood pile on fire, some extension to the wildland, approx. 20 by 30 ft spot. Rose IC requests one engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM Reported vegetation fire, full wildland dispatch on order, on Rose Court off Brookview Drive in the Ophir Hill area.
June 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM Good news if you are planning to drive to Tahoe or the summit for the holiday weekend. Caltrans construction will run Monday through Wednesday only. Motorists may experience delays between 30 to 45 minutes and are encouraged to factor in additional travel times along the I-80 Sierra corridor during that time.
June 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM Non-injury accident on Nevada City Hwy, car into a ditch, the roadway is clear.
June 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM Nevada County property owners can sign up for a no-cost notification service to conveniently be alerted of important documents, such as deeds of trusts, recorded in their name on file with the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
June 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM First unit at scene on Marysville Road reports the engine fire has been extinguished by the occupants.
June 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM Reported vehicle fire on Marysville Road just west of Bullards Bar, possibly already extinguished. Units dispatched.
June 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM Traffic hazard on northbound Hwy 49 at Gold Flat under the bridge, watch for a van with a flat tire. The driver is changing the tire, use caution in the area.
June 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM The heating trend begins today and continues through the weekend. Temperatures will stay well above normal through next week, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and the potential for triple digit highs continuing.
June 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM Hwy 20 near Rex Reservoir is slated to reopen at 5:10 pm.
June 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM All lanes are blocked on Hwy 20 due to the accident east of Rex Reservoir, there is no estimated time of clearing. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes when possible and expect delays in the area. Watch for emergency crews and equipment on or near the roadway. The patient has been extricated and is being transported to the air ambulance.
June 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM Hard closure of the slow lane on Hwy 20 to recover the vehicle.
June 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Rex Reservoir, car hit a sign and collided with an oncoming car, units at scene are requesting an air ambulance and a closure.
June 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM Vehicle accident on Hwy 20 just west of Rex Reservoir, units dispatched.
June 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM Air Attack and tanker are returning to Grass Valley from the Holly incident in Shingle Springs.
June 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM This sweet female Chihuahua, older gal, was found on Penn Valley Drive, no collar no chip. Please call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041 if she is yours.
June 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM Air Attack and one tanker are being dispatched to a fire in the Shingle Springs area in El Dorado County. This is the Holly incident.
June 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM Hopefully not going to jinx it, but so far all is uneventful on the fire front.
June 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM Many thanks to GVPD’s Officer Quintano, Sergeant Butler and, of course, K9 Kano for the safety demonstration at the GV Post Office today.
June 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM Near normal temperatures continue today, then trend higher Friday through the weekend and stay well above normal early next week, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and the potential for triple digit highs. There is the potential for some isolated mountain thunderstorms over the weekend into early next week, with the best potential currently looking to be on Monday and Tuesday.
June 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM I see smoke – now what? The 2025 explainer. Time for the yearly refresher on what to do when you see smoke. Residential burn piles are done for the season, climate change and abundant vegetation growth may exacerbate fire danger at our elevation.
June 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM To summarize: The Fowler, Bell, Lake, Scotts and Miller incidents are contained. Five fires within two hours. Please be super careful out there.
June 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM Yuba IC reports the patient has declined medical, all units are being released from the river incident.
June 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM Bell IC reports all precautionary evacuations have been lifted, the fire is 35% contained, forward progress stopped.
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM Units at scene on Scott Forbes report they can handle with one additional engine. All others can cancel. Final size 0.25 acres.
June 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM Tanker 100 is arriving over the Scott incident in the Smartsville area.
June 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM The reported fire on Pliocene Rudge is a burn pile. Air Attack 17 is releasing the tanker.
June 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM Possible water rescue on Stampede Reservoir for a child that got lost.
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM Reported vegetation fire, full wildland dispatch on order, 1/4 acre on Scotts Forbes Road in the Smartsville area.
June 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM Air Attack 230 is leaving the Lake incident. The fire is contained at 1 acre.
June 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM Air Attack 17 and Tanker 89 will check the Pliocene Ridge area for the reported fire.
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM Bell IC reports the forward progress of fire is stopped, Air Attack is releasing some tankers.
June 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM New vegetation fire reported in the Goodyears Bar/Pliocene Ridge area, units dispatched. This will be the Miller incident.
June 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM Lake IC reports the fire is holding at 1 acre, requesting two engines, one water tender, one crew and a dozer.
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM Lake Air Attack reports the fire is approximately 1 acre now, ground crews are making good progress. Two tankers from McClellan and a helicopter have been assigned to the fire.
June 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM Additional ground resources arriving on the Lake incident.
June 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM Air Attack 230 has lifted from Grass Valley to the Lake incident. 3/4 of an acre in the grass now, structure threatened.
June 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM First unit at scene on Lake City Road reports one structure immediately threatened. 1/4 acre in grass. All units to continue in.
June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM TNF Helicopter 514 has been dispatched to the reported fire on Lake City Road.
June 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM Fire on Bell Road is hung up in a green belt. Some homes are immediately threatened, per Bell IC. Air Attack, tankers and helicopters arriving at scene.
June 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM Units at scene at the river repot they have made contact with the reporting party. The patient is 300-400 yards down the river on the embankment.
June 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire on North Bloomfield Road near Lake City Road, units dispatched.
June 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM Reported vegetation fire on Bell Road near Blue Heron Court in Auburn, units dispatched.
June 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM Medical rescue at the 49 bridge on Hwy 49 at the South Yuba River. Patient is out of the water now.
June 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM Fowler IC reports they can handle with resources at scene.
June 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM Tankers were dispatched and are returning from a small fire along the roadside in the Lincoln area. This is the Fowler incident.
June 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM Accident on Wolf Mountain Road near McCourtney Road, no injuries reported.
June 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM Crestview IC reports all resources have been released.
June 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM Report of smoke seen on Hwy 49 near the McKnight bridge, units at scene report nothing showing. A small roadside spot near Crestview Dive, contained by firefighters, could have sent driftsmoke to the area.
June 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM Dry weather and high temperatures near normal until Friday, trending well above normal for the weekend into next week, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk, according to the National Weather Service.
June 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM The power outage for 524 customers in the McCourtney and Retrac Way area is expected to be restored by 8:00 am.
June 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM Nevada County Fire Safe Council Investigation – update from the District Attorney’s Office.
June 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM One of the hand crews is being canceled.
June 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM Two Washington Ridge crews are being dispatched to the Hawk incident for mop-up operations.
June 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM Tankers have been called back to the Hawk incident at Lake Oroville. Large tankers released. The incident is holding at approximately 2 acres.
June 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM Tankers and helicopter are returning to their bases from the Hawk incident on the Craig Access Road and Blackhawk Trail at Lake Oroville, Air Attack 17 will remain overhead for a while.
June 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM Air ambulance has lifted from the landing zone near Edwards.
June 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM Air ambulance is on final approach to the medical call at Edwards.
June 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM Tahoe National Forest fire restrictions to begin June 30. “Due to increasing temperatures, dry vegetation and low humidity, it is critical that individuals planning to recreate on the forest take precautions when it comes to preventing wildfires,” said Tahoe National Forest Fire Management Officer Kyle Jacobson. “Last season, Tahoe National Forest experienced the highest number of wildfire starts out of all other national forests in Northern California. With public safety top of mind, fire restrictions is just one strategy we are implementing to help prevent wildfire ignitions on the forest.”
June 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM Medical call at Edwards Crossing, units were initially dispatched to the 49 bridge at the South Yuba.
June 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM Smoke and a small fire in a bathroom on Dorsey Drive. Two rooms are affected in the care facility. Units are at scene, ventilating the structure.
June 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM Generally highs will remain near normal until late week, rising to 5 to 10 degrees above normal for the weekend.
June 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM The power outage has been reduced to 905 customers in Lake Wildwood.
June 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM Power outage affecting 4,012 customers in Nevada County and 508 in Yuba County.
June 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM Excelsior IC is releasing some engines from the incident.
June 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM Excelsior IC will hang on to the hand crews, canceling all engines that are staged on Purdon. Forward progress has been stopped.
June 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM Units at scene of the Excelsior incident are making good progress. Tanker 89 and Air Attack are leaving the incident, returning to Grass Valley.
June 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM Helicopter 514 has been released back to White Cloud from the Excelsior incident.
June 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM Air Attack will hold aircraft in orbit for now, no structures threatened. Looks like a bunch of yard waste, according to the IC.
June 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM Three wildland engines and one water tender to continue in, all others to stage on Purdon.
June 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM Units at scene on Excelsior Ditch Camp Road report 1/8th of an acre, burning at a slow rate of spread. Air Attack and tanker have lifted from Grass Valley.
June 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM Better location for the reported vegetation fire is Excelsior Ditch Camp Road.
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM Reported vegetation fire/smoke check in the area of Lake Vera/Purdon and Augustine Road, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM Thanks to reader Owen for this heads up: Plastic crates in the fast lane of Hwy 49 near the Idaho-Maryland exit. Use caution in the area.
June 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM Firefighters are at scene of a burn pile, homeowner is actively burning during burn permit suspension, in the Big Oak Valley area.
June 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM Air Attack 230 was dispatched to a reported fire on the Amador-ElDorado unit and is returning to Grass Valley after the request has been canceled.
June 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM From reader Syd: Anyone missing this exotic creature? Visited Sunday morning between North Bloomfield and Rock Creek Road.
June 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM There’s still time to register for today’s one-hour virtual town hall on the County Drought Resiliency Plan Development. Drought Planning for Small Water Suppliers and Rural Communities (Senate Bill 552) requires all counties to improve drought and water shortage preparedness for state small water systems and domestic wells within a county’s jurisdiction by developing a County Drought Resilience Plan (County DRP). Bring your questions for Environmental Health (the lead on the planning effort) OES and NID. Register for the free event here.
June 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM As a reminder, burn permits are suspended. Residential vegetation burning has closed for the season.
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM The inaugural CAL FIRE NEU/Placer County Wildfire Preparedness Expo drew a crowd. Ahead of peak fire season they showcased resources at their disposal to prevent and fight wildfires, from handcrews creating large fuel breaks to water-dropping helicopters. See the video and photos in the story.
June 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM Canceling all responding units to the car fire.
June 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM Units at scene report no smoke visible from the car towed by the motorhome. They will investigate.
June 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM Motorhome towing a car, car was reportedly on fire on westbound Hwy 20 at Poker Flat – caller reports the fire is now extinguished.
June 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM Units at scene in Colfax can handle, canceling all incoming resources, including aircraft.
June 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM Full wildland dispatch for a residential structure fire with extension to the wildland on North Foresthill Street in Colfax.
June 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM Engines are at scene of the burn pile on Skyland Road, extinguishing it now.
June 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM Air Attack has located light smoke in the area, and a burn pile. Returning to Grass Valley. Engines are still in the area.
June 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM Accident on Miners Way just off Rough and Ready Road. Units at scene.
June 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM Air Attack has lifted to check on the reported smoke in the North Columbia area.
June 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM Burn pile on a No Burn Day on Grizzly Creek Road in the North Columbia area, units dispatched.
June 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM Tomorrow, Sunday is a No Burn Day. Burn permits are suspended for the rest of peak fire season, starting Monday.
June 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM All units dispatched to the reported smoke check in Colfax are being canceled. False alarm.
June 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM Helicopter 514 is over the reported lightning strike near Robinson Flat/Sugar Pine Reservoir. Single tree smoldering, some snow on the ground. Very little to no growth potential.
June 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM New smoke report in the Colfax area, units dispatched.
June 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM Lightning strike on a tree south of Sugar Pine Reservoir on the American River Ranger District. Helicopter 514 requested to respond.
June 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM Magra IC requests one crew and one water tender to continue in, canceling all other resources including aircraft.
June 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM First units at scene report 1/2 acre in grass and brush, burning at a slow rate of spread. Incoming engines to access via Borton Grade.
June 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley en route to the Magra on I-80 incident.
June 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM Helicopter has lifted from Auburn, arriving over the fires shortly.
June 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM Full wildland dispatch for a series of small vegetation fires on westbound I-80 at the trestles near Magra. Possibly sparked by a car driving on the tire rim.
June 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM It might be a little chillier in the Foothills today, but near the Sierra crest the weather turned downright wintry again.Here are some current photos from AlertCalifornia cameras.
June 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM Medic is transporting the patient from the river, all other units are released.
June 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM Medical call at the river, patient is out of the water, at the South Yuba bridge on Hwy 49.
June 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM Gusty northerly winds along with low relative humidities are expected, leading to elevated fire weather conditions. Strongest winds are expected today. A Red Flag Warning goes into effect at 11:00 am today through Sunday.
June 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM An accident has taken out a power pole and 990 customers are out of power in the Colfax area. No estimated time of restoration yet.
June 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM Latest restoration time for the 524 customers is now 10:30 am.
June 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM Today is a No Burn Day. Elevated fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend due to periods of gusty winds and low humidity.
June 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM Power is expected to be restored by 6:30 am to the 524 customers between McCourtney and Elster Place who have been without utility power since 1:50 am.
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM Units at scene on Poker Flat confirm the fire has been extinguished.
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM Caller reports the fire in the pasture on Poker Flat has been extinguished. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM Reported vegetation fire, approximately a 50 by 50 ft spot, on Poker Flat off Hwy 20. Numerous resources dispatched. Reportedly started by a lawnmower.
June 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM Blocker IC reports the fire is contained.
June 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM Reported vegetation fire on Blocker Drive in Auburn, behind the fire station. Units dispatched.
June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM Thanks to reader Denise for these photos of the Serendipity fire, taken earlier from Pleasant Valley Road.
June 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM First unit at scene reports a 5 by 5 spot, extinguished by locals. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire, small roadside spot just before Heather Glen on westbound I-80.
June 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM Serendipity IC reports the fire is fully contained. All aircraft are released from all incidents.
June 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM Mop-up is underway on the Serendipity, Springs and Ivey incidents. Some resources are being released back to their units.
June 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Ivey incident.
June 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM Ivey incident is about 10 by 200ft long spot along the roadside. No structures threatened at this time. Engines are at scene.
June 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM New start on Hwy 49 an Ivey Lane on the San Juan Ridge, small spot, slow rate of spread. Helicopter 514 is assigned.
June 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM Additional water tender to the Serendipity incident.
June 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM Springs Air Attack reports the fire is looking good, just a little interior heat. They’re switching between the Serendipity and Springs fire.
June 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM Springs Air Attack is releasing Tanker 100 back to Chico.
June 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM Springs IC reports only the left flank of the fire is still active. Fire activity has greatly diminished.
June 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM There are no road closures but watch for equipment on Indian Springs Road in the Spenceville Road vicinity.
June 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM The Springs incident has been boxed in by retardant lines. Ground resources are making good progress.
June 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM Forward progress of the Serendipity fire has been stopped at 2.72 acres. Hand Crews, water tenders etc will be committed for approximately 4-5 hours.
June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM The Springs Fire in Penn Valley has no evacuations as of now, neither has the Serendipity Fire on the San Juan Ridge.
June 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM Tanker 100 will stay on the Serendipity fire as a precaution. New start on Indian Springs Road, units at scene. Numerous air tankers assigned.
June 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM Helicopter 514 is working hot spots, tankers are over the fire. Additional resources arriving. The fire is located on Birchville Road at Pine Grove Reservoir Road.
June 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire in the San Juan Ridge. This will be the Serendipity Fire.
June 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM Change of plans. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Valley, Delta and Coastal Range generally below 3000 feet from 11 AM Saturday – 9 AM Sunday due to gusty northerly winds and lowering humidity.
June 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM Fire Weather Watch remains in place for 8am Saturday 6/21 through 11am Sunday 6/22.
June 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM Nevada City has canceled the planned evacuation drill on Saturday, it will now be combined with a Fire Preparedness Event hosted in Partnership with Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition on June 26, 4:30PM-7:30PM at Pioneer Park.
June 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM Happy Solstice!
June 20, 2025 at 5:34 AM Today is a No Burn Day. Elevated fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend due to periods of gusty winds and low humidity.
June 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the garage fire, they’re starting to mop up now. IC will release some resources soon.
June 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM With reports of explosions in the garage before the arrival of firefighters, they’ll take extra precautions.
June 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM No evacuations needed on Elysian at this time, the garage is fully involved but the fire is contained to the garage. Firefighters are making progress.
June 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM First units at scene report fully involved garage, they are taking action now.
June 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM Reported garage fire on Elysian Place off Vistamont Dr in Morgan Ranch. House has reportedly been evacuated. Units dispatched.
June 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM Debris check on Tyler Foote Crossing Road in front of the North Columbia Schoolhouse for a smoldering stump.
June 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM First unit at scene at the river reports the victim appears to be on shore, requesting one engine and one medic to continue, all others can cancel.
June 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM Person is on river right, north of the Independence Trail, helicopter has been requested.
June 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM Reported emergency at the river appears to be a person stuck on the rocks, unable to cross the river.
June 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM Units being dispatched to the South Yuba bridge on Hwy 49 for a possible rescue.
June 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM After a normal winter and average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties. This suspension takes effect Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at 8am and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.
June 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM Greenhorn IC is releasing all resources, the fire has been completely contained and mopped up.
June 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM Air Attack 230 is returning to Grass Valley and TNF Helicopter 514 is continuing onward to White Cloud.
June 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM Units at scene on Greenhorn report a 50 by 50 pile, locals working on it now. Canceling the aircraft, dozers and hand crew, engines to continue in.
June 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM Now a full wildland dispatched for the fire on Greenhorn Road. Helicopter 514 reports a 50 by 50 spot with some wind on it.
June 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM Ophir Hill resources have been dispatched to the possible vegetation fire on Greenhorn.
June 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM Helicopter 514 is over a possible escaped burn pile on greenhorn Road near Baccarat Court. Ground resources are being dispatched.
June 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM Fire Weather Watch for portions of the Valley, Delta and adjacent Coastal Range below 3000 feet from 8 AM Saturday – 11 AM Sunday due to gusty northerly winds and lowering humidity
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM Half of a camper shell in the slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 near Lime Kiln Road. Bitter divorce or just littering? Use caution in the area.
June 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM Critical Fire Weather Conditions below 3,000 ft this weekend due to gusty northerly winds and low humidity.
June 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM Today is a No Burn Day. Elevated fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend due to periods of gusty winds and low humidity.
June 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM Accident in the area of Indian Springs Road and McCourtney Road. Units dispatched, attempting to locate a patient.
June 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM This cutie was found near The Northridge in Nevada City on Manzanita Diggins Drive and is at Sammie’s Friends. Please call 530-471-5041 if this is your pup.
June 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM Fraud alert: Harvesting public data, scammers send bogus invoices to Nevada City residents. One remaining question: Why did the city not immediately put out a warning to residents when they were made aware of this scam by one of the people who received the email? If you received one of these emails, please let us know.
June 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM Approximately 30 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled today on Beale Air Force Base near Beale Housing (Vasser Lake Gate). ignition is beginning now.
June 18, 2025 at 6:19 AM Nevada City: South Pine Street temporary road closure/detour today, 7am-3pm. Detour signage will be provided. Please plan accordingly.
June 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM Only one engine to check the piles on Blind Shady, appears to be a legal burn pile.
June 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM Tanker is overhead on Blind Shady Road on the San Juan Ridge, reporting two 50 by 50 spots being worked on by locals. Units dispatched.
June 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM Tankers continue to refuel at the Grass Valley Air Attack Base for the Bonanza fire near Shingle Springs in El Dorado County. The fire is estimated at 65+ acres.
June 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM The Oak fire is contained at 3.7 acres, resources will be committed for 3-4 hours.
June 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM All tankers are off the Oak incident, forward progress has been stopped.
June 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM Air Attack is releasing Tanker 88 back to Grass Valley.
June 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM Fire activity is diminishing on the Oak incident.
June 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Oak Fire, dozer is at scene, cutting line.
June 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM Tankers are dropping on the uphill portion of the fire, between the fire and residences in the area.
June 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM Tankers 88, 89 and Helicopter 514 are on the Oak incident.
June 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM Air Attack 230 has lifted from Grass Valley to the Oak incident.
June 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM Reported vegetation fire on Live Oak Road in the Weimar area, full wildland dispatch on order. Approximately 1/4 acre.
June 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM Redhill IC reports fire is contained at 3-4 acres and resources will be committed for several hours for mop-op operations.
June 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM Per YCSO, evacuations to be lifted shortly.
June 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM Air Attack is releasing Tanker 88 back to previous assignment. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
June 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM CHP will provide traffic control on White Oak and Redhill.
June 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM Redhill IC advises firefighters are making good progress, the fire is holding at 2-3 acres.
June 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM Evacuations by YCSO of Redhill Way are underway. The road is closed in both directions, except for evacuations.
June 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM The Redhill fire is estimated at 2 acres, burning at a moderate rate of spread in grass and brush.
June 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM Redhill IC is requesting evacuations on Redhill Way. Also requesting law enforcement to assist with evacuations.
June 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM , firefighters at scene, Air Attack is overhead.
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM Starting at 8:30, smoke will be widely visible from a 244-acre prescribed burn on Beale Air Force Base.
June 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM Non-injury accident on Newtown Road at Jones Bar,the roadway is clear.
June 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM All aircraft is off the Robinson incident.
June 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM Air Attack and two tankers are over the Robinson incident, several small spot fires along the road. TNF firefighters are working the incident.
June 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM Units in the area of Brookview report a 50 by 50ft spot, one engine to continue in. Canceling the aircraft and all other incoming resources.
June 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM Reported of a possible vegetation fire on Lower Colfax Road and East Brookview Drive, units dispatched.
June 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM Main IC reports the fire is contained, all incoming ground resources and aircraft are being released.
June 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM Air Attack 230 and two tankers are arriving over the Main incident. Union Pacific railroad is slowing traffic. Ground resources are at scene and making good progress.
June 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM The reported vegetation fire is impacting the railroad, Union Pacific reported it to 911.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire in Alta near Main Street and the railroad.
June 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM Coyote IC reports firefighters at scene will be committed approximately 20-30 minutes. Firefighters are still checking if any packages might be smoldering.
June 16, 2025 at 6:55 AM The source of the smoke in the post office is likely the HVAC system. Firefighters are attempting to locate the control system and shut the system down.
June 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM Coyote IC reports they can handle with units at scene, canceling all incoming resources.
June 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM Units at scene on Coyote Street are checking if any packages caught fire and will check the HVAC system.
June 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM Smell of burning plastic and visible smoke in the Nevada City Post Office on Coyote Street. Units dispatched.
June 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM Motorcycle accident on North Bloomfield Road/Graniteville Road, report of a broken leg. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM The Riosa Fire is fully contained at 49.1 acres.
June 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM Riosa IC is requesting five additional engines, two water tenders and one dozer. Structure are threatened.
June 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM Air Attack, two tankers and helicopters are assisting firefighters with a 27-acre grass fire in Sheridan. This is the Riosa incident.
June 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM Dorsey IC is releasing all remaining resources from the incident. Final fire size is 0.08 acre.
June 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM Forward progress has been stopped on the Dorsey incident, heavy mop-up operations will take one hour to 90 minutes. Law enforcement and firefighters are evacuating the transient camps in the area. The fire may have started in a transient camp, unknown if it was occupied.
June 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM Firefighters have knockdown on the Dorsey incident. CHP is at the Dorsey off ramp for traffic control.
June 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM Dozer will cut a line around the fire, there is heavy brush (manzanita) in the area. Crews are making access and taking action.
June 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM Dorsey IC reports the fire is 100 by 100 ft now, still burning at a slow rate of spread in heavy fuels.
June 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM Dorsey IC is requesting one dozer to make better access to the fire. Law enforcement is at scene for traffic control.
June 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM Units at scene are reporting a 50 by 50 spot in heavy fuels, burning at a slow rate of spread. Incoming units to make access through the Mountain Ent. yard.
June 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM Reported small vegetation fire on Dorsey Drive and northbound Hwy 49, approx. 50 by 50 ft spot. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM Broad Street Y in Nevada City is looking good.
June 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM Most of Nevada County’s outage has been restored, but 8,437 customers, mostly in Placer County, are out of power. Restoration times vary between 12:30 and 2:00 pm.
June 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM Additional outages affecting 1,794 customers along the I-80 corridor from Colfax to Heather Glen and 757 customers from Gold Run to Baxter. 590 customers are without power on Foresthill Road.
June 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM The power outage has been reduced to 1,499 customers along Rattlesnake and Dog Bar roads.
June 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM PG&E trouble crew is patrolling the two circuits, the automatically generated time of restoration is 10:30 am. Parts of the outage will likely be restored sooner.
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM Power outage affecting 3,949 customers in the Peardale, Chicago Park, Rollins and Dog Bar areas. No estimated time of restoration yet.
June 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM First unit at scene reports light smoke showing on arrival, they have extinguished the fire. Canceling incoming resources with the exception of one engine.
June 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM Reported residential structure fire on South Church Street in Grass Valley. Flames coming from an oven. Units dispatched.
June 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM Due to very large crowds, traffic is backing up on northbound Hwy 49 st the Brunswick off ramp. Drivers, please use patience, demonstrators, please stay out of the roadway.
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM Reader Joyce reports a large floor rug in the northbound lane of Highway 49 near Auburn Rd. We have it on good authority this is not a new type of surface Caltrans is experimenting with. Use caution.
June 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM Many thanks to reader Marty for the video of the Pleasant incident.
June 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM Units at scene on I-80 at Secret Town can handle, canceling all incoming units.
June 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM Passenger vehicle fire with threat to vegetation on eastbound I-80 near Secret Town, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM Pleasant IC reports forward progress stopped on all four fires. Requesting one crew and one water tender. Prevention officer is on the way.
June 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM Firefighters are mopping up hot spots on the Pleasant incident. IC is requesting a hard closure on Pleasant Valley Road at Covert, no evacuations necessary.
June 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM The Penryn incident is on Rock Springs Road, approximately 1/2 acre in light flashy fuels.
June 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM Forward progress on the Pleasant incident has been stopped.
June 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM Air Attack is leaving the Pleasant incident for a new fire in the Penryn area. Helicopter is continuing to assist firefighters on the ground.
June 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM Firefighters are making good progress on the Pleasant Fire, Air Attack is releasing the tankers back to Grass Valley. Helicopter 514 will do bucket drops.
June 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM TNF Helicopter 514 will be arriving shortly over the Pleasant fire.
June 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM Air Attack 230 reports four separate fires, burning at a slow rate of spread, for a total of 3/4 of an acre. Keeping the tankers in orbit for now, a helicopter will be more effective.
June 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM Aircraft are overhead, additional water tender requested to the fire.
June 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM Aircraft have lifted from Grass Valley Air Attack Base to the Pleasant incident.
June 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM First unit at scene reports multiple spots near the roadside, burning in grass at a slow rate of spread. All units to continue in. Largest spot is approximately 1/4 are, some structures threatened.
June 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM Caller reported the Pleasant Fire is along the road and in her front yard on Pleasant Valley between Folsom Street and Covert Way.
June 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire on Pleasant Valley Road in French Corral, units dispatched.
June 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM Vehicle 25 ft down the embankment on Dog Bar Road near Alta Sierra Drive, units dispatched.
June 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM Reader report of a herd of cows in the roadway on Pleasant Valley Rd in the Birchville area. Use caution in the area and someone tell Tom.
June 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM Firefighters have located the burn pile on Cherokee Road in Alta Sierra, making access now.
June 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM Firefighters are still attempting to locate the oversized burn pile in Alta Sierra Estates.
June 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM Beale Fire Department & Beale Wildland Fire Support Module will be Conducting a Prescribed Fire on Beale Air Force Base today. Approximately 35 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled near the Wheatland Gate. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities on June 14th 2025 from 1000-1400.
June 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM Smoke check for a possibly oversized burn pile in the area of Lena Court and George Way in Alta Sierra.
June 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM Final size for the Lowell incident is 1/4 acre.
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM Lowell IC reports the fire has a wetline around it. One crew, one engine, one prevention officer and a water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM Lowell IC is canceling the aircraft, they have stopped the forward progress.
June 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM Firefighters on the Lowell incident are making progress. Helicopter 514 is over the incident as well.
June 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM Tankers 88 and 89 have lifted from Grass Valley.
June 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM Washington Chief reports it was a small spot on Old Washington Road, possibly a charcoal dump. Now knocked down. One engine to continue in.
June 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM The reported fire on Lowell Road is an escaped camp fire, approximately a 50 by 50 spot.
June 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM Reported vegetation fire on Lowell Road near Dutch Flat, burning towards power lines.
June 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM Reported possible vegetation fire, smoke/haze seen, across the creek from River Rest campground in the little town of Washington. Units dispatched.
June 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM Hoselay is complete around the Miners incident. Firefighters are working on a hot spot (wood pile) and Air Attack is releasing both tankers.
June 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM Firefighters at the Miners incident are making good progress, the fire is holding at two acres. IC states they can handle with units at scene and a dozer, a crew and a water tender. Canceling all others.
June 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM One tanker drop on the head of the fire to slow progression and one drop at the heel of the fire to secure the line. Fire now estimated at two acres. Miners IC states they can handle with units dispatched.
June 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM Air Attack reports the fire has slopped over one of the roads, still about one acre in grass. The fire’s right flank is slowly backing into mowed grass.
June 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM Aircraft have lifted from the Grass Valley Air Attack Base and are arriving over the Miners incident.
June 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM Miners IC report about an acre in grass, the fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread and held by roads on two sides. No threats to structures at this time.
June 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM Units at scene of the Miners incident. Also, horses in the pasture with the owner trying to evacuate them.
June 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM Air Attack 230 and two tankers dispatched to the Miners incident.
June 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM Vegetation fire Miners Way off Rough and Ready Road, full wildland dispatch on order. Reported as one acre.
June 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM Final size of the Rica incident is 25 acres, per the IC.
June 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM The haze seen in the Bowman Road area is from PG&E working at Spaulding.
June 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM The reported vegetation fire has been downgraded to a smoke check only, canceling most incoming units.
June 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM Full wildland dispatch on order for a vegetation fire near the NID canal on Bowman Road and Hwy 20.
June 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM Rica IC reports the final size of the grass fire is approximately 12 acres and all resources will be committed for two hours.
June 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM Forward progress stopped on the Rica incident.
June 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM Rica IC is requesting a water tender and a dozer to respond.
June 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM First unit at scene on Loma Rica Road reports about 2 acres of grass, burning at a moderate rate of spread. This will be the Rica incident.
June 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM Reported vegetation fire on Loma Rica Road in the Iowa City area, units dispatched.
June 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM All aircraft has been canceled from the Miller incident.
June 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM Full wildland dispatch for a small structure fire with extension to the grass on Miler Road on the San Juan Ridge off Purdon Road.
June 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM The final Nevada City Bike Bus of the school year took place this morning and it was a grand finale. Seven Hills students, teachers and parents rode through town, escorted by local law enforcement, fire engines and CHP. Leis and Hawaiian shirts abounded for a send off into summer.
June 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM Around 10:00 am, a small (0.3 acre) burn will take place on Selby Lane, off Lake Vera/Purdon Road. Details from the property owner: Our burn units/compartments are fairly small, and we hope to burn the entire planned and contained 0.3 acre area that is authorized in our LE 7 permit from Cal Fire. 3-5 people will be in attendance. Our goal is to reduce surface fuels (needles, leaves, and small branches). We will complete our burning and all mop-up today.
June 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM As a reminder, detours remain in place in Nevada City for the Broad Street Y construction. Allow extra time to get through town.
June 13, 2025 at 5:49 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM The good news story of the day. A visit with Sunny, Nevada City Police Department’s ambassador. Lucky third graders!
June 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM Update from NCSO: In light of heightened tensions surrounding federal enforcement activities in California, and to ease concerns of citizens inquiring into the presence of federal marshals in Grass Valley today, we wanted to inform the community that the US Federal Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Team was in our area to serve a felony arrest warrant on a fugitive, stemming from a 1990’s prison escape from Dublin, California, and had no nexus to immigration. That subject was arrested without incident. We were notified by our federal partners about their operation, and the U.S. Marshals were happy to communicate the information to us for sharing to our community and explain the circumstances of their work here, as well as the outcome of their efforts to close a 30-year-old case.
June 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM Units at scene on I-80 can handle.
June 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM Semi truck on fire on westbound I-80 at Drum Forebay, semi is on the off ramp, threat to vegetation. Units dispatched.
June 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM The Nevada City Engineering & Public Works Departments would like to provide advance notice of a Full Road Closure this Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13 as part of the Broad Street Y Improvement Project.
Portions of the following streets will be affected:
- Broad Street
- West Broad Street
- East Broad Street
- Commercial Street
- Cottage Street
- Bennett Street
Detour signage will be in place to help guide traffic. We encourage all drivers to plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our city’s infrastructure.
Editor’s note: This just in.
June 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM Two medium-sized dogs are running in the roadway on Combie Road, approaching Hwy 49. Please watch for the pups!
June 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM Jones Bar Ridge area burn pile is starting to be visible. Could be some broadcast burn again, no prescribed burn notification.
June 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM Ridge IC reports they have a hoseline around the fire. Mopping up.
June 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM Firefighters have a wet line around the 100 by 50 ft vegetation fire. Air Attack will remain at scene until firefighters have knockdown.
June 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM Semi is fully involved, Ridge IC is requesting all engine, one crew and one water tender to continue in. Releasing all aircraft.
June 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM Units at scene report a semi truck with trailer, loaded with sand, overturned and on fire. Aircraft are arriving at scene.
June 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM Vehicle rollover, now on fire, with some extension to the wildland in the Pike area on Ridge Road. Tahoe National Forest firefighters arriving at scene and taking action. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM Firefighters have thoroughly checked the area on Hwy 49 and Reader Ranch, unable to locate any accident.
June 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM Incident at the Auburn Airport is terminated, all resources are being released.
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM NSJ units have checked Hwy 49, so far unable to locate an accident. They’ll check Reader Ranch next.
June 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM Reported accident on Hwy 49 at Rooster Hill Road near Milhous Drive, units dispatched.
June 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM Aircraft hazard at the Auburn Airport, small plane with a landing gear problem. Firefighters are standing by.
June 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM Power outage in the North Columbia area, 75 customers affected. Estimated restoration time is 7:15 pm.
June 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM The power outage has been reduced to 893 customers, mostly along Bitney Springs and Pleasant Valley roads.
June 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM Estimated time of restoration for the 2,263 customers is 1:00 pm. However, trouble crews are already patrolling the circuit.
June 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM Map of the outage now available.
June 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM Power outage affecting 2,263 customers in the Rough&Ready, Lake Wildwood and Pleasant Valley areas. No estimated time of restoration yet.
June 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM The lines down on Bobcat are causing a power outage, affecting 6 customers.
June 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM Reported lines down on Buck Ridge Road/Bobcat Court off Dog Bar Road, units dispatched.
June 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM Loma IC reports a small fire in one storage unit, they can handle with two fo the engines at scene, all others can cancel.
June 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM Construction crews are on site of the reported smoke, they have fire extinguishers and the storage unit in question is open. Firefighters are at scene, incoming units to stage.
June 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM Units are at scene on Loma Rica Drive, they’re investigating.
June 11, 2025 at 7:11 AM Reported commercial structure fire for smoke coming from the Keep it Self storage facility on Loma Rica Drive, numerous units dispatched.
June 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM Today is a permissible burn day in western Nevada County, but a No Burn Day in eastern Nevada County including Truckee and a No Burn Day in Sierra County.
June 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM Why “Pack It In, Pack It Out” matters: keeping campsites safe, clean. The “pack it in, pack it out” mantra is important. The message is simple: whatever you bring in, you are responsible for bringing out. Beyond the unsightliness of trash on the ground, leftover food is an attraction for bears. Once a wild animal gets used to the taste of human food, they are more likely to aggressively seek that food and be drawn to people so that they become a safety hazard.
Editor’s note: Local wildlife is not amused.
June 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM Hwy 49 at Dorsey is clear again.
June 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM One lane of northbound Hwy 49 at Dorsey is open, Both lanes will be open in approximately 20 minutes.
June 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM Firefighters at the accident on Hwy 49 and Dorsey request traffic be diverted at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp on hwy 49.
June 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM Car vs semi on northbound Hwy 49 near the Dorsey off ramp. Units at scene report minor to moderate injuries. Northbound lanes are shut down.
June 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM Now traffic backing up on Hwy 49 near Cerrito. Northbound traffic is stopped and backed up to Brewer Road, according to a reader.
June 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM Overturned trailer on Hwy 49 just past Dew Drop, the roadway is partially blocked. According to the reader who sent this photo, traffic is moving – but slowly only. Use caution in the area. Actually, strike that, use caution anywhere.
June 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM Helicopter 514 reports the Sunflower fire is a single tree and some ground fire, less than 1/10th of an acre.
June 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM Vegetation fire on the Tahoe National Forest near Sunflower Hill and north of French Meadows Reservoir. Helicopter 514 and Air Attack 230 are over the incident. Ground resources dispatched.
June 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM Air Attack 230 is off Grass Valley for a recon flight.
June 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 at Moonshine Road, the roadway is clear.
June 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM A small 1/2-acre burn will take place on Misty Meadow Lane off Purdon Road north of Nevada City on a private property. The permitted burn will start ignition around noon and 7-10 people will be in attendance for control and mop-up.
June 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM Approximately 55 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 10th 2025 on Beale Air Force Base near the Main Base, small arms range. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities from 10:00am -2:00pm.
June 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM Passenger vehicle fire on South Canyon Way at Hwy 174, units dispatched.
June 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM Car with an engine fully involved at the roundabout on Sierra College Drive in Grass Valley, units at scene.
June 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM Lightning Fire Update for Plumas National Forest: This afternoon thunderstorms with abundant lightning were over the Plumas National Forest for the second day in a row. There were areas of heavy rain with today’s storms. The Forest is scheduled for a reconnaissance flight tomorrow to help find new lightning fires. This afternoon firefighters continued working on containing several fires discovered yesterday and today.
On the Mount Hough Ranger District:
- Red Bridge Fire – single tree lightning strike near La Porte Road is in patrol status.
- Highlands Fire – located south of Bucks Lake at Bucks Highlands, controlled this afternoon at half an acre and is in patrol status.
- Wolf Fire – located south of California State Highway 89 and northwest of Greenville, controlled this afternoon at one tenth of an acre and is in patrol status. Heavy rain and hail were reported over the area late this afternoon.
Feather River Ranger District and the Feather Complex:
- Table Fire – located near La Porte Road is controlled at one tenth of an acre and is in patrol status.
- Letter Fire – located in the 2020 North Complex burn scar near Grizzly Forebay in heavy snags. Fire is approximately 11.1 acres, fully lined and 50 percent contained. It is burning in heavy dead and down fuels, with a focus on firefighter safety due to fuels and snags. Smoke may be visible from California State Highway 70 and the Bucks Lake area. Area residents and visitors should watch for increased firefighting traffic accessing the fire from Oro-Quincy Highway.
- Poverty – located near Poverty Hill south of La Porte, is estimated to be approximately 1.35 acres and is contained.
- American 2 – located near American House. Name changed to American 2 due to an early season fire also named American. Approximately 2.6 acres.
Firefighters will remain on scene overnight or start early tomorrow morning, depending on conditions. There are no evacuations or structures threatened at this time, with most of the fires burning in remote areas.
June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM Units at scene on Oregon Peak report it’s a burn pile, homeowner has a permit and there is a line around the burn. Canceling all units.
June 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM Units in the area of Oregon Peak are attempting to make access to the fire. They estimate it at 1-2 acres and are requesting two additional engines, a crew and a water tender to respond. Fire looks to be off Pendola Road.
June 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM Smoke check in the Oregon Peak area, units dispatched.
June 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM The one-eyed pony was spotted by a kind neighbor on Excelsior Ditch and kept safe at the Food Love Farm. There was a mention of carrot treats. All is well.
June 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM Thunderstorm activity is picking up to the north and northeast of our immediate area. Lassen and Plumas counties have severe thunderstorm warnings until 5:00 pm.
June 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM A roundup of various lightning and human-caused fires on the Plumas National Forest.
June 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Units at scene on Palmer Road report multiple power lines down, they’re assessing the patient now.
June 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM Non-injury accident on Sutton Way and Spring Hill drive, roadway is clear.
June 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM PG&E confirms the outage, 956 customers affected. There is also a report of a tree worker injured by a tree limb on Palmer Road in the Kilham Mine area with power lines down.
June 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM Reader reported power outage on Harmony Ridge.
June 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM A brown one-eyed stud pony escaped his pen sometime after 5:00pm on Sunday, June 8th near Cement Hill Rd. His name is Rodeo and is not wearing a halter. If you have seen him, please contact Laci at (530) 802-6363.
June 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM Single tree on fire with 20 by 20 spot of ground fire near off Robinson Flat Rd south of Duncan Peak with a potential for 3-5 acres. Reported by a recon flight. Units dispatched.
June 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM The Walls incident has been contained at 0.45 acres.
June 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM Units at scene of the Walls incident report about 1/4 acre in heavy timber understory burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM Escaped burn pile on the San Juan Ridge on Grizzly Ridge Road and Walls Flat Road, units dispatched. This will be the Walls incident.
June 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM Additional handcrew requested to the lightning-caused fire in Bear Valley off Hwy 20.
June 9, 2025 at 5:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM Forward progress of the Pleasant incident has been stopped, firefighters are mopping up.
June 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM Pleasant IC is requesting one crew and canceling the request for an UAV, releasing some of the resources dispatched.
June 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM Firefighters have located a 20 by 30 ft fire.
June 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM Firefighters are still searching the area to locate the Pleasant incident.
June 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM Firefighters are attempting to locate the smoke/fire off Pleasant Valley Road in very steep terrain. Unable to launch the UAS due to conditions.
June 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM Units dispatched to the reported smoke at Kneebone will have to hike in, continuing a full response until they have a sizeup.
June 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM Smoke seen on Pleasant Valley Road at Kneebone Cemetery, units dispatched.
June 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM Accident on Red Dog Lane at Berggren Lane, the roadway is clear.
June 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM Bovine stroll alert on Rocker Road in the Rough and Ready area.
June 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM Air Attack 230 reports fire is about 200 ft of the road. Recommends using a helicopter, no need for a tanker. Single tree on fire.
June 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM Small roadside spot on Pleasant Valley Road at Hwy 20, units dispatched.
June 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM Reported vegetation fire south of the Placer Big Trees grove, full wildland dispatch on order. Air Attack 230 is overhead.
June 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Plumas, east central Butte, northeastern Yuba and northwestern Sierra counties through 6:45 pmt.
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM Vegetation fire on the north side of Hwy 20 in Bear Valley, past Lowell Hill Road. Firefighters are hiking in.
June 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 89 are up for an area check and to the reported Wolf Fire just west of the Union Valley Reservoir in El Dorado County..
June 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact northeastern Placer and eastern Nevada counties through 5:00 pm. At 4:24 pm, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sugarbowl Ski Resort, or near Soda Springs, moving west at 10 mph. Locations impacted include Cisco, Kingvale, and Sugarbowl Ski Resort.
June 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM This pup is in the Union Hill/Bartlett Dr area. Friendly but a little skittish. Thanks to reader Kathryn for caring.
June 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM Units in route to the Lowell incident ask to hold the aircraft and continue only engines at this time. Could be a waterdog due to precipitation in the area. A “Waterdog” is a pocket of fog that collects in mountains after rain or thunderstorms. It looks like a smoke plume, but it’s just water vapor.
June 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM Reported vegetation fire off Hwy 20 and Lowell Hill Road. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM Reader reports a tree into the wires on the 15000 block of Brooks Road near Pine Cone Circle.
June 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM Smoke check behind Safeway on Sutton Way.
June 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM Firefighters remain at scene of the broadcast burn without the correct permit on Plover Lane in Kenwood Estates. They will help the homeowner establish control lines.
June 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM Units at scene on Kenwood Estate it seems to be a legal burn pile, canceling the incoming response.
June 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM Firefighters have located a burn pile, checking if it is attended or has escaped control.
June 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM Smoke check in the Allison Ranch area.
June 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM Power has been restored to the remaining 738 customers.
June 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM Reader Dave reports power is back on in his area. Still 738 customers out of power.
June 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM Moderate HeatRisk and isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances today and Monday. Gradual cooling trend through the week ahead.
June 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM The automatically generated time of restoration for the Rough&Ready outage is 1:00 pm. Trouble crew has been dispatched and is working to identify the cause of the outage.
June 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM Power outage affecting 1,038 customers in the Rough&Ready and Penn Valley area. No restoration time available yet.
June 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM The fire on Bodie Ridge Road off Cement Hill in Nevada City has been contained at 1.7 acres.
June 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM The Peace incident is fully contained at 0.97 acres.
June 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM Forward progress has been stopped, firefighters are starting mop-up operations on the Peac incident.
June 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM Firefighters are making progress on the Peace incident on Peaceful Valley Road in Nevada City.
June 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM Peace IC is requesting one water tender.
June 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM Peace IC requesting a handcrew, no need for a dozer.
June 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM Now a vegetation fire, units at scene of a 1 acre fire on Peaceful Valley Road off Newtown Road. Slow rate of spread, one structure and some cars potentially threatened. Best access is off Morningstar.
June 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM Smoke check in the area of Newtown and Old Downieville Hwy in Nevada City.
June 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs. If you have any of these recalled products in your home or business, throw them out or return them to the store. Recalled brown cage free eggs and brown certified organic eggs, with sell by dates from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025, were distributed in California and Nevada to retail locations including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less and Ralphs.
June 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM Washington Ridge crew being mobilized to the Deadwood Peak in Sierra County.
June 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM A jackknifed big rig on the Dog Bar Bridge to round out the afternoon traffic woes.
June 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM Smoke check in the Poker Flat area near Deadwood Peak, units dispatched.
June 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM No fire in the Dog Bar area.
June 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM Units in the area have found no fire on Blackhawk, they’re investigating Venus Court now.
June 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM Reported vegetation fire on Blackhawk Court off Dog Bar Road, units dispatched.
June 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM The Bear Yuba Land Trust is conducting a prescribed 2-acre burn at the Rice Crossing Preserve. Over 40 volunteers and a burn crew are on site.
June 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM Today and tomorrow Beale Air Force Base is hosting the 2025 Airshow. Expect traffic on Hwy 20 and in the skies.
June 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM The First Friday Art Walk is underway in Nevada City and runs through 9:00 pm. Judging by the crowds downtown, it’s a success. Here’s a photo gallery.
June 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM There were approximately 14 lightning strikes on the Beckwourth Ranger District last night during a wet thunderstorm, resulting in one confirmed fire this morning. The Davis Fire is located southeast of Murdock Crossing, northeast of Lake Davis. It is approximately three-quarters of an acre, burning in challenging and difficult terrain with no road access. The fire is fully lined and firefighters are working on mop up. More lightning is in the forecast today with an increasing chance of thunderstorms through the weekend and early next week across the Plumas National Forest.
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM Right on time for today’s Nevada City First Friday Art Walk. Wonder Docent, a New Art Supply Store on Broad Street Offers a Creative Refuge in Nevada City. Go check it out!
June 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM The Oak incident in the Camptonville area has been mapped at 3.88 acres and 30% contained. Firefighters continue to mop up and reinforce the line.
June 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be continue a prescribed burn today on Toyon Drive in Penn Valley, CA. Ignitions to begin shortly. Smoke may be seen from a wide area including Hwy 20, Lake Wildwood, and Bitney Springs Rd. This is mostly a grass burn and we expect a minimal amount of lingering smoke.
Acreage: 20
Mop up is to begin upon completion of ignitions
A night patrol and daily patrol post-burn will continue until all heat is extinguished from the unit. This burn is permitted and approved by CalFire and the Northern Sierra Air Quality District.
June 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM The line around the Oak incident has been completed, mop-up operations continue.
June 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM Second to last Bike Bus of the school year in Nevada City.
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM Oak IC reports forward progress has been stopped, they have a hoselay around it. There will be extensive mop-up operations, likely taking most of the day.
June 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM Oak IC requesting two additional engines and the Camptonville dozer.
June 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM Oak IC reports the fire is holding at 1.5-2 acres.
June 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM Water tenders are at scene of the Oak incident.
June 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM Now numerous resources at the Oak incident on Old Oak Valley, they are making good progress.
June 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM Firefighters have located the fire above Bullards, reporting about 1.5 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread. A dozer is working to construct a line. All units to continue in.
June 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM Units in the area are attempting to locate the fire on Old Oak valley.
June 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM Reported vegetation fire on Old Oak Valley Road between Weeds Point and Cal-Ida, north of Camptonville, units dispatched.
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM From reader Trina: Sweet German Shepherd on Scott’s Flat Road. Can’t get close enough to capture him/ her but it’s been hanging in the same spot all day and seems to be waiting for its owners to return. Looks well cared for but doesn’t appear to have a collar.
June 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM Pickup with a trailer stuck on the Bear River bridge on Dog Bar Road. Some things never change…
June 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM Calstar has confirmed, no patient along the river. Purdon IC is canceling all units.
June 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM Calstar 3 air ambulance is over the Purdon area, assisting in the search for the reported patient.
June 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM Purdon IC reports they haven’t made contact with anyone aware of an emergency. They will send a team up to Mother’s Beach and check Purdon Road.
June 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM Units at Purdon Crossing report they are unable to locate any patient. Air ambulance and staging area are on order.
June 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM Units are in the Purdon area, attempting to locate the reported patient.
June 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM Medical call at Purdon Crossing, disconnected 911 call reporting possibly a person on fire at Purdon. Units dispatched, precautionary air ambulance on order.
June 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM Male, intact, no chip, no collar. Found on Highway 49 and Auburn Road. He is a Sammie’s Friends, please call 530-471-5041 if he’s your dog.
June 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM The planned broadcast burn on Toyon in Penn Valley has started.
June 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM Accident on Hidden Valley Road, car vs tree. Units dispatched.
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be conducting a prescribed burn today and Friday on Toyon Drive in Penn Valley, CA. Smoke may be seen from a wide area including Hwy 20, Lake Wildwood, and Bitney Springs Rd. This is mostly a grass burn and we expect a minimal amount of lingering smoke.
Acreage: 20
Ignition time: 9:30am – 2pm
Mop up is to begin upon completion of ignitions
A night patrol and daily patrol post-burn will continue until all heat is extinguished from the unit. This burn is permitted and approved by CalFire and the Northern Sierra Air Quality District.
June 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM Medical rescue near Spaulding, emergency personnel are walking towards the patient who is ambulatory. A helicopter is on order as a precautionary measure should an airlift be necessary.
June 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM White IC reports they have the fire contained at 3 acres.
June 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM White IC is requesting a handcrew and one additional engine.
June 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM Units at scene on White Oak Lane in the Loma Rica area report about 2-3 acres burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM Reported vehicle fire with extension to the vegetation on White Oak Lane, units dispatched.
June 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM Confirmed false alarm n Loma Rica, all engines returning to their stations.
June 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM Units at scene on Loma Rica Drive report nothing showing, they will investigate.
June 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM Commercial fire alarm on Loma Rica Road x John Bauer Ave, units dispatched.
June 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM CAL FIRE helicopters are over Englebright Lake for training only.
June 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM You Bet IC reports fire is contained, mop-up operations will take about 90 minutes.
June 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM You Bet IC recommits two additional engines.
June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM You Bet IC reports they can handle with units at scene and one additional water tender.
June 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM Units are being dispatched to You Bet Road at Inyokern Way for the reported fire. Escaped burn pile, approximately 1/8th of an acre, locals working on it.
June 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM Smoke check on You Bet Road and Old Emigrant Trail, smoke seen on the cameras. Units dispatched.
June 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM Engines have checked Hwy 49 all the way down to Empire, nothing showing in both directions of travel. One engine has found an RV with a smoking turbo, no fire.
June 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM Units are at scene on Hwy 49 at Gold Flat, attempting to locate.
June 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM RV with a trailer smoking/on fire on southbound Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat off ramp, units dispatched.
June 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM Reader Rhonda reports power is back on in Rough&Ready.
June 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM PG&E crews are patrolling the circuit in the Penn Valley area, the estimated time of restoration is 11:00 pm, however restoration is likely to happen earlier. The circuit, located in the High Fire Risk Area, has Enhanced Powerline Safety Setting (EPSS) enabled. These settings allow powerlines to automatically turn off power within one-tenth of a second, according to PG&E.
June 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM Power outage in Rough&Ready and Penn Valley affecting 2,120 customers.
June 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM Not all who wander are lost, but these three sheep are. They were found yesterday on Blackledge Road in Penn Valley. Please call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041 if they are yours.
June 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM The pup and his companion have been reunited with their human and are safely back home. All is well.
June 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM From a Reader: Found on Sontag Hill off You Bet, very friendly, tired. Rabies tag from Best Friends. Was with a larger all white dog earlier. Looking for owners, call 858-218-5636.
June 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM Many thanks to reader Nancy, who really knows native plants for this correction: Our featured Happening Now image is not a wild Allium, but is Triteleia bridgesii, Bridges triteleia, which is one of our areas more beautiful native bulbs (a corm actually.)
June 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM Oak tree into power lines on Jayhawk Drive in Lake Wildwood. Lines are down, across the roadway and causing a power outage along Jayhawk and Hummingbird.
June 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM Bitney IC reports forward progress stopped and they are mopping up. Canceling all incoming resources.
June 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM No tanker drop necessary, ground resources are making good progress. The fire is holding at 1/4 acre. Helicopter 514 and the tanker are being released.
June 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM Air Attack will have Tanker 100 drop across the head of the fire.
June 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM Air Attack and tanker have lifted from the Grass Valley Air Attack Base (GVAAB) to the Bitney incident. Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud.
June 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM Units arrived at scene on Bitney Springs report a 100 by 100 spot, burning in grass at a slow rate of spread.
June 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM reported vegetation fire on Bitney Springs and Pleasant Valley Road, units dispatched. Aircraft on order.
June 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM Units at scene on I-80 can handle, no need for a dozer.
June 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM 1/2-acre vegetation fire on eastbound I-80 at the Ag Station. Units arriving at scene.
June 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM The Tahoe National Forest’s American River Ranger District fire staff is conducting a training drill on FireNet frequency and R5 Tac7 today from about 9:30-3:00. It will be in the Casa Loma area near Euchre Bar Trailhead, and will include fire and a few mock medical injuries to firefighters. You may hear the training traffic on your scanners – it is just a drill.
June 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM Approximately 140 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for on Beale Air Force Base near the Doolittle Gate at the Heavy Firing Range starting at 10:00 am.
June 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM Accident on West Main and Carpenter in Grass Valley, juvenile bicycle rider was struck by a car. Units dispatched.
June 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM There is no need for a water rescue at Boca, canceling all units.
June 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM Water rescue at Boca Reservoir, units dispatched.
June 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for 10 counties in Central California. The BLM-managed public lands affected by these fire restrictions are in the Mother Lode Field Office for Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties.
June 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM Reported passenger vehicle fire, a now extinguished fire on a trailer, on Newtown Road near Jones Bar, units dispatched.
June 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM Please help find this sweet boy’s owner. Found Saturday off Lime Kiln near the bridge before Duggans. He is at Sammie’s Friends, call 530-471-5041 if he’s your pup.
June 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM City of Grass Valley update: Work continues through the month of June on the City of Grass Valley’s Downtown Street Rehabilitation Project. The first phases of work will primarily be utility infrastructure replacements along South Auburn Street. Scheduled work periods for any work involving traffic lane closures are Monday-Friday nights, until 11am.
S Auburn St, between Main St and Neal St will be subject to traffic control for underground utility line work June 1 through June 30, 2025. The Traffic Control System will utilize one way traffic control intermittently between the hours of 2:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Every effort will be made to accommodate motorists in a timely manner; however, delays of up to 5 minutes may be possible. Please observe all construction signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
June 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM Car vs pole and into the embankment on Penn Valley Drive in front of Western Gateway Park. Units dispatched.
June 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM Today is a No Burn Day.
June 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM The kayak has been determined to be from a boater who left it yesterday after getting stuck. No rescue needed, the kayaker is safely at home. Canceling all units.
June 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM Units at Kingvale are making good progress. Aircraft has left the incident.
June 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM Water rescue for a kayaker at the 49 bridge on the South Yuba, units dispatched.
June 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM Ground resources are making access to the fire near Kingvale, air support is overhead. There is a locked gate making access difficult.
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM Air Attack 230 is en route to the fire near Kingvale with two tankers.
June 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM Reported vegetation fire off eastbound I-80, one mile west from Kingvale. Units dispatched.
June 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM Perimeter IC reports forward progress of the fire has been stopped at approx. 1 acre.
June 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM Air Attack 230 reports approximately 1/2 acre, burning in grass at a slow rate of spread. Retardant line around the fire, one structure still potentially threatened.
June 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM Tanker drop across the head for structure protection. Additional engines are arriving at scene.
June 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM Air Attack reports a 100 by 100 ft spot, one structure immediately threatened. Fire is under the power lines. This will be the Perimeter incident.
June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 100 had lifted from Grass Valley to a fire near Cool, they are headed towards the new start now.
June 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM Reported vegetation fire on Perimeter Road in the Camp Far West area.
June 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley for the combination of dry conditions and gusty winds creating critical fire weather conditions.
June 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM Vernon IC is requesting one additional hand crew and one water tender to assist with mop-up operations.
June 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM Forward progress of the Vernon incident has been stopped.
June 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM Firefighters are making progress on the Vernon incident, fire is holding at 1 acre with a moderate rate of spread. PCSO is at scene to assist with traffic control and evacuations, should they be needed.
June 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM Vernon IC reports approximately 1 acre in the grass, structures are threatened.
June 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM Reported vegetation fire on Mount Vernon Road in Auburn, units at scene.
June 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM Looking forward to tonight! Chance of aurora sightings tonight. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued an Alert at 4:00 a.m. ET, for a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm or greater. When skies are clear, the aurora (Northern Lights) could be visible as far south as Alabama and northern California tonight.
June 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM Debris check on Lazy Dog Road off Palmer Road in the Blue Tent area, units dispatched.
June 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM Today is a No Burn Day.
June 1, 2025 at 5:23 AM You can find last month’s log here.