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July 31, 2016 at 3:21 PM
Curious about where #wildfire smoke is today? Here’s a look at the latest analysis! https://t.co/FJFUNo8eN0 #cawx pic.twitter.com/6coe8MBPYS
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016 at 1:12 PM Small fire in Lotus is holding at 4 acres, firefighters are making good progress. Heads up: Lotus between Thompson Hill and Bassi Road is closed.
July 31, 2016 at 12:12 PM Report of a new vegetation fire in the Lotus area on Lotus Road and Granite Creek Road. Full wildland response on order.
July 31, 2016 at 9:29 AM Use caution if driving on Hwy 49 near the Independence Trail outside of Nevada City. Car vs tree, emergency services on scene, no injuries reported.
July 31, 2016 at 1:12 AM Fire on Walsh Street was mostly contained by residents when firefighters arrived.
July 31, 2016 at 12:21 AM Per Caltrans: Roadway clear on Hwy 20 – just west of Lake Spaulding Rd due to a earlier serious crash.
July 31, 2016 at 12:08 AM Multi-family structure fire, apartment complex, in the area of Walsh and Pleasant Street in Grass Valley. Numerous engines en route.
July 30, 2016 at 3:10 PM A new fire start in Placerville, on Pleasant Valley Road and Bucks Bar Road.
July 30, 2016 at 3:09 PM First unit on scene at Eden Rock reports the spot about 50% contained. All incoming aircraft is canceled.A new possible start in Placerville, on {Pleasant Valley Road and Bucks Bar Road.
July 30, 2016 at 3:04 PM Full wildland dispatch, including all tankers, for a 100 by 100 spot reported in the Eden Rock subdivision near Auburn Folsom Road in south Placer County.
July 30, 2016 at 2:24 PM Report of a possibly oversized campfire in the Long Ravine Campground on Rollins Lake Road in the Colfax area. Units en route. Nothing visible from Wolf Mountain, Banner Mountain or Mt. Howell lookouts.
July 30, 2016 at 2:07 PM Firefighters are making good progress on a structure fire with extension to the wildland in Pilothill, near Placerville. Air Attack reports the fire is looking very good and is releasing the tankers. One structure is fully involved. Helicopters on scene are running out of targets, according to Air Attack. Numerous ground resources are on scene and containment is imminent.
July 30, 2016 at 10:22 AM Slight cooling trend – with a side of smoky haze. A cooling trend to begin today as the dominating high pressure pattern weakens. Near normal temperatures are expected by Sunday with dry weather through the extended.
July 30, 2016 at 10:11 AM Today’s air quality forecast from @AIRNow shows much of the valley being Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
July 29, 2016 at 3:51 PM Tree into the power lines on Dixon Lane in Dobbins. Dobbins firefighters en route.
July 29, 2016 at 11:34 AM Given numerous requests, here is the full version of the urgency ordinance as adopted by the Nevada County BOS regarding marijuana cultivation.
July 29, 2016 at 10:36 AM Disabled big rig on EB I-80 east of Colfax cleared. Traffic backlog beginning to flow.
July 29, 2016 at 10:26 AM Air ambulance on order for a logger injured by a falling tree on Marysville Road in Yuba County.
July 29, 2016 at 10:08 AM Caltrans: Disabled big rig on EB I-80 east of Colfax blocking #2/right lane. Traffic is backing up. ETO 1030 a.m.
July 29, 2016 at 9:02 AM Debris fire, reported as garbage being burned, on Mallard Drive near Evergreen Drive (Eskaton Village) in Nevada City. Engines en route.
July 29, 2016 at 7:19 AM Last day of very hot temperatures – for this heatwave. Friday brings another day of hot temperatures. This weekend will also be warm, but temperatures will cool slightly. Isolated thunderstorms are possible over the Sierra crest south of Highway 50 this afternoon, but will likely move east of the crest after developing.
July 29, 2016 at 6:47 AM A car accident on Cement Hill Road in Nevada City has the resulted in a fatality. CHP is on scene and has closed portions off Cement Hill Road to all traffic in both directions. The car reportedly hit a power pole. 54 customers on Cement Hill between Golden Oaks and Piper Lane are without power. Thanks to reader Becky for the details.
July 28, 2016 at 8:52 PM
Current Ozone AQI levels in the Auburn area have reached: 204 AQI (Very Unhealthy) on Thursday, July 28.
Ozone AQI 201-300 Children and people with asthma are the groups most at risk. Increasingly severe symptoms and impaired breathing are likely in active children and adults and people with respiratory disease. There is also an increased likelihood of respiratory effects in the general population. U.S. EPA cautions that “active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion. Everyone else, especially children, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.” ‘Prolonged’ generally means lasting four or more hours with short rest periods. ‘Heavy exertion’ is that which would increase the breathing rate four fold or greater. You can reduce exposure to ozone by: – Exercising in the morning before air quality reaches unhealthy levels – Limiting outdoor activities in both intensity and duration to avoid high breathing rates – Remaining indoors during pollution episodes
Air Quality for other cities in the Sacramento region:
Antelope: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Ozone)
Arden Arcade: Moderate (Ozone)
Auburn: Very Unhealthy (Ozone)
Colfax: Unhealthy (Ozone)
Cool (Seasonal): Unhealthy (Ozone)
Davis: Good (Ozone)
Downtown Sacramento: Good (Ozone)
Elk Grove: Good (Ozone)
Folsom: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Ozone)
Grass Valley: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Ozone)
Lincoln: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Ozone)
Natomas: Moderate (Ozone)
Placerville: Unhealthy (Ozone)
Roseville: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Ozone)
Sloughhouse: Good (Ozone)
Vacaville: Good (Ozone)
Woodland: Moderate (Ozone)
Yuba City: Moderate (Ozone)
July 28, 2016 at 4:05 PM All clear now on I80 after accident near the Newcastle exit.
July 28, 2016 at 3:35 PM EB I-80 near Newcastle, #3 lane blocked due to vehicle fire. Traffic is very slow, starting from Roseville. Be patient and stay cool. Thanks to reader Hilary for the additional info!
July 28, 2016 at 3:21 PM Firefighters are battling a 10 acre fire off Neal Road east off Highway 99E, south of Chico (Butte County)
July 28, 2016 at 8:16 AM Hot and very dry – fire danger increases. Daytime highs will remain well above normal through Friday with little relief overnight. Cooler this weekend. Isolated thunderstorms possible over the Sierra crest today into Saturday.
July 28, 2016 at 8:10 AM A large tree is partially blocking one lane and the footpath on Penn Valley Drive near Horton Street. Use caution in the area, Firefighters are on scene.
July 27, 2016 at 10:34 PM Light streaks seen over Sierra possible space junk re-entering the atmosphere.
July 27, 2016 at 9:09 PM Grass Valley OES E334 along with the rest of #striketeam 4810A have been released from the #SandFire and returned home.
July 27, 2016 at 6:57 PM 1,226 customers in downtown Grass Valley still without power. Outage reaches now from West Main to South Auburn and Pleasant Street.
July 27, 2016 at 6:48 PM Units on scene near Lower Colfax report no fire, all incoming units are being canceled.
July 27, 2016 at 6:31 PM Smoke in a garage across from Lower Colfax Road. Engines are en route, no report of flames.
July 27, 2016 at 6:16 PM Power outage in Grass Valley and surrounding areas after a power pole has been damaged. Firefighters are en route and aware of power lines down. No estimate for restoration of power yet.
July 27, 2016 at 6:15 PM Fire on Oregon Hill Rd contained, firefighters are mopping up now.
July 27, 2016 at 6:11 PM Firefighters on scene at Oregon Hill Rd are making good progress, Air Attack will be over the fire as a precaution.
July 27, 2016 at 6:07 PM Firefighters have located the fire on Oregon Hill Road, a 30 by 30 spot.
July 27, 2016 at 5:58 PM Possible vegetation fire on Oregon Hill Road and Marysville Road in Camptonville. CAL FIRE and Tahoe National Forest units en route to check out the single report.
July 27, 2016 at 1:14 PM Vehicle accident on Hwy 49 near Brewer Road. Two vehicles involved, unknown injuries. Emergency services en route.
July 27, 2016 at 11:26 AM Updates on the Bald Fire in Auburn will be posted here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/bald/
July 27, 2016 at 11:09 AM New start in the Auburn area, on Bald Hill Road near Mt. Vernon Road. Units are on scene working the vegetation fire. The fire is mostly burning in blackberries and other heavier fuels. Two structured may eventually be threatened. The fire has a potential of about 2-5 acres. Additional resources are being dispatched to the incident.
July 27, 2016 at 10:48 AM Athens Fire in the Lincoln area is a fire at a pallet factory. Firefighters are making goof progress and keeping the extension to the wildland at a minimum.
July 27, 2016 at 9:14 AM Vegetation fire on Athens Ave and Fiddyment Road in Auburn. Sunset is closed to traffic.
July 27, 2016 at 7:58 AM Hot and Hazy 2 – No change. Daytime highs will remain well above normal through Friday with little relief overnight. Cooler this weekend with isolated thunderstorms possible over the higher Sierra.
July 26, 2016 at 11:34 PM Firefighters have located a car on fire off Hammonton-Smartsville Road with a small extension to the wildland, now reported as approximately 1 acre of vegetation involved.
July 26, 2016 at 11:17 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire in the Yuba Goldfields near Hammonton-Smartsville Road. Reported as a glow seen approximately 3 miles in the gold fields. Several engines and a Washington Ridge crew are being dispatched.
July 26, 2016 at 9:55 PM Firefighters searched the area extensively and were unable to locate any fire.
July 26, 2016 at 9:15 PM Campfire or escaped campfire reported at Edwards Crossing on the Nevada City side, 100 yards past the restroom on the trail. Three engines are being dispatched.
July 26, 2016 at 1:15 PM We will be reporting live from the BOS Chambers on the proposed repeal of the outdoor cultivation ordinance. Follow the meeting here.
July 26, 2016 at 8:44 AM Heat alert through Friday in Nevada County. The HEAT is back this week with temps approaching 100 degrees in Western Nevada County and the mid-90s in Eastern County. The Nevada County Public Health Department would like to remind everyone that higher temperatures can be dangerous for all persons but especially the very young, senior citizens, and those with chronic medical conditions as these groups of vulnerable people have a harder time regulating their body temperature.
July 26, 2016 at 8:04 AM Just because it’s fire season doesn’t mean your local firefighters stop training. If you see engines and firefighters near Empire Mine State Park outside of Grass Valley between now and noon – they are having a wildland exercise to be even better prepared.
July 26, 2016 at 7:59 AM If you plan on attending the morning session of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors – the marijuana ordinance is on the afternoon calendar – know that the meeting starts at 9:30, not 9:00 am as usual.
July 26, 2016 at 7:53 AM Hot and hazy. Heat wave this week with widespread triple digit heat in the valley. Please take care of yourself, others, and pets in this weather pattern to avoid heat illness. Monsoonal moisture could trigger some thunderstorms over the Sierra crest and eastward Thursday into Saturday. Slight cooling trend starts over the weekend.
July 25, 2016 at 9:31 PM Confirmed fatality at the accident on Purdon. No further details.
July 25, 2016 at 9:01 PM Firefighters have located the accident near Purdon Crossing and are stabilizing the vehicle to extricate the patient.
July 25, 2016 at 8:47 PM Vehicle accident on the Nevada City side of the Purdon Bridge. NSJ and Consolidated Fire en route.
July 25, 2016 at 2:25 PM Current Ozone AQI levels in the Auburn area have reached: 112 AQI (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) on Monday, July 25. Ozone AQI 101-150 Children and people with asthma are the groups most at risk. There is an increased likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease. U.S. EPA cautions that “active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.” ‘Prolonged’ generally means lasting four or more hours with short rest periods. ‘Heavy exertion’ is that which would increase the resting breathing rate four fold or greater. You can reduce exposure to ozone by: – Exercising in the morning before air quality reaches unhealthy levels – Reducing the intensity and duration of your outdoor activities in the afternoon
July 25, 2016 at 1:13 PM Nevada County Fire JOA reports: Grass Valley OES 334 arrived at the Sand Fire this morning as part of #striketeam 4810 A.
July 25, 2016 at 10:44 AM Smoke from the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County is spreading across the northern San Joaquin and southern Sacramento Valleys and into the foothills and northern Sierra. This is bringing some hazy skies to those areas. AirNow is forecasting this could also bring air quality levels that will be locally Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) today.
July 25, 2016 at 8:29 AM Wondering about the hazy look to the sky? Smoke from the #SoberanesFire is spreading over portions of the area says NWS Sacramento
July 25, 2016 at 8:27 AM Today will be the coolest day of the week. Today will still be very warm, but cooler than yesterday as a weak trough moves across NorCal. Hot weather returns Tuesday through Friday as high pressure builds and brings well above normal temperatures with widespread triple digit heat in the valley. Cooler weather expected this weekend.
July 23, 2016 at 1:47 PM Smoke check in the area of the Lowell Fire turns out to be dust. Tanker 88 was in the area, reports a good amount of dust but no smoke.
July 23, 2016 at 10:03 AM Smoke report from two lookouts, engines reporting to the Garden Bar Road area to check.
July 23, 2016 at 9:48 AM Heating up to near record highs through the week. Building high pressure will bring dry weather with above normal temperatures into next week. Triple digit heat expected in the Central Valley today with slight cooling possible Sunday into Monday…greater near Delta influenced areas. Additional warming expected next week with high temperatures upwards of 10 degrees above normal, but remaining below record values.
July 22, 2016 at 3:49 PM Vehicle into a tree at North Bloomfield near Hey 49 in Nevada City. Accident is close to the stop sign, reported as an older white 4-door sedan. Medics are in route.
July 22, 2016 at 3:19 PM Rescue at Emerald Pools underway.
July 22, 2016 at 3:08 PM Updates on the Loganville Fire near Sierra City: http://yubanet.com/Fires/loganville/.
Updates on the Storksbill Fire near Pilot Hill in El Dorado County: http://yubanet.com/Fires/storksbill-near-pilot-hill-el-dorado-county/
July 22, 2016 at 4:13 AM Transition to above normal temperatures over the weekend. Near normal temperatures today then transition to above normal temperatures over the weekend and through next week. Highs 5 to 10 degrees above normal during this time. No precipitation expected through the next 7 days.
July 21, 2016 at 6:17 PM CAL FIRE Butte County Firefighters at scene of a vegetation fire Ahart Rd, Honcut in Butte County. The fire is estimated at 15-20 acres, numerous resources and air support on scene.
July 21, 2016 at 4:54 PM Smoke check north of Collins Lake in the Dobbins area, possibly Sunnyside Lane. Light column reported by Oregon Peak lookout.
July 21, 2016 at 1:21 PM Traffic is being stopped at Whispering Pines and Brunswick to allow for firefighter access. There are no threats to structures or evacuations.
July 21, 2016 at 1:07 PM Vegetation fire reported on Clydesdale Court across from Whispering Pines in Grass Valley. Engines en route.
July 21, 2016 at 1:02 PM Smoke was reported at a business on Broad Street in Nevada City. Turns out it was a faulty air conditioning unit. No fire and all units have been released.
July 21, 2016 at 12:17 PM The draft for the amended ordinance regarding cannabis cultivation has been released. Follow this developing story: http://yubanet.com/m/proposed-after-w-ordinance-text-released/
July 21, 2016 at 9:00 AM Firefighters on Moonshine Road report: No vehicle accident, no smoke, no fire.
July 21, 2016 at 8:38 AM The green helicopter flying low in the Yuba canyon is PG&E taking The Union on a ride to see tree mortality in Nevada County. Also, scaring the wildlife.
July 21, 2016 at 8:36 AM Reported passenger vehicle fire on Hwy 49 and Moonshine Road in the North San Juan area. Some extension to the wildland. North San Juan Fire, Camptonville Fire, CAL FIRE and TNF resources en route.
July 21, 2016 at 8:18 AM Power has been restored in most of North San Juan, crews are on site and estimated restoration time has been pushed to 11:45.
July 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM One last cool day. Today’s high temperatures will come in below normal nearly all areas. This is the last day below normal temperatures are expected before a warming trend brings a quick warm up starting Friday. High temperatures Friday are expected to come in near normal with highs several degrees above normal over the weekend and then on through next week.
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July 21, 2016 at 7:26 AM Power outage affecting 1,136 PG&E customers in the North San Juan area. No firm time of restoration given. Tentative ETR is 9:45 am.
July 20, 2016 at 9:35 PM A small fire by Stampede has been contained. http://yubanet.com/Fires/stampede/ If you’re driving towards Fallon, you’ll see a much larger one. http://yubanet.com/Fires/little-den/ Temperatures will heat up this weekend, use extreme caution – please!
July 20, 2016 at 4:26 PM Vehicle rollover on Hwy 20 near Valencia Road north off Nevada City. Emergency services are en route.
July 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM Power lines down on the 27000 block of Sweetland Road in North San Juan. NSJ Fire en route.
July 20, 2016 at 11:13 AM One lane is now cleared on Hwy 17 at Greenhorn Access Road, traffic control is in place.
July 20, 2016 at 10:51 AM Accident on Hwy 174 near Greenhorn Access Rd. Two vehicles, no injuries but the roadway is partially blocked. An axle come off one of the vehicles. Slow down and use caution in the area.
July 20, 2016 at 7:02 AM Summer heat returns this weekend. We still have a couple of days left to enjoy the cooler than normal temperatures we have had over the last several days. Summer heat returns over the weekend with daytime highs expected to cross back into above normal territory.
July 20, 2016 at 6:59 AM WB 80 between Rocklin Road and Eureka closed due to police activity.
July 19, 2016 at 3:51 PM One patient is being transported to Sutter Roseville from the West Main accident.
July 19, 2016 at 3:34 PM Nevada County Fire JOA units responding for a traffic collision on the 300 block of W Main St. in Grass Valley. Please use caution in the area and expect delays.
July 19, 2016 at 10:43 AM Hey 49 eastbound has been reopened. All lanes are clear.
July 19, 2016 at 10:32 AM Hwy 49, east of Dorsey in Nevada County, eastbound lanes are blocked due to a collision. Traffic is being diverted off at Idaho-Maryland Road. No estimate of when the lanes will reopen.
July 19, 2016 at 9:32 AM Initial report, more details to follow: Suspicious death on Relief Hill Rd in the Town of Washington
July 19, 2016 at 7:42 AM Unseasonably mild until Friday. Below average temperatures continue into mid-week as a low pressure system moves across the Pacific Northwest. Warming will return by the end of the week. High temperatures today will once again be unseasonably mild across the interior of NorCal and are forecast to be around 10 degrees below average for mid-July.
July 18, 2016 at 10:01 AM Major injury accident on Hwy 49 westbound between Gold Flat and Brunswick exit. Numerous emergency services in scene. Both sides of the highway are affected. Use an alternate route if possible.
July 18, 2016 at 8:53 AM A good reminder for property owners in the South Yuba canyon: Campfires on private property create responsibility and liability
July 18, 2016 at 7:09 AM Mild, but very breezy midsummer weather – increasing fire danger. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph and low humidity with little to no rainfall during the last two months will lead to high fire danger on Monday across much of western Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin and northeast California. Wind gusts of 30-40 mph will kick up around 10 am Monday morning and continue well into Monday evening. Under these dry conditions even a small spark can quickly grow into a large and dangerous wildfire before first responders can contain them. Here are a few tips to remember. Always follow local burn restrictions, stow your trailer chains so they don’t drag on the ground, postpone target shooting, and avoid any activity that may create a spark near dry vegetation.
July 17, 2016 at 1:25 PM Air ambulance has lifted from Western Gateway Park with the patient on board.
July 17, 2016 at 1:19 PM CHP units are on scene, roadway will be blocked for at least another hour.
July 17, 2016 at 1:09 PM Second air ambulance requested for the Indian Springs accident, avoid the area and use an alternate route.
July 17, 2016 at 12:56 PM Air ambulance en route to the incident at Bridgeport has been canceled and is diverting to the accident on Indian Springs Road as a precautionary measure.
July 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM Major injury accident on Indian Springs Road and Pilot Peak Lane in the Penn Valley area. Possible extrication required. Roadway is completely blocked.
July 17, 2016 at 12:46 PM Patient is out of the water, first units have arrived at scene.
July 17, 2016 at 12:36 PM Possible water rescue at Bridgeport, North San Juan Fire, Nevada County JOA and Penn Valley units en route.
July 17, 2016 at 10:31 AM Vegetation fire near Silver Fork Rd and Packsaddle Pass near Kyburz on the Eldorado National Forest, resources en route.
July 16, 2016 at 8:29 PM Grass fire on Quarry Road near Founders Lane in Diamond Springs, El Dorado County. Firefighters have closed off Quarry Road just south of the quary. Road closures is expected to last no more than an hour.
July 16, 2016 at 4:28 PM Report of a small vegetation fire in the Davies Creek area in Sierra County. TNF resources are responding.
July 16, 2016 at 2:48 PM Reports of several cars parked over the fogline on Hwy 49 at the 49er Bridge at the South Yuba. Both northbound and southbound lanes are partially blocked. Use caution in the area and watch for tow trucks removing the safety hazards.
July 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM Three Washington Ridge crews are being dispatched to a fire near Placerville on North Shingle Road.
July 16, 2016 at 9:12 AM Cool weekend, but heat will be back by midweek. Near to below normal temperatures are expected this weekend through Tuesday as a disturbance moves north of NorCal. Temperatures will gradually warm up starting Wednesday. Dry weather will continue over the next 7 days.
July 16, 2016 at 9:02 AM Reported as a large pile of debris, including tires. Approximately 75 by 25′ looks like plywood, tires and other debris. Firefighters on scene almost have a knockdown on the fire.
July 16, 2016 at 8:57 AM Latest report is of black smoke, possibly tires burning down the embankment. Chief 6800 is at scene, requesting a closure on Hwy 20.
July 16, 2016 at 8:53 AM Report of a vegetation fire, fire down the embankment at Hwy 20 and Parks Bar Bridge in the Smartsville area.
July 16, 2016 at 12:06 AM Vehicle off the roadway on Willow Valley Road in Nevada City. Emergency services en route.
July 15, 2016 at 9:57 PM Landing zone has been moved to the Rood Center for the Hwy 49 accident.
July 15, 2016 at 9:38 PM Helicopter requested for the accident on Hey 49 and Tyler Foote. Landing zone will be North San Juan Fire Station 3.
July 15, 2016 at 9:36 PM Vehicle vs motorcycle accident on Hwy 49 at Tyler Foote in North San Juan. NSJ Fire is on scene, reporting single patient on the roadway. Requesting an ambulance code 3 (lights and sirens).
July 15, 2016 at 8:40 PM Updates in the Jaguar Fire in Alta Sierra are here: Jaguar Fire
July 15, 2016 at 6:15 PM Current Ozone AQI levels in the Auburn area have reached: 151 AQI (Unhealthy) on Friday, July 15.
July 15, 2016 at 3:08 PM Current Ozone AQI levels in the Colfax area have reached: 112 AQI (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) on Friday, July 15. Ozone AQI 101-150 Children and people with asthma are the groups most at risk. There is an increased likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease. U.S. EPA cautions that “active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.” ‘Prolonged’ generally means lasting four or more hours with short rest periods. ‘Heavy exertion’ is that which would increase the resting breathing rate four fold or greater. You can reduce exposure to ozone by: – Exercising in the morning before air quality reaches unhealthy levels – Reducing the intensity and duration of your outdoor activities in the afternoon
July 15, 2016 at 10:06 AM All Forest Service and CAL FIRE lookouts are staffed. Thanks to the volunteers for spotting many fires early on! On National Forests in California 58,000 acres burned so far this year marked by few lightning fires (65) compared to human-caused (288).
July 15, 2016 at 6:58 AM Another hot day today, weekend temps to bring some relief. Dry weather with temperatures above normal today then cooling to normal or slightly below over the weekend into the middle of next week. We are expecting another hot day on Friday before an upper level trough moves in. This will bring cooling across Northern California while an enhanced onshore flow will bring additional cooling to the delta region.
July 14, 2016 at 3:19 PM Grey pickup into a ditch on HWy 174 at the Bear River Bridge. Units en route.
July 14, 2016 at 2:16 PM Updates on the Grizzly Fire are here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/grizzly/
July 14, 2016 at 2:15 PM New fire on Quartz Mine Drive in Newcastle, approximately 3 acres. Air tankers are working the fire, making good progress.
July 14, 2016 at 2:01 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire on Grizzly Hill Road in North San Juan.
July 14, 2016 at 1:27 PM All units are being canceled for the Lime Kiln incident, no fire located.
July 14, 2016 at 1:23 PM Numerous engines in the Lime Kiln area, so far unable to locate any smoke or fire.
July 14, 2016 at 1:18 PM First units arriving in the area, investigating.
July 14, 2016 at 1:15 PM Possible vegetation fire on Hwy 49 near Lime Kiln Road in Grass Valley. Reported white smoke, maybe dissipating.
July 14, 2016 at 8:38 AM Logging truck vs Honda Odyssey at Marysville Road and Old Dobbins Road. Medic on scene.
July 14, 2016 at 7:09 AM Hottest day of the week today, slight cooldown this weekend. Dry weather this week with temperatures above normal through the end of the week then cooling below normal over the weekend. A slow warm up to near normal again through the middle of next week.
The Nevada City special council meeting is live here: live coverage KVMR is carrying the public comments live.
July 13, 2016 at 2:20 PM Car fire, reported as a motorhome on fire at Hwy 49 and LaBarr Meadows Road. Occupants are out of the vehicle.
July 13, 2016 at 2:18 PM The updated accident location is Hwy 49 and Alta Sierra Dr. The vehicle involved in the accident was reported earlier on Brunswick, unable to maintain lanes and driving at a high rate of speed.
July 13, 2016 at 1:52 PM Non-injury vehicle accident at the Hwy 49 and LaBarr Meadows Road intersection.
July 13, 2016 at 6:56 AM Dry, hot and no precip in sight. Dry weather this week with temperatures above normal through the end of the week then cooling to near normal over the weekend.
July 13, 2016 at 6:12 AM Firefighters are on scene of a small vegetation fire on Pleasant Valley Road near Vicki Drive in North San Juan. Reported as less than a quarter acre.
July 12, 2016 at 7:44 AM First unit at scene on Hwy 20 and Melody Road in the Smartsville area reports a small spot, now extinguished started by a Caltrans mowing crew. All incoming units are being canceled.
July 12, 2016 at 7:37 AM Report of a vegetation fire in the Hwy 20 and Melody lane area.
July 12, 2016 at 7:06 AM Heat II – The return of Summer. Dry weather this week with temperatures warming back to around average or slightly above. High pressure will build in this week which will result in a warming trend! Temperatures are expected to be above average starting Wednesday.
July 11, 2016 at 8:48 AM The reported column of smoke on Idaho-Maryland Road is a dozer working on the road to the previous fire. All units are being canceled.
July 11, 2016 at 8:45 AM Report of a vegetation fire on Idaho-Maryland Road in Grass Valley. No details yet.
July 11, 2016 at 7:49 AM Warming up again this week. Dry weather returns this week with temperatures warming back to around average or slightly above. High pressure rebuilds across the region this week. High temperatures today will warm back to around seasonal average across interior NorCal.
July 11, 2016 at 7:30 AM Report of someone burning trash on Red Dog near Buckeye. Units are en route. Updates: http://yubanet.com/Fires/reddog/
July 11, 2016 at 7:14 AM Firefighters have fully contained the small vegetation fire off Gracie Road in Nevada City.
July 10, 2016 at 12:50 PM Mt. Howell lookout is reporting grey smoke in the Garden Valley area. CHP reports possible fire near Folsom Lake.
July 10, 2016 at 12:43 PM Sweetwater IC reports the forward progress of the fire in Cool has been stopped. Firefighters are extinguishing numerous spots, but fire will be contained shortly.
July 10, 2016 at 12:34 PM Report of a vegetation fire in Cool, on Balloon Ridge Trail and Sweetwater. Numerous engines en route.
July 10, 2016 at 12:31 PM First unit has arrived on scene, found a small spot already extinguished by residents. Only one engine to continue in, all others are canceled. The 10 by 20 spot appears to have been caused by mowing.
July 10, 2016 at 12:29 PM Fire units are on Running M Drive, report nothing showing. Aircraft and some engines are being canceled.
July 10, 2016 at 12:26 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire on Running M Dr / Green Acres Dr near Hwy 49, north of Lake of the Pines.
July 9, 2016 at 11:25 PM Large bonfire on You Bet Road, reported in the campground. Units en route.
July 9, 2016 at 10:14 PM Vegetation fire on Walsh Lane in Smartsville. Reported as approximately 1 acre and burning at a rapid rate of spread, engines are en route, with dozer and hand crews.
July 9, 2016 at 4:49 PM Fire near Camptonville, called the Yuba Fire. All updates will be here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/yuba/
July 9, 2016 at 4:20 PM Firefighters at Edwards and Purdon Crossing have been unable to locate the reported injured biker. Request for a helicopter to check the river between Edwards and Purdon Crossing has been made.
July 9, 2016 at 3:52 PM Additional units are being dispatched to Purdon Crossing, unclear where the reported injured mountain biker is located.
July 9, 2016 at 3:38 PM Medical call at Edwards Crossing at the South Yuba river for an injured mountain biker. Medic and fire en route.
July 9, 2016 at 8:48 AM Cool weekend, then heating up again. Below normal temperatures will continue through early next week with breezy conditions at times. There is a slight chance of weekend showers for Shasta County. Dry weather is expected next week. Temperatures will warm back to normal Monday, reaching a little above normal by mid week.
July 8, 2016 at 7:28 PM Smoke check in the Alta area, caller from Casa Loma reports up and down smoke in the area. Engines out to investigate.
July 8, 2016 at 5:04 PM All updates on the fire on Idaho-Maryland will be posted here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/centennial/
July 8, 2016 at 4:50 PM Air Attack and a dozer requested to the fire on Centennial, tankers are on hold for now. Per the Incident Commander, the fire appears to burn into the burn scar of last year’s fire.
July 8, 2016 at 4:48 PM Possible vegetation fire on Centennial Drive in Grass Valley. Numerous engines en route, access from De Martini RV.
July 8, 2016 at 1:03 PM One Washington Ridge Crew and a helicopter requested as a precautionary measure to the Iowa Hill camp fire. The crew will conduct extensive mop-up in the inaccessible area.
July 8, 2016 at 11:28 AM Air Attack reports this is a small fire only in the Iowa Hill area, some resources are being canceled.
July 8, 2016 at 11:21 AM Report of a possible vegetation fire on Iowa Hill Road in the Colfax area. Units are en route.
July 8, 2016 at 9:57 AM Search warrant yielded at huge bust at Rainbow’s End: Over 1,000 marijuana plants, guns and two honey oil labs found during raid on Rainbow’s End in Nevada City
July 8, 2016 at 9:04 AM Breezy and cool weekend ahead. Below normal temperatures will continue through early next week with breezy conditions at times. A slight chance of showers is possible in the far northern mountains (Shasta County) mainly today and Saturday.
July 7, 2016 at 7:05 AM Cooler temps will prevail. Below average temperatures with breezy conditions at times this week. Slight chance of showers possible in the far northern mountains (Shasta County) Friday through Sunday.
July 6, 2016 at 8:34 PM Waldo IC is canceling the crew, the dozer and a water tender. Good progress on site, fire is nearly contained.
July 6, 2016 at 8:21 PM First unit at scene on Waldo reports approximately 1 acre of grass and brush, burning at a slow rate of spread within the containment lines of the shooting range.
July 6, 2016 at 8:16 PM Report of a vegetation fire on Waldo Road, in the Smartsville area near the Spenceville. Yuba County Sheriff reported the incident, possible fireworks. Numerous engines, crews and water tenders en route.
July 6, 2016 at 3:48 PM BLM, NDF, and HTF Air and Ground resources are on scene and en route to the fire above Sparks, NV. Reported as 200 acres now.
July 6, 2016 at 3:38 PM Small vegetation fire in the area of Prosser Lake. Air Attack 17 is overhead and reports a single tree on fire, very little potential for spread. First units are about to arrive on scene.
July 6, 2016 at 9:03 AM Smoke check requested in the area of Hwy 174 and Laws Ranch Cross. Engines en route.
July 6, 2016 at 8:41 AM It’s time for this reminder: I see smoke – Now what?
July 6, 2016 at 8:09 AM Cooler temperatures a welcome change for everyone, including firefighters. Cooler temperatures continue this week with Saturday being the coolest day. A trough will deepen Friday into Saturday and may bring some showers to far NorCal. This trough will also bring cooler and moister air which is helpful for firefighting.
July 5, 2016 at 8:33 PM The last victim has been extricated from the accident on westbound I80 near Alta.
July 5, 2016 at 6:35 PM Two air ambulances inbound for the accident on I 80. One confirmed fatality, 2 major injuries reported. The helicopters will land on the Alta pass.
July 5, 2016 at 6:19 PM Vehicle though the guardrail on I80 westbound, 2/3 mile east of Alta. Three patients require extrication from the vehicle that landed on the railroad tracks. All railroad traffic is being shut down, a portion of westbound I80 will be shut down as a landing zone for the air ambulances. Expect delays and use an alternate route if possible.
July 5, 2016 at 2:52 PM Passenger vehicle plowed into the tree and possibly the Grass Valley post Office. Emergency services on scene, use caution in the area.
July 5, 2016 at 1:37 PM Solo vehicle accident on westbound Hwy 20 just east of Lowell Hill Road. Eastbound lane is blocked.
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July 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM Currently there is a small vegetation fire along the river corridor near Squaw Valley. There are air resources from CALFIRE, Engines from US Forest Service, Squaw Valley Fire, Truckee Fire and North Tahoe Fire are on scene. Appears to be contained at approximately 1 acre. Be careful when traveling through the area, possible traffic delays. Go to Readyforwildfire.org for information on defensible space and evacuation plans. CAL FIRE Tanker 88 returning from a small fire between West River and Squaw Valley in the Truckee area.
July 5, 2016 at 7:51 AM Vehicle accident on Brunswick Road and Woodruff Lane.
July 5, 2016 at 7:05 AM Report of a possible vegetation fire on Red Dog Road near Buckeye Court in Nevada City. Numerous engines en route. Watch for engines! Updates on the Red Fire are posted here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/red/
July 5, 2016 at 7:05 AM Smoke check requested in the area of Cascade Shores in Nevada City.
July 5, 2016 at 6:37 AM Mild temperatures for the rest of the week. Below normal temperatures with occasional breezy winds this week. Mild temperatures continue this week across Interior NorCal. Saturday will be the coolest day this week with the possibility of some light showers across the mountains in Shasta County, but the rest of the region will remain dry.
July 4, 2016 at 8:20 AM Cooling trend with below normal high temperatures this week. Expect mild temperatures today across NorCal. Daytime highs will be a little cooler than yesterday.
July 3, 2016 at 6:47 PM So far aerial and ground resources have been unable to locate a fire. Penn Valley resources will continue to investigate.
July 3, 2016 at 6:39 PM Full wildland dispatch for smoke reported in the area of Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley.
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July 3, 2016 at 5:22 PM Bridgeport river rescue, upstream from the bridge 3/4 mile. H20 landed on the river bank and loaded the patient. Station 42 and North San Juan Fire responded to this incident, which is different from the rescue at the 49er Bridge.
July 3, 2016 at 1:37 PM The patient has been flown from Hoyts Crossing to the landing zone at the 49er Bridge. CalStar air ambulance is awaiting the patient.
July 3, 2016 at 12:21 PM Air ambulance has been ordered for the accident at the South Yuba. Better location is closer to Hoyts Crossing.
July 3, 2016 at 12:15 PM Nevada County Fire JOA units responding for a possible water rescue at the South Yuba River Bridge on HWY 49 please watch out for responding units.
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July 3, 2016 at 11:44 AM You may have seen this sign on Brunswick Road near the Horsemen’s Club. The wording is a little unclear, here is a reminder: As we begin the 4th of July Holiday weekend to celebrate our nations independence we would like to remind the public that they are prohibited from using, discharging or possessing any firework including those listed as Safe and Sane by the State Fire Marshal within the unincorporated areas of Nevada County and within the City Limits of the City of Grass Valley.
July 3, 2016 at 8:26 AM Vehicle vs pole on Auburn Road and McCourtney in Grass Valley. Unknown injuries, emergency services en route, possible power lines down.
July 2, 2016 at 5:26 PM Rollover accident on Hwy 174 and Rollins Lake Road. Vehicle vs telephone pole. Minor injuries only, firefighters, CHP and Sheriff’s deputies on scene. Use caution in the area!
July 2, 2016 at 2:23 PM Updates on the fire on Marysville Road are posted here: http://yubanet.com/Fires/marysville/
July 2, 2016 at 2:16 PM Vegetation fire, reported as a building column in the area of Loma Rica Road and Marysville Road in Yuba County. One unit is on scene, reports approximately 1 acre with a rapid rate of spread. Full wildland dispatch en route.
July 2, 2016 at 8:12 AM A little cooler and a little smoky. A weak trough will move across the region today which will bring some cooling to interior NorCal by up to 6 degrees. Temperatures will still be warm, though, from the 90s up to low 100s. Slight chance of thunderstorm development south of Lake Tahoe region, near and east of Sierra Crest this afternoon and evening. Delta Breeze will increase by this evening to bring additional cooling to the area.
July 1, 2016 at 9:58 PM Fire fighters are on scene of a vegetation fire in the vicinity of Twin Cities Church on Rough&Ready Hwy in Grass Valley. They are about to contain the small fire and have a suspect in custody. Law enforcement and a prevention officer have been requested to the scene.
July 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM The Trailhead Fire is very active at theis time, smoke is widely seen in the Placer, Eldorado and Nevada County areas.
July 1, 2016 at 4:29 PM The structure fire on Bevan Road in Loma Rica, Yuba County, is in the mop-up stage.
July 1, 2016 at 11:05 AM CHP Helicopter H24 was in the South Yuba canyon and fire engines were on North Bloomfield, down to Edwards Crossing looking for a reported vehicle into a tree. Unable to locate from the ground and the air.
July 1, 2016 at 7:20 AM Hot and dry today, slight cooling trend over the weekend. Hot and mainly dry this week. A slight cooling trend starting this weekend and continuing through the week. Isolated late day thunderstorms possible over the Sierra Friday and Saturday.
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July 1, 2016 at 6:51 AM A good reminder: Firefighters remind Public: No fireworks allowed in Nevada County – be safe
July 1, 2016 at 6:46 AM All backyard burning is banned in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.