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July 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM Smoke check in the area of Drum Forebay and Culberson Rd, units dispatched.
July 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM On southbound Hwy 49 at Brunswick, the off ramp traffic light is stuck on red, Caltrans being notified.
July 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM The eastbound lane of Hwy 20 at Rock Creek rd will reopen shortly after a two-car accident. Emergency services at scene.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM Spring IC requesting one water tender and one dozer to continue in, all others can cancel. Forward progress has been stopped.
July 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM Air Attack reports 1 to 1.5 acres in grass, burning towards a creek at a slow to moderate rate of spread. Ground resources are making good progress.
July 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM First unit at scene on Spring Valley Rd reports approximately 1-1/2 acre burning in grass.
July 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM Aircraft have lifted to the Spring incident in Browns Valley.
July 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM Multiple cars parked over the fog lines at the 49 bridge at the Yuba River. Hwy 49 is not a parking lot.
July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM Caller reports the fire is at less than 1 acre, full wildland dispatch on order.
July 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM Reported vegetation fire, started by mowing, on Spring Valley Rd between Twin Oaks Ln and Mary Pickett in the Browns Valley area. Units dispatched.
July 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM Canceling aircraft, dozer and crews, units at scene on I-80 report they can handle the brake fire.
July 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM Full wildland dispatch for a commercial vehicle fire with threat to the vegetation on eastbound I-80 at Hwy 267.
July 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM Firefighters have located a car on Locksley with mechanical issues only, no fire. All engines released.
July 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM Units in the area on Hwy 49 and Locksley are unable to locate the reported vehicle fire, they’ll continue searching.
July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM Passenger vehicle fire on Hwy 49 at Lockley Ln, units dispatched.
July 31, 2025 at 7:23 AM Near normal temperatures continue over the next week with periodically breezy onshore winds.
July 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM Power has been restored to all customers.
July 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM The outage has been reduced to 616 customers in the Jones Bar and Newtown area.
July 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM The reported power outage along Bitney has an estimated restoration time of 1:45 am.
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM Total customers affected is 895.
July 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM Likely 860 customers out of power – trouble crew has been dispatched. Circuit is Pleasant Valley and along Bitney Springs.
July 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM Readers report a power outage on Jones Bar. PG&E, not yet.
July 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM Piety Hill pup has been reunited with their humans. All is well.
July 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM Forward progress stopped on the Memory incident, mop-up in progress.
July 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM Full wildland dispatched for a reported vegetation fire on Memory Lane, near Mt. Vernon in Auburn. First unit at scene reports 1/4 acre in grass and oak woodlands.
July 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM The deceased found on Banner Quaker Hill Rd. was identified as Adrian Aaron Aaby, 48, of Grass Valley. Aaby’s family was notified of his passing.
July 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM Is this your pup? Found in the Piety Hill Neighborhood – contact 530-265-2927. Super sweet and being well taken care of.
July 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM Reader Erica reports a large black dog on a solo walk on Cement Hill near Indian Flat. Is your pup safe?
July 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM Isolated to scattered mountain thunderstorms are expected through Thursday during the afternoon and evening hours. Main storm hazards include lightning, brief heavy rain, gusty winds, small hail, and possible fire starts.
July 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM Car vs gate at the Fairgrounds.
July 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM Vehicle out of gas on Hwy 49 at Bethel Church, slightly blocking one lane. Use caution in the area.
July 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM A Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the California coast, including all coastal regions in the Bay Area and Central Coast, due to an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka.
July 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM California pre-deploys resources in Plumas, Nevada, and Sierra counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions starting Wednesday, July 30, through Thursday, July 31, 2025. A total of 14 fire engines, four water tenders, and two dispatchers are prepositioned in Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires. Note this is mostly for the east side, but some thunderstorm activity is forecast on the west side of the Sierra as well.
July 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM A tarp is blowing in the wind on northbound Hwy 49 just south of Hwy 20 in Grass Valley. Don’t get blindfolded, use caution. Also, a chunk of concrete in the roadway on West McKnight.
July 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM Units at scene on Bowman report a 50 by 50 spot, they can handle with resources at scene.
July 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM Crew has arrived at the Bowman incident, Air Attack is releasing both tankers back to Grass Valley.
July 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM Air Attack 17 is over the fire, providing intel to the ground resources. There is road access from the north of Bowman to the fire.
July 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley, helicopter and crew have lifted from White Cloud to the Bowman incident.
July 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire at Bowman.
July 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM Smoke check for a possibly extinguished campfire in the Bowman Lake area, TNF units dispatched.
July 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM First unit at scene reports the fire has been knocked down, two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported semi on fire with threat to the vegetation in the Newcastle area on Lakeridge Dr.
July 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM Units at scene on Creek View Dr report they can handle.
July 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM Reported oven fire, now extinguished, on Creek View Dr off Retrac Way, units dispatched.
July 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM Car with mechanical trouble stopped in the traffic lanes on Banner Lava Cap at Forest View Drive, Use caution in the area.
July 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM Reported accident on Hwy 49 at Cramer Rd, units dispatched.
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM Why you shouldn’t share your secret swimming hole with the world.
July 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM Smoke seen on yesterday’s Fair Oaks structure fire, engine dispatched.
July 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM Bennett IC final reports: six fires for a total acreage of 0.184, all resources are released back to their stations.
July 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM After much confusion, it has been determined that nobody actually saw anybody light a fire. People in the area are being questioned. Meanwhile, forward progress on all fires has been stopped and mop-up operations will take about two hours.
July 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM Bennett IC reports they are making good progress, requesting two additional engines to respond.
July 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM Firefighters have a line above the fires between Platte and the original fire.
July 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM Bennett IC reports anther fire just started further towards town, suspecting someone is setting the fires. Prevention officer is en route.
July 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM Bennett IC reports the largest fire is approximately 1/4 acre, with the dozer working on it. Several spot fires still burning, Bennett will be closed between Union Jack and Lava Rock.
July 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM The two smaller spots have lines around them.
July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM Bennett IC is requesting traffic control on Bennett St. The dozer is making access to the largest spot now.
July 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM Engines might be able to access the fires from the DeMartini parking lot. Some spotting occurring, there is no a third, small spot.
July 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM First unit at scene reports the two fires are on Bennett St near Lava Rock, combined maybe 1/4 acre. Burning at a slow rate of spread, mostly in grass.
July 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM Additional water tender to the reported fire off Bennett, possibly two separate fires. Units arriving at scene.
July 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM Reported vegetation fire behind Hills Flat, off Bennett, numerous units dispatched.
July 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM Confirmed false alarm for the multi-family structure, all units are available.
July 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM Units are at scene of a reported alarm at a multi-family structure, they are investigating. So far no audible alarms and nothing showing.
July 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM A reminder: Community Involvement Day at the Fairgrounds runs until 6:00 pm.
July 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM Car part in the slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 near the Bennett St off ramp. Is your car whole?
July 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM Power has been shut off to the house. Crews are starting overhaul on the Fair incident.
July 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM Fair IC is requesting PG&E to respond to the incident, they need to de-energize the dropline.
July 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM All firefighters will be committed for another one to two hours on the Fair incident. Use caution in the area and watch for equipment leaving the incident.
July 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM All aircraft has been released from the Fair incident.
July 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM Fair IC is canceling the dozer and the hand crew, they have a good knockdown on the fire.
July 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM Air Attack is releasing the helicopter back to White Cloud, Tanker 89 back to Grass Valley.
July 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM NCSo is in Lake Wildwood and above, some residents are evacuating voluntarily.
July 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM Good progress being made on the structure fire and Air Attack reports no spotting into the grassy area.
July 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM Firefighters are working the structure fire and monitoring the backside of Pleasant Valley Rd. Traffic control on Pleasant Valley Rd is in place.
July 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM First engine at scene reports one home, about 50% involved. No extension to the wildland yet, incoming units to monitor for spotting on the Pleasant Valley side.
July 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM Air Attack reports the fire is confined by two roads, minimal extension to the vegetation at this point.
July 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM Now a full wildland dispatch for the structure fire on Fair Oaks Dr, threat to the vegetation reported. Air Attack is overhead.
July 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM Residential structure fire on Fair Oaks Dr above Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
July 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM Placer Crew 2 and Helicopter 2HP are being dispatched to the Falcon fire in Eldorado Hills.
July 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM A log/wood is sitting in the slow lane and the on ramp on southbound Hwy 49 at Dorsey. Good job on the fuel reduction, but fail on disposal.
July 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM Only two customers remain out of power from this morning’s outage near Scotts Flat. Crews discovered a damaged transformer and will make repairs. Estimated time of restoration is 4:00 pm.
July 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM First unit at scene on Bonnynook Rd reports a 10 by 10 spot, now contained. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire on Bonnynook Rd in Alta.
July 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM Unspecified traffic hazard on Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Dr. CHP log tersely states: No details.
July 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM Bovine stroll alert on Pleasant Valley Rd and Birchville Rd. A brown and white cow and her calf are out for a morning walk – in the roadway.
July 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM Power outage affecting 208 customers in the Scotts Flat area, trouble crew dispatched.
July 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM Update from Peardale-Chicago Park Fire: Peardale-Chicago Park Fire, CAL FIRE and AMR ambulance responded to a medical rescue on the Bear River, downstream from the Hwy 174 bridge. Peardale-Chicago Park personnel made initial patient contact and helped stabilize a broken leg before the patient was extricated with a wheeled stokes basket by the Placer County Technical Rescue Team. Thank you to all agencies involved for helping get the patient to needed care quickly and safely.
July 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact Placer and Nevada counties through 2:45 pm. At 2:21 pm, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Northstar, or near Prosser Creek Reservoir, moving northeast at 15 mph. Locations impacted include: Prosser Creek Reservoir, Glenshire-Devonshire Cdp, Hirschdale, Truckee, Granite Flat Campground, Lakeside Campground, Glenshire-Devonshire, Ca 89 At Placer-Nevada Co Line, Alpine Meadows Campground, Hobart Mills, Boca Campground, Truckee-Tahoe Airport, and Donner Memorial Campground.
July 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM Solo vehicle accident on Magnolia Rd near Knolls Dr, units dispatched.
July 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM Non-injury accident on North Bloomfield near Serene Way.
July 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM Car vs guardrail on southbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Dr. The roadway is clear.
July 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM Sutton IC is releasing some of the resources, all others will be committed another 30 minutes.
July 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM Firefighters have isolated the source of the fire, the a/c on the roof has a leaking freon pipe dripping onto the a/c motor. No fire, just a leak. They are now ventilating the structure.
July 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM Firefighters are checking for the origin of the smoke and have secured the natural gas supply. Checking the electrical panel now.
July 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM Units at scene on Sutton report the fire seems to be confined to the roof just above the pharmacy. They are taking action now.
July 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM Smoke now coming out of the roof of the CVS building.
July 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM Units at scene on Sutton at the CVS store are investigating the source of the smoke.
July 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM Medical rescue at the Bear River near the bridge, reported patient with a broken leg, units dispatched.
July 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM Reported smoke in the CVS store on Sutton Way, units dispatched. The store is being evacuated.
July 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM Reported abandoned campfire on Washington Rd off Maybert Rd, Washington Fire handling.
July 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM Air Attack 17 has lifted from Grass Valley and will conduct a reconnaissance flight over the Tahoe National Forest.
July 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM A gradual warm up begins today and continues early this week, with temperatures returning to near normal (though still generally below normal) by mid-week. There’s a 15-30% chance for thunderstorms along the Sierra and Southern Cascades crests, as well as in northern Shasta County and along the Coastal Range today. Lower but consistent chances (10-20%) remain through at least Tuesday along the Sierra crest.
July 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM Norbert, the wayward bloodhound puppy, has been reunited with his humans. All is well.
July 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM Units have checked the Dog Bar area thoroughly, no fire.
July 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM Power has been restored in Grass Valley, just as people started to leave the concert. Back to the regular programming now, except for 44 customers still out of power.
July 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM PG&E update on the power outage in Grass Valley: This is an unplanned outage. Our crew shut off power to make an urgent repair safely. Estimated time of restoration is 1:00 am.
July 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM Thanks to our readers for these photos of the Skerryvore concert at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Before and after the power outage.
July 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM Smoke seen near the Dog Bar bridge on the Nevada County side, units dispatched to check it out.
July 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM Reports of a power outage in Grass Valley. 748 customers affected, no estimated time of restoration. Skerryvore is playing at the Center for the Arts and simply switched to playing acoustic.
July 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM Pleasant IC requests one additional ground ambulance.
July 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM First unit at scene on Hwy 20 reports vehicles out of the roadway, checking for injuries now.
July 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Rd, units dispatched.
July 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM Broad IC confirms this is a false alarm, all units available.
July 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM First unit at scene on Broad St reports nothing showing.
July 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM Reported fire alarm at the National Hotel, units dispatched.
July 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM Units have thoroughly searched the area, nothing found.
July 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM Units dispatched for a smell of gas in the neighborhood between Bennett St and Tinloy in Grass Valley.
July 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM Tanker 88 is off Grass Valley to a fire in Butte County.
July 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM From a reader: Please help! Our 8 month old bloodhound puppy has escaped the yard. His name is Norbert, he has a liver colored coat (brownish), about the size of a small lab. He’s got on a black martingale collar with no tag, unchipped. He escaped from our home on Dog Bar Rd between Lorie and Carrie Drive sometime between 12:00-1:45 today. Please call 530-821-7224 if you see or have him.
July 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM Meadow IC reports they can handle with resources at scene and one additional water tender. Final size 8-10 acres.
July 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM Air Attack is releasing the aircraft over the Meadow incident, forward progress has been stopped.
July 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM Air Attack reports one structure threatened on the Meadow incident.
July 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM Units at scene on Meadow Lark report 5-6 acres, with structures immediately threatened. The fire is burning in grass at a moderate to rapid rate of spread.
July 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM Reported vegetation fire on Meadow Lark Lane in the Sheridan area. Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley.
July 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM Guess we’re gonna need a bigger water trough.
July 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM Rattlesnake IC reports the fire is 2-3 acres, burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread.
July 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM Vegetation fire on Rattlesnake Rd in the Penryn area, first unit at scene reports about 1 acre in light flashy fuels.
July 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM Air Attack 17 is conducting a reconnaissance flight after yesterday’s lightning event.
July 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM Car into a ditch on southbound Hwy 49 at Celestial Valley. No injuries reported, the roadway is clear.
July 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM NWS forecast: Cool temperatures continue today, with highs around 5 to 12 degrees below average. Another afternoon/evening of showers and thunderstorms; with the best chances in the mountains of the Sierra along the crest. Some cells may make their way into the foothills again. Temperatures will be cool again tomorrow around the area, then as we move into the new week highs will begin a gradual warming trend.
July 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM There is a hard closure on McCourtney Rd at Clear Creek, several poles need replacing after last night’s accident. The power outage in the area is affecting 66 customers.
July 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM The Clear Creek roadway will remain closed until PG&E can replace the pole during daylight. Public Works to install barriers.
July 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM Car into a power pole on McCourtney Rd at Clear Creek Pl. Units dispatched, power lines are reported down.
July 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Placer County in central California, Nevada County in northern California, Southern Washoe County in western Nevada until 5:00 pm. At 4:28 pm a severe thunderstorm was located near Northstar, or near Tahoe City, moving southwest at 5 mph.
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West central Plumas County and north central Butte County in northern California until 4:15 pm.
July 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Plumas County in northern California until 4:00 pm.
At 327 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Seneca, or 12 miles northwest of Quincy, and is nearly stationary.
Hazard: Ping pong ball size hail.
IMPACT: People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include: Seneca, Twain, Canyondam, Caribou, Paxton, Indian Falls, Keddie, Prattville, Belden, and East Shore.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
July 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact southeastern Plumas and north central Sierra counties through 3:30 pm.
Pulse-cellular storms have developed over the past few hours along the CA/NV border, amid 9+ C/km low-level lapse rates and up to 1000 J/kg SBCAPE. RAP forecast soundings depict inverted-v thermodynamic profiles, suggesting that downbursts in the stronger storm cores may support isolated strong to severe thunderstorm wind gusts through the afternoon and early evening hours.
July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM Brunswick IC reports patient has been extricated, releasing all units.
July 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM Brunswick IC reports one patient needs some extrication, they can handle with units at scene.
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM Vehicle accident, two cars involved, on Brunswick at Old Tunnel Rd, units dispatched.
July 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM Multiple vehicles are blocking the roadway on North Bloomfield at Edwards Crossing. If an ambulance or a fire engine can’t get through, that $162 fine or having the car towed will not even begin to compensate for the dangerous situation created. As a reminder:
- Read all signage related to parking restrictions in the area you plan to park.
- Do NOT park in any “NO PARKING” zones.
- Do NOT park your vehicle over the white fog line or have your vehicle parked in such a way as to obstruct traffic.
- Do NOT park on any bridge.
July 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM Units in the area report nothing showing so far.
July 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM Debris check in the area of Ridge Road and Rough and Ready Hwy, numerous engines dispatched.
July 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM Power outage for an urgent repair along Wolf Mountain and Hidden Valley is affecting 96 people. Estimated restoration time is now 3:00 pm.
July 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast to develop today, with around a 20-30% chance in the mountains, portions of the foothills, and the northern Sacramento Valley. A stray shower or storm in the rest of the Valley cannot be completely ruled out. Temperatures will continue to be below normal today.
July 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM Debris check for a possible burn pile on Willow Valley Road, units dispatched. A burn pile?!
July 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM Air Attack 17 has lifted off Grass Valley for a reconnaissance flight.
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM PG&E’s Spaulding 1 powerhouse in Nevada County is back in service and is providing flows to canals leading to key reservoirs. Issues with the powerhouse were first confirmed in March of 2024.
July 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM The outage in Grass Valley has been mostly reenergized, estimated restoration time for the remaining 52 customers in Cypress Hill is 10:45 am.
July 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM The restoration for the 4,049 customers is 10:45 am, however portions of the circuit might re-energized sooner. Crews are patrolling the lines now.
July 25, 2025 at 6:11 AM Outage from Grass Valley along Bitney Springs is affecting 4,049 customers, trouble crew has been dispatched. The outage on Lime Kiln, affecting 479 customers is expected to be restored at 8:00 am.
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM Solo vehicle accident, car into a fence after reportedly doing donuts in the country club lot in Alta Sierra. units at scene.
July 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM Vehicle accident on Rough and Ready Hwy, car partially blocking the roadway in a blind curve. Units dispatched.
July 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM This pup is running in the roadway on Pittsburgh Mine Rd. Is your pup safe?
July 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM NWS update: At 740 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hammonton, or near Marysville, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include Marysville, Gridley, Hammonton, Browns Valley, and Iowa City.
July 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM From a reader on Lower Banner: We found a golden labradoodle in our yard, male, very friendly and well trained. He knows “shake” and he’s wearing a collar. We are taking care of him and keeping him safe. If he is your dog, please call (318) 510-3603.
July 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM Lightning activity is starting to pick up in the higher elevation, notably in Sierra and Plumas counties.
July 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM First unit at scene on I-80 is canceling the dozers, the crews and all aircraft.
July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported fully engulfed vehicle fire on westbound I-80 on the overcrossing at Canyon near the Placer Hills off ramp.
July 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM A trash can in the roadway on Hwy 49 at the Brunswick on ramp. So close, almost made it to the dump, err… the transfer station.
July 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM Protecting Animals While Supporting Sobriety (PAWSS) is a new non-profit organization, formed in January 2025, providing temporary boarding and pet care for animals belonging to individuals seeking treatment who are experiencing financial hardship and/or housing insecurity. This is an innovative idea that helps people, pets and saves taxpayer dollars. PAWSS Nevada County: Pet Foster Parents wanted
July 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM At 530 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boca Reservoir. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. If on or near Prosser Creek Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, or Boca Reservoir, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
July 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM Vehicle fire on Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows, units dispatched.
July 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM A total of 14 fire engines, four water tenders, and two dispatchers are prepositioned in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas County. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires.
July 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM All aircraft have been released from the Hide incident.
July 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM Air Attack and two tankers are responding to the Hide incident on Hide Away Lop off I-80 near Baxter. Ground resources are at scene.
July 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM Yesterday, the Nevada County Board Chambers was packed as Supervisors announced the winners of the annual Employee Recognition Awards. We just published the list of all nominees and winners – thanks to all of them.
July 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM Non-injury accident on Banner Quaker Hill at Victorian Ct.
July 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM Units on the Tyler incident have located a 10 by 1 ft spot and are extinguishing it. All incoming units can cancel.
July 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM All incoming equipment to the Tyler incident to stage at Hwy 49 and Tyler Foote. Units in the area are still unable to locate the reported fire.
July 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM North San Juan units are in the area, attempting to locate. Per a resident, the fire is further out in the Diggins.
July 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM Reported fire on Jackass Flats and Tyler Foote Crossing in the North Columbia area, multiple units dispatched. This will be the Tyler incident. Single report of flames seen, approximately the size of a house.
July 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM This dog has been seen running on the 20000 block of Pleasant Valley Rd. According to our reader he seems friendly, wears a collar and looks well-cared for. Is your pup safe?
July 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM Reported vegetation fire on the below Feeley Lake, units dispatched.
July 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM Power outage in Placer Hills, 596 customers impacted. No estimated time of restoration yet.
July 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM Low-hanging power lines on Sky Pines Dr near Stinson Dr in Alta Sierra, units dispatched.
July 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM The Idaho-Maryland on ramp is open again.
July 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM Thanks to reader John for the photo illustrating just how blocked the on ramp is.
July 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM A semi truck with a trailer is blocking the on ramp to northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland on ramp.
July 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM Over the next several days, periods of spotty and scattered showers/thunderstorms primarily over the higher terrain of Northern CA, Southern OR, Northwest NV and the Sierra.
July 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM First unit arriving at scene at the corner of North Bloomfield and Coyote St. reports the fire is contained to the car engine and now extinguished. One engine to continue, all others can cancel.
July 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM Reported car fire at the corner of Coyote Street and North Bloomfield Street, numerous units dispatched. Possible threat to the wildland.
July 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM Pickup into a ditch on Pleasant Valley Rd at Mooney Flat Rd, one lane is partially blocked.
July 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM There have been reports of raindrops in the Nevada City and the Hwy 174 areas. Not sprinkles, just raindrops, but no lightning. Good news.
July 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM The reported smoke in the Sontag area may be dust only from equipment operation in the area.
July 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM Smoke check in the Sontag Road area, near the end f the road. Caller reports up and down smoke. Units dispatched.
July 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM Non-injury accident on the Empire Street off ramp.
July 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM Traffic hazard on westbound Hwy 20 near Penn Valley. No details available.
July 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM Scooter vs a parked trailer on Mystic Mine Rd near Bitney Springs.
July 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM All units released from the Blue incident on I-80.
July 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM Reported vegetation fire in the center divide of I-80 just west of Blue Canyon. Full wildland dispatch on order, including aircraft.
July 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM The Abies fire, a tractor that caught fire, is being confined to just the tractor and a small spot of vegetation. Crews are making very good progress.
July 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM Powerlines are down on the Abies incident on Abies Lane near New York House Rd in Brownsville. Air Attack and tankers are overhead.
July 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM Forward progress of the ALta incident in Butte County has been stopped.
July 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM Air Attack and two tankers are en route to the Alta incident south of Wyandotte in Butte County.
July 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM Air Attack and Tanker 89 have lifted off Grass Valley for training.
July 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM Smoke check, possible burn pile or camp fire, on Mobley Springs Rd off Backbone Rd. TNF units dispatched.
July 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM California prepositions resources in Plumas and Sierra Counties ahead of critical fire weather conditions. A total of nine fire engines, three water tenders, and one dispatcher are prepositioned in Sierra and Plumas counties. These efforts ensure that resources are ready to respond quickly, minimizing the potential impact of new fires.
July 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM Mill IC is releasing all units, the source of the smoke was a smoker behind a residence. Unknown if ribs or tri tip.
July 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM Mill IC requests all incoming units to stage at their current location.
July 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM Mill IC reports the smoke in the area smells like food. All incoming units can reduce to code 2 (no sirens).
July 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM First unit at scene on Mill Street reports light smoke in the area. They will investigate.
July 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM Smoke seen coming from a structure on Mill Street near Walsh St in Grass Valley. Numerous units dispatched.
July 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM Two Great Danes were running around Our House Dam, both wearing collars. No owners in sight. Are your pups safe?
July 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM Tanker 88 and Air Attack are training only near Colfax.
July 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM Units have located the smoking vehicle. No fire, mechanical issue only, canceling all resources.
July 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM Units in the area are attempting to locate the vehicle, so far nothing showing.
July 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM SUV with smoke coming from the engine on Hwy 20 near Rough and Ready Hwy.
July 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM NWS update: Seasonable temperatures this weekend fall to below normal into next week, likely remaining near to below normal for much of the week ahead. A breezier period is still on track Sunday-Monday, with west-southwest onshore gusts 20 to 30 mph at times.
July 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM Accident on Hwy 20 and Penn Valley Drive, car hit a bear. Bear is injured but alive, crawling in the roadway. Units dispatched.
July 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM Power has been fully restored to all 815 customers.
July 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM Power outage affecting 815 customers along Hwy 20, Blue Tent and Scotts Flat. Estimated time of restoration is 8:00-8:30 am.
July 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM Large oak limb or tree across the roadway on Bitney Springs Rd near Mystic Mine, one lane is open. Public Works has been notified.
July 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM Tanker 88 has been released from the incident in Butte COunty.
July 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM Tanker 88 is airborne to a fire in Butte County. The Cirby incident is above Concow Reservoir.
July 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM A bale of hay is creating a traffic hazard in both lanes of southbound Hwy 49 near the Idaho-Maryland off ramp. Now CHP reports the bale has been hit already. Please use caution and only casts baleful glares as you drive by.
July 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM Lost husky puppy in Lower Banner. Black and white husky about 5-6 months. He escaped the leash during a walk on Banner Mine Way.
July 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM It is worth noting that as of right now, no power outages are plaguing Nevada County.
July 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM Car into a ditch on northbound Hwy 49 near Old Downieville Hwy, no injuries exported.
July 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM Debris in the roadway, including reportedly a large rock, on Indian Springs rd near Maidu Trail.
July 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM The outage in Alta Sierra has been reduced to 156 customers along Brewer and Annie Dr.
July 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM Reader Art reports his power has been restored, that was fast! No update from PG&E yet.
July 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM Thanks to reader Art for the heads up: Power outage affecting 1,722 customers in the Alta Sierra and Dog Bar areas.
July 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM Units at scene on Grizzly Hill confirm this is a false alarm, all units available.
July 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM Units at scene at Grizzly Hill report nothing showing, they’re talking with staff now.
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM Commercial fire alarm sounding for smoke, at Grizzly Hill School, units dispatched.
July 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM The outage along Hwy 20 and Cascade Shores has been restored. Otage along Banner Lava has been reduced to 35 customers in the Wings of Morning Dr. area.
July 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM Power outage affecting 463 customers along Banner Lava Cap Rd and another outage affecting 208 customers from Hwy 20 to Cascade Shores.
July 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM Units at scene on Cruzon report an RV approximately 30 ft down the embankment, no injuries reported.
July 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM Accident on Cruzon Grade Rd, units dispatched.
July 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM This pup is running in the roadway on Burma Road. Is your pup safe?
July 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM Units on Bitney Springs have searched thoroughly the area, no bicyclist or car found.
July 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM Vehicle accident, car vs bicycle, on Bitney Springs Rd near Rough and Ready Rd. Units dispatched.
July 17, 2025 at 7:10 AM NWS update: Warming trend today through the weekend, followed by a notable cool down to below normal temperatures moving into early next week. While any precipitation chances accompanying this cool down are currently looking minimal at most, we are anticipating a period of breezier winds late weekend/early next week, albeit still predominantly onshore influenced.
July 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM Units in the area on Rough and Ready Hwy are attempting to locate the reported fire, so far nothing showing.
July 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM Units dispatched for a possible fire on Rough and Ready Hwy.
July 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM Reader Noah reports: There is a medium sized brown dog (possibly shepherd mix) running in the road on Red Dog near the DS Canal. It has what looks to be a piece of rope (perhaps in lieu of a leash).
July 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM Tankers 88 and 89 have lifted to the Debbie incident near Herlong.
July 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and Pacific Gas and Electric Company Partner on Camp Cleanup Efforts to Mitigate Fire Danger in Nevada County. Seven encampments were located, five of which were inhabited by a total of nine people and two were abandoned. Editor’s note: The location is different from the Lowell Fire location.
July 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM NWS update: Normal to near normal temperatures the remainder of this week due to onshore flow, along with dry conditions and periodically breezy onshore winds. Gradual warm-up over the weekend before another slight cool down early next week.
July 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM A dog is running in the lanes on Hwy 174 near Rattlesnake Rd. Please watch for the pup and cars swerving around the small dog.
July 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM With the full wildland response to the Lowell Fire, now is a good time for you to check your go bag. If your lists, go bag and contacts are up to date, you are all set. Good job!
July 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM Updates on the Lowell Fire will be posted on the incident page.
July 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM Still attempting to make access to the Lowell Fire, aircraft are staffing up early and will lift shortly to the incident.
July 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM Now a full wildland dispatch to the fire on Lowell Hill Rd.
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM Dispatch working on a better location for the fire.
July 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM Reported vegetation fire in the area of Lowell Hill Road and Red Dog Road. Units dispatched.
July 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM Smoke seen coming from an engine compartment of a sedan on Hwy 49 near Higgins.
July 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM Non-injury accident on westbound Hwy 20 near Pleasant Valley Rd. The roadway is clear.
July 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM A stalled car is creating a traffic hazard in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 just south of E. Lime Kiln.
July 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM CAL FIRE’s Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) has launched the new California Vegetation Burn Severity Online Viewer, an interactive public mapping tool that shows how wildfires have impacted vegetation across the state. Check out the burn severity of large local fires by moving the slider on the map.
July 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM Reader Joyce reports a semi broke down in the westbound lane of Hwy 20 at the intersection of Pleasant Valley. One lane blocked.
July 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM Units in the area are attempting to locate the reported smoke. So far, nothing showing.
July 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM Smoke check in the area of Hidden Valley Road and Auburn Road, units dispatched.
July 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM An update from Strike Team 4109C currently assigned to the 13,366-acre Green Fire in Shasta County: Crews spent the last shift doing structure defense preparation and supporting firing operations. Yesterday’s shift consisted of firefighters mopping up hot spots after the firing operations on their section of fire line. Firefighters also conducted patrolling of the fire line throughout the night. Thank you to Clayton Thomas of Penn Valley Fire – Strike Team Leader and Josh Ramey of Peardale Chicago Park Fire – Strike Team Leader Trainee.
July 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM An electric car ran out of power and is blocking one lane on southbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows. Use caution in the area.
July 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM All aircraft is leaving the Jones incident, Jones IC is canceling any resources not at scene except the handcrew.
July 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM Units at scene report a 50 by 50 spot, mostly extinguished. The closest two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM Air Attack and tankers have located the fire, a 20 by 20 spot being worked on by locals.
July 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley to the Jones incident in the Red Dog area.
July 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM Small vegetation fire, reported as a 20 by 20 ft spot in a pasture on Jones Ridge Road across from Meadow Way. Units dispatched.
July 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM Power has been restored in the Alta Sierra area.
July 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM Power outage affecting 1,432 customers in the Alta Sierra area. Trouble crew has been dispatched.
July 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM The multi-family alarm on Empire Court is a confirmed false alarm.
July 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM Tanker 89 has been canceled from the Lime incident and is returning to Grass Valley, they’re training with 88 and Air Attack 230 in the Blue Canyon area.
July 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM Tanker 89 has lifted from Grass Valley to the Lime incident above Lake Oroville in Butte County.
July 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM Units at scene on Lakeshore North report a faulty starter on a generator. They can handle, canceling all incoming units.
July 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM Power outage affecting 258 customers mostly along Hwy 20 east of Nevada City. Unscheduled vegetation removal. Estimated time of restoration is 4:45 pm.
July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM Units dispatched for a smoking electrical panel on Lakeshore North Dr in Lake of the Pines.
July 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM These days, seeing a butterfly is worth a photo.
July 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM That car chase on Saturday? Here’s the outcome: Axe-wielding Woman Arrested Following 13-Mile Vehicle Pursuit.
July 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM Power outage affecting 75 customers in North Columbia. PG&E reports emergency repairs in progress. Estimated time of restoration is 4:30 pm.
July 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM Local firefighters have been assigned to the Green Fire near Shasta Lake. All local fire stations remain fully staffed.
July 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM Watch out for a person walking on northbound Hwy 49 near Crestview.
July 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM Heat Advisory remains in effect until 11 pm tonight. Temperature will begin to trend cooler tomorrow and through the week.
July 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM Training exercise has concluded, all aircraft back at their respective bases.
July 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM Air Attack and two tankers have lifted for training in the Meadow Vista area. Helicopter 2HP will be joining them from Auburn. Training only.
July 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM From the Board of Directors of KMVR Community Radio: The Board of Directors of KVMR confirms that Cyrene Jagger is no longer employed as General Manager of KVMR effective July 11, 2025. The Board of Directors is grateful for Cyrene’s contributions to KVMR during her tenure here, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors. As is customary practice, due to privacy concerns the Board of Directors of KVMR will not provide details or comments regarding personnel matters.
July 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM NWS update: Heat Advisory continues today through 11pm Monday. Not much change to the forecast overall, once we’re further into the week, we’ll see a return to more seasonable temperatures with dry and relatively calm conditions. Portions of the Valley will continue to experience hazy conditions due to smoke today as well.
July 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM Units at scene on Vintage Dr report minor injuries only.
July 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM Head-on collision on Vintage Dr at Lime Kiln, units dispatched.
July 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM Units at scene on Easy St report it’s wood stain, not oil. Mostly dried up, maybe 1/2 gallon.
July 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM A gallon of oil has spilled on East Street at Penn Valley Dr. Units dispatched to mitigate.
July 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM Tankers and Air Attack remain overhead at the Shirley incident in the Hurleton area. Forward progress was stopped at 1/4-1/2 acre.
July 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM As a reminder, we do not post about ongoing law enforcement operations.
July 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM Firefighters have contained the Stardust incident off Hwy 193 in Lincoln, Air Attack 230 is returning to Grass Valley.
July 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM Heat Advisory remains in place through 11pm Monday, July 14. We’re still expecting widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk during that time. Temperatures for Monday have increased slightly.
July 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and the Public Health Departments of Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties are issuing a Joint Air Quality Health Advisory due to smoke impacts from the Green Fire near Shasta Lake in Shasta County. The fire is currently estimated at 5916 acres with 0% containment. The fire started on the morning of July 2nd. Editor’s note: The Green Fire is at 8,395 acres as of this morning. Updates here.
July 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM Power outage affecting 414 customers in south county off Perimeter Rd.
July 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM Ballantree IC reports the vegetation portion of the fire is fully contained at 0.23 acres.
July 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM Structure fire on Ballantree Ln reported overnight. Firefighters contained the structure fire and a 1/4 acre extension to the wildland. No injuries reported. Thanks to our readers for the photos.
July 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM Hazy skies again today due to the Green Fire and the Orleans Complex.
July 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM Firefighters in the area on McCourtney are attempting to locate the reported accident. So far, unable to locate.
July 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM Accident on McCourtney Rd at Lucky Nugget Ln, units dispatched.
July 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM Medic unit at scene at Bridgeport can handle, all others can cancel.
July 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM Medical rescue at the river, Bridgeport area. Units arriving at scene.
July 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM Tankers have lifted to the Lyons incident on the Soda Springs area, they’re being canceled as I type.
July 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM Non-injury accident on Dog Bar Rd at Alta Sierra Dr, the roadway is clear.
July 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM The outage along Hwy 49 and Lime Kiln Rd has been reduced to 1,085 customers.
July 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM Power outage in the Smartsville area affecting 506 customers.
July 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM The low-flying helicopter in the Retrac/Hwy 49 area is a PG&E contract helicopter inspecting lines affected by the power outage. The estimated time of restoration for the 1,420 customers out of power is now 1:45 pm.
July 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM Automatically calculated time of restoration is 10:45 for the outage along Hwy 49 and Lime Kiln. Trouble crew has been dispatched.
July 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM PG&E now agrees with Judy, reporting 1,420 customers out of power along Hwy 49. Additionally, the Little Town of Washington is out of power, 143 customers affected.
July 11, 2025 at 6:40 AM Reader Judy reports a power outage along Hwy 49 and Alta Sierra.
July 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM Traffic light at Lime Kiln and Hwy 49 appears to be without power. Use caution in the area.
July 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM From reader Kandice: The July “Buck Moon” over Scotts Flat Lake. The term Buck Moon refers to the time of year when bucks are growing their antlers.
July 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM The smoke forecast for today.
July 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM Units on Mooney Flat report driftsmoke only from the fires in Northern California.
July 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM Smoke check on Mooney Flat Rd in the area of Deer Creek Rd, engines dispatched.
July 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM Units at scene on Tiger Lily will be committed for about 30 minutes.
July 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM Tiger IC requests the two closest engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM First unit at scene on Tiger Lily reports no extension to the wildland, canceling the tankers. Crew and dozer to stage for now.
July 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM Vehicle fire, excavator on fire, with threat to the vegetation on Tiger Lily Lane off Rattlesnake Rd. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM Air Attack 230 reports forward progress of the Moore fire in the Lincoln area has been stopped. Canceling the incoming Type 1 tanker and releasing tankers 88 and 89 back to Grass Valley.
July 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM Air Attack and tankers have lifted from the Grass Valley Air Attack Base to the fire in the Lincoln area.
July 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM Reported vegetation fire in a field in the Lincoln area, units dispatched.
July 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM Fire on PFE rd has been contained at 1/4 acre.
July 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM Vegetation fire 1/4 acre in the grass on PFE Rd in the Rocklin area. Units arriving at scene.
July 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM Unit at scene on Rough and Ready Hwy reports no smoke, no fire. Likely a false alarm.
July 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM Hospice of the Foothills on Rough and Ready Hwy has an alarm sounding for a sprinkler flowing. The building is being evacuated and the first engine is at scene.
July 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM Accident on McCourtney Rd just past the Transfer Station.
July 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM NWS update: Forecast remains on track with the first day of triple digit highs in the Valley and our Heat Advisory for the northern and central Sacramento Valley, northern foothills, and the northern Sierra and southern Cascades, from 11am Friday to 11pm Sunday, July 11 to 13. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk over the northern Sac. Valley is still expected. Otherwise, dry weather continues with weak north winds today into tomorrow bringing hazy conditions.
July 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM You may be noticing haze and even get a whiff of smoke. Several large fires are burning in the northern part of the state and smoke from the Green Fire, the Butler/Orleans Complex and the Marble Complex is carried to the Valley and the Foothills.
July 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM Accident on eastbound I-80, sedan vs semi at the Bowman Rd off ramp. Units at scene have one lane blocked. Roadway will be fully open again shortly.
July 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM Units at scene on Creekhaven are making good progress, canceling the aircraft. One crew to respond, all others can cancel.
July 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire in the North Auburn area on North Creekhaven Ct.
July 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM Heat Advisory for the northern and central Sacramento Valley, northern foothills, and the northern Sierra and southern Cascades, from 11am Friday to 11pm Sunday, July 11 to 13.
July 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM Traffic hazard on Lake Vera/Purdon Rd and New Rome Rd, report of a lane being blocked.
July 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM In June, NCSO SIU and CDFW served eight search warrants over two days, June 18-19, at properties throughout Nevada County, eradicating 12,342 plants and 1,329.3 lbs. of processed cannabis. Two pistols, along with four upper receivers and two lower receivers that can be assembled into additional firearms were confiscated at one private property in the 13000 block of Turkey Point Cir. in Penn Valley on June 19. Additionally, at one property on the 15000 block of Siskiyou Ct. in Grass Valley, Chinese-labeled Carbofuran was located on the property on June 19. Carbofuran is an extremely hazardous pesticide banned in the United States due to its toxicity to humans and the environment. In severe cases, it can lead to convulsions, coma, pulmonary edema, muscle paralysis, and death by asphyxiation, according to the National Library of Medicine1.
July 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM Warming trend begins today with Moderate to locally Major HeatRisk and triple digit highs expected Thursday through Monday.
July 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM Public Works has arrived at Maybert Road in Washington to remove the remnants of tree. Fire has cut away enough of the tree for passenger vehicles to get through.
July 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM Reader report of a truck and trailer blocking one lane on Dog Bar Road near the spring.
July 9, 2025 at 6:51 AM Tree down on Maybert Road in the Town of Washington. The roadway is blocked.
July 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM On the morning of July 8, a Nevada County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (NCSSAR) volunteer was conducting aerial searches via drone for missing 50-year-old Rebecca Heinowitz, of Barrytown, New York, when human remains were discovered along a rocky shore, adjacent to the water’s edge of the Yuba River at approximately 10:58 a.m.
July 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM A smoldering 3 by 6 ft spot on Litton Dr near Sierra College Dr in Grass Valley. Engine dispatched to fully extinguish.
July 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office today confirms the identity of the young man who tragically drowned in the Feather River on July 4, 2025. The victim is 16-year-old Nathan Drake of Marysville.
July 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM Air Attack 230 is en route to a fire in El Dorado County, the Kingvale incident.
July 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM H20 and rescue units are at Bridgeport.
July 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM Reported accident on Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat off ramp.
July 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM The prescribed burn on Toyon has started.
July 8, 2025 at 7:03 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be conducting a prescribed burn on Tuesday July 8th on Toyon Drive in Penn Valley, CA. This burn is in the vicinity of Lake Wildwood, Wildwood West, and surrounding communities. Smoke may be visible broadly during the hours of 8am to 1pm. This is a fuels reduction burn in a mixture of grass and oak woodland vegetation and is part of a larger burn plan encompassing approximately 35 acres on a private property. This is a CalFire permitted burn.
Date: July 8th
Ignition time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Toyon Drive Penn Valley, CA
Size: 7 acres
Personnel: 14
Mop up standard: The burn will be fully mopped up before being left unattended for the night.
Patrol: A daily patrol on the burn location will continue until three consecutive days of no visible fire activity have been recorded.
July 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM Units on Nimbus Dam Road in the Pebble Lane area report a warming fire only, in a fire pit. No other fire on the property. Canceling incoming units.
July 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM Reported debris check near Pebble Place, in the Blue Tent area. Again. Units dispatched.
July 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM Accident on Hwy 49 and Old Hwy 49, just past Reader Ranch.
July 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM Unit at scene on I-80 at the Alta off ramp confirms hot brakes only, no fire. Canceling all incoming resources.
July 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM Heavy smoke coming from the brakes of a semi on westbound I-80 at the Alta off ramp, fire engine requested by CHP now arriving at scene.
July 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM Air Attack and tankers have been canceled from the fire on Hwy 267.
July 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM Air Attack and tankers ae responding to a pickup truck on fire, now with extension to the vegetation, on Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr.
July 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM First unit at scene on Hwy 49 reports no fire, no hazard. All units are canceled.
July 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM Possible vehicle fire, car pulled over on northbound Hwy 49 near S Mack Rd. Smoke coming from the camper of the truck. Units dispatched.
July 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM Joeger IC reports they have extinguished the fire, incoming engine can reduce to code 2. Prevention officer is at scene.
July 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM All aircraft has been canceled from the Joeger incident, firefighters are making good progress.
July 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM First unit at scene on Hwy 49 at Joeger reports they can handle with one additional unit. Aircraft have lifted from Grass Valley.
July 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 49 at Joeger Road, units dispatched.
July 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM Two mailboxes and two trash cans were hit by a car on Chaparral Circle, the driver and the car disappeared in the maze that is Lake Wildwood. Not cool.
July 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM Nevada County Connects update: Route 1B will be operating on a slightly reduced schedule of 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM today. Route 1B departs Tinloy at :30 after the hour. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
July 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM Ki ki has been found. All is well.
July 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM This is Ki ki, missing from Bonanza Way in Rough and Ready. If you have seen the recently groomed feline, please contact 415-999-0915.
July 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM Firefighters have located and extinguished the small fire in the Blue Tent area.
July 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM Engines in the Blue Tent area are attempting to locate the reported fire.
July 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM Debris check in the Blue Tent area, flames seen behind a house in the area of Shasta Dam Way and Pebble Pl..
July 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM Additional response to water rescue has been canceled.
July 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM Water rescue, two females stuck behind a waterfall at the Indian Springs Campground at Eagle Lakes Rd. Units dispatched.
July 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM Dorsey IC confirms a juvenile pulled the alarm – no fire. All engines are being released.
July 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM Firefighters are searching the apartment building for a possible fire. So far, nothing found.
July 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM First unit has arrived at Dorsey Dr, reports nothing showing from the outside.
July 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM Fire alarm at the Grass Valley Apartments on Dorsey Drive. Audible alarm only, no smoke or fire seen. Units dispatched.
July 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM South IC is reporting a new incident at the river, requesting a medic code 3 to the 49 bridge.
July 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM Patient has been lifted to the old bridge on Hwy 49, resources at scene will be committed for another 30 minutes.
July 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM Report of burning plastic smell on Buckeye Court, units dispatched.
July 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM H20 is over the river, a member of the rescue team will prepare the hoist for the patient.
July 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM South IC is requesting CHP Helicopter H20 to report to the bridge for a hoist.
July 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM Rescue crew at scene at the river reports they’ll make access from the old bridge. The patient is between the old and the new bridge, river left.
July 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM First unit has arrived at the South Yuba at the 49 bridge. This is the South incident.
July 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM Patient is out of the water on a rock in the river, per State Parks
July 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM Water rescue, South Yuba at Hwy 49, units dispatched.
July 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM Units at scene on Combie report the coffee shop is roasting a batch of coffee. No fire, just caffeine in the making.
July 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM Smoke check on Hwy 49 and Combie Rd, units dispatched. White smoke coming from the roof of the coffee shop, per a caller.
July 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM Air Attack 230 has lifted towards Meiss incident in the Ione area, no fire in our immediate area at this time.
July 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM Two people stranded on a rock 150 yards downstream from the Confluence of the American River. Rescue units dispatched.
July 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM Thanks to reader Brad for the photo from the Jungle incident.
July 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the ATV fire, they’re mopping up now.
July 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM First NSJ unit at scene reports a fully involved ATV with no extension to the wildland. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM Air Attack 230 and two tankers have lifted from the Grass Valley Air Attack Base to the Jungle incident. Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud.
July 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM Smoke was visible on the cameras, has now dissipated.
July 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported ATV on fire with threat to the vegetation on Jungle Trail near Ananda on the San Juan Ridge.
July 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM Ventilation of the structure has been completed. IC is releasing some of the resources at scene.
July 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM PG&E has checked all the lines and their meters. Mill IC reports they have located the source of the smell, chemical in a washing machine. GVPD lifting the evacuation.
July 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM Evacuation on Mill St is being canceled, false alarm.
July 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM Evacuation on Mill St from Bank St to Neal St.
July 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM PG&E crew has arrived at Mill St.
July 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM All of Mill Street pedestrian zone may be evacuated, the building with the gas leak and the adjacent one are already evacuated. Ventilation equipment is being staged, ready for deployment.
July 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM IC states they are preparing for a large evacuation of the Mill Street area. GVPD to assist.
July 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM Mill IC is requesting two additional engines and a priority response from PG&E gas trouble crew.
July 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM Reported gas hazard, smell of gas in the area, on Mill Street in Grass Valley, units dispatched. Incoming units to access off Neal Street.
July 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM Cooler temperatures continue today with periodically breezy onshore winds. Temperatures will trend warmer overall next week with a brief period of slightly cooler highs around the mid week period. Moderate HeatRisk returns to the Valley and foothills late next week with chances for 100F temperatures in the Valley (Thursday & Friday).
July 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM Crews at scene on Red Dog are mopping up.
July 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM Red IC is canceling the dozer and some incoming engines. Forward progress has been stopped.
July 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM Red IC staging the dozer at Red Dog and Banner, water tender to continue in.
July 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM Additional units responding to the Red incident. Still holding at 1/8th of an acre, burning in grass and backing into oak woodlands.
July 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM Vegetation fire, reported 1/8th of an acre, on Red Dog Road near Peach Court. First unit has arrived. Slow rate of spread, backing down the hill.
July 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM Report of fireworks on Patricia Way.
July 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM Fireworks being set off in the area of Running M Dr. and Greenacres.
July 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM Please make sure your pets are safe before the start of fireworks.
July 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM Sunset IC reports all three spots contained.
July 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM First unit at scene on Sunset reports a 10 by 10 spot smoldering in a slash pile. Canceling all aircraft, dozers to stage at their present location. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM Reported fireworks at the Dorsey Marketplace, units arriving at scene.
July 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM Full wildland dispatch on order for the reported vegetation fire in Weimar.
July 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM Reported vegetation fire on Sunset Way in Weimar, units dispatched.
July 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM Air Attack 17 is arriving over the Nader incident. Engines at scene have knockdown on the fire, most resources dispatched are being canceled.
July 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM New start, vegetation fire on Nader Rd in the Lincoln area.Tanker 82 is overhead.
July 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM Air Attack 17 reports units at scene have a good knockdown on the fire on Hwy 193, they have a line around the fire. Initially a car fire, the fire burnt 1/4 acre of vegetation. Canceling all incoming resources.
July 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM New vegetation fire in the Georgetown area on Hwy 193. TNF Air Attack 17 has lifted from Grass Valley.
July 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM The Grove/Mitchell fire on La Porte Road between Bangor and Sunnyslope has been mapped at 68 acres. Air Attack is holding three helicopters on the fire.
July 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM The District Fire in the Palermo are has been mapped at 42 acres.
July 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM Church IC is keeping two engines at scene, all others are being released.
July 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM Church IC requesting incoming units to stage on Church and Dalton. They’re checking the inside now, no flames or smoke visible from the outside.
July 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM First unit on South Church St reports a two-story home, nothing showing from the outside. They’ll investigate.
July 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM Reported residential structure fire on South Church St in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
July 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM Tankers from Chico continue to work the District fire, one strike team from NEU has been dispatched to the incident.
July 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM Both tankers and the helicopter have been released from the District incident near Palermo.
July 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley, helicopter en route from White Cloud, to a fire in the Palermo area in Butte County. This is the District incident.
July 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM Hwy 49 will be closed from noon to 12:30 for the July 4th Parade.
July 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM Two female Great Pyrenees are missing from Burma Road. If you have seen Shasta and Sierra, please contact 530-559-5856.
July 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM The 2025 Incline Village Fireworks Show has been cancelled after last night’s storm caused damage to the fireworks barge.
July 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM Reports of a loud boom heard in Nevada City in the Seven Hills area. No reports of power outages or accidents.
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM Units at the 49 bridge report it’s a single candle burning near the river. Canceling all incoming resources with the exception of one engine.
July 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM First unit at scene on Placerhills Rd requesting one engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM Accident on Hwy 174 near Hill Dr, motorcycle vs deer. Units dispatched.
July 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM Debris check on the South Yuba River at Hwy 49, units dispatched.
July 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM 10 by 10 ft spot on the hillside on Placerhills Rd at Pinewood Way, units dispatched.
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM No estimated time of restoration yet for the Rough and Ready outage. Trouble crew has been dispatched.
July 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM PG&E now reports 1,053 customers out of power.
July 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM Reader-reported power outage in Rough and Ready – again.
July 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM Air Attack 230 is releasing helicopter 514 back to White Cloud and Tanker 122 back to McClellan from the Newcastle incident.
July 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM Newcastle IC reports there are two separate fires, one on the eastbound side of I-80 is approximately one acre. On the westbound I-80 side, the vehicle accident may have sparked an additional fire. There are no injuries reported from the car accident.
July 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM Units at scene in the Newcastle area report approximately 1/2 acre in the grass, moving uphill. They are taking action now.
July 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM Full widland dispatch for a fire on westbound I-80 in the Newcastle area, sparked by a multi-car accident.
July 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM Reader report of several baby goats in the roadway on the corner of Hwy 20 and Rough and Ready Rd.
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM Updates on the Ravine fire will be posted here.
July 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM Air Attack 230 reports one structure immediately threatened.
July 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM Additional engines are being dispatched to the Ravine fire.
July 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM Fire is somewhat wind-driven, burning in a northerly direction. Structures are threatened.
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM Air Attack 230 has lifted from Grass Valley with two tankers in tow, ordering two additional tankers and one additional helicopter to the Ravine incident.
July 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM Callers report approximately 1/4 acre in grass. This will be the Ravine incident.
July 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM Reported vegetation fire on McCourtney Rd and Long Ravine Rd above Camp Far West Reservoir, full wildland dispatch on order.
July 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM Units at scene of a reported gas hazard on New Mohawk Dr have identified a faulty water heater as the source.
July 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM Air Attack 230 is over the Bell incident, a structure fire with some extension to the wildland. Ground resources are making good progress.
July 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM Scammers Targeting PG&E Customers at an Alarming Rate. Scams reported to PG&E by county in 2025: Butte 62; El Dorado 8; Glenn 3; Nevada 18; Placer 75; Sacramento 270; San Joaquin 130; Shasta 32; Sutter 40; Tehama 6; Yuba 43.
July 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM Accident on Alta Sierra Dr near Hwy 49. Car into a ditch, the roadway is clear.
July 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM Units at scene on I-80 confirm this is a false alarm, hot brakes only.
July 3, 2025 at 6:36 AM Semi truck tire fire on westbound I-80, 1/4 mile west of the Alta on ramp. Units dispatched.
July 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM Non-injury accident on Carrie Dr at Pamela Dr, solo vehicle into a tree, the roadway is partially blocked.
July 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM Units being released from the incident at the Confluence.
July 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM Reported vegetation fire, roadside spots, at the Confluence on Hwy 49 and Old Foresthill Road. Units are at scene.
July 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM Firefighters have come upon a burn pile at a residence in Whispering Pines. They’re making contact with the resident now.
July 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM Report of a bicyclist in the middle of roadway on Pleasant Valley Rd at Penn Valley Dr, popping wheelies. Not sure why that’s worth a report…
July 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM Units in the Red Dog area are attempting to locate the reported smoldering log.
July 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM Units dispatched for a debris fire (smoldering log) on Red Dog Cross and Red Dog Road.
July 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM Firefighters have a hoseline around the Steamboat incident near Hell Hole. No additional growth expected.
July 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM Looks like someone lost a kayak near Dorsey Drive on ramp on northbound Hwy 49, paddles not included. Use caution in the area.
July 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM Welcome and thank you for your service to the newly sworn-in 2025-26 Nevada County Grand Jury.
July 2, 2025 at 6:33 AM Firefighters dispatched for a new vegetation fire in the Hell Hole Reservoir area. This will be the Steamboat incident.
July 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM The gas hazard on Argall Way has been mitigated. PG&E has been notified.
July 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM This older male Chihuahua was found off Hidden Valley Road. Injured by a deer and receiving medical attention currently. The doggie is microchipped , but we have not been able to reach an owner. Please call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041 if you are the owner.
July 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM There’s a medium-sized dog running in the lanes of northbound Hwy 49 at Cameo Drive. Please watch for the pup.
July 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM Announced yesterday evening by the Department of Housing & Community Development: The County of Nevada and Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing, Inc., will receive up to $5,351,453 for the Nevada County Permanent Supportive Housing Expansion Project. This is a conditional award projected to help the County acquire four single-family homes, creating 24 permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness with behavioral health challenges. Full list of grant recipient counties here.
July 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern mountains this afternoon and evening. Areas of Moderate HeatRisk are expected across portions of the Valley and foothills through midweek.
July 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM As a reminder, construction work on I-80 and Hwy 20 will pause, starting tomorrow, for the Independence Day Holiday weekend.
July 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM You can find last month’s log here.