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June 30, 2021 at 9:21 PM Engine has located a railroad tie on fire in Blue Canyon. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 30, 2021 at 9:18 PM Holding all resources dispatched at their present location until a fire can be located in Blue Canyon. Still nothing showing.
June 30, 2021 at 9:15 PM Engines in the Blue Canyon area are attempting to locate the reported fire, so far nothing showing.
June 30, 2021 at 9:03 PM Reported vegetation fire, full wildland dispatch on order, for a fire at the bottom of Blue Canyon near the railroad tracks.
June 30, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Nevada County Public Health reports 4 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,958 cases since the start of the pandemic, 59 are active. Seven people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
95,444 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
46,780 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 54% of residents 18 and older. 54,186 residents have received at least one dose.
June 30, 2021 at 5:31 PM Vegetation fire in the Sierra Valley area, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 30, 2021 at 2:21 PM Units in the Hirschdale are are unable to locate any smoke, nothing visible on the cameras either.
June 30, 2021 at 2:13 PM Reported vegetation fire, brush on the side of the highway on fire, on eastbound I-80 near Hirschdale.
June 30, 2021 at 1:18 PM No injuries reported after a hit and run accident in the Wildwood Shopping Center. Emergency services at scene report 3 infants in the damaged car are fine, just a little scared. The other car reportedly continued to Penn Valley.
June 30, 2021 at 1:07 PM A look from above on the Royal incident shows the steepness of the terrain. As a reminder, the Royal incident is on the Tahoe National Forest on an extremely steep slope above Wabena Creek. Access to the fire is very difficult, sparse vegetation with a rocky cliff make for little to no growth potential. Smoke can be seen at times from I-80 or the Soda Springs area. Firefighters at scene are constructing indirect containment lines given the terrain.
June 30, 2021 at 12:14 PM All updates on the Folsom Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/folsom/
June 30, 2021 at 12:08 PM Ongoing evacuations in the Auburn Folsom Rd. area, air support will arrive over the Folsom incident shortly.
June 30, 2021 at 12:04 PM There appear to be several fires on Auburn Folsom Road, at least three fires. One has imminent threat to structures. Evacuations are in progress.
June 30, 2021 at 11:59 AM Full wildland response dispatched to a reported fire on Auburn Folsom Road in the Newcastle area.
June 30, 2021 at 11:34 AM A small, lightning-caused fire in Royal Gorge south of I-80 is still at 0.18 acres. The Royal incident is on the Tahoe National Forest on an extremely steep slope above Wabena Creek. Access to the fire is very difficult, sparse vegetation with a rocky cliff make for little to no growth potential. Smoke can be seen at times from I-80 or the Soda Springs area. Firefighters at scene are constructing indirect containment lines given the terrain.
June 30, 2021 at 10:36 AM Vehicle accident on Hwy 49 near Indian Valley Road in Camptonville. Reported as an overturned vehicle, emergency services at scene.
June 30, 2021 at 9:38 AM The helicopter flying low over the North San Juan area is conducting routine inspections of power lines. There is no fire and no law enforcement situation.
June 30, 2021 at 8:33 AM Isolated mountain thunderstorms this week. Increased onshore flow is expected to continue today into the weekend. Above normal temperatures and locally moderate heat risk are still forecast in the Northern Sacramento Valley with highs 100-106° through the weekend. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible near the Sierra crest each day through Saturday. Any thunderstorms that develop could produce limited rainfall, so any lightning strikes could have the potential to cause new fire starts.
June 29, 2021 at 4:32 PM Firefighters have contained the vegetation fire on I-80 after a big rig accident.
June 29, 2021 at 4:20 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 4 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,954 cases since the start of the pandemic, 58 are active. Seven people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
95,219 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
46,627 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 53.9% of residents 18 and older. 54,025 residents have received at least one dose.
June 29, 2021 at 4:16 PM Firefighters have contained one of the car fires, a big rig fire on I-80. They are close to containing the second big rig fire and are attempting to make access to the vegetation fire on a very steep slope. Air Attack is arriving over the fire. I-80 WB is CLOSED at the SR-20 junction due to a multi-vehicle incident at Emigrant Gap. No ETO. WB traffic being diverted to SR-20.
June 29, 2021 at 4:09 PM Both lanes on eastbound I-80 are blocked near Emigrant Gap after the multicar accident. Emergency services are at scene.
June 29, 2021 at 3:58 PM Multicar accident on westbound I-80 near Emigrant Gap.
June 29, 2021 at 2:49 PM Firefighters in the area of Canyon Creek and Air Attack 230 overhead are unable to locate any fire.
June 29, 2021 at 2:07 PM Smoke check off Artic Mine Road (Canyon Creek) near Washington on the Tahoe National Forest.
June 29, 2021 at 12:57 PM All units dispatched to the reported fire near Soda Springs area are being canceled.
June 29, 2021 at 12:56 PM New reported fire on Wise Road in Placer County. Reported as a small spot only, being worked on by locals.
June 29, 2021 at 12:18 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Soda Springs area on the Tahoe National Forest. Numerous units being dispatched.
June 29, 2021 at 11:01 AM A fawn hit by a car is now laying on the roadside with broken legs on northbound Hwy 49 at East Lime Kiln Road. Please, use caution, fawns don’t know how fast cars can be upon them.
June 29, 2021 at 10:18 AM All units responding to the reported semi truck fire on I-80 are being canceled, no fire.
June 29, 2021 at 10:13 AM Reported semi truck fire on westbound I-80 at the Alta off ramp. Flames and smoke seen, units being dispatched.
June 29, 2021 at 10:12 AM Medical call at the Yuba River near Hwy 49. Units at scene report minor injuries, but patients will need extrication.
June 29, 2021 at 9:20 AM Isolated mountain thunderstorms this week, heat continues. Hot weather continues today with widespread moderate to locally high heat risk across interior Northern California. Forecast highs could near 110°F in the Northern Sacramento Valley today with triple digits again tomorrow. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible near the Sierra crest with best chances generally east of the crest from I-80 south each day through Saturday. Any thunderstorms that develop will produce limited rainfall.
June 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM RED FLAG WARNING Truckee/Tahoe Tuesday 2-11pm EXTREME FIRE Danger caused by Thunderstorms, Lightning & Wind.
June 29, 2021 at 7:11 AM Caller reported truck fire on Hwy 49 at Uren Street, truck has hay on it.
June 28, 2021 at 8:16 PM Single report of a fire on eastbound I-80 at Newcastle, reporting a spot on the right shoulder of I-80. Units being dispatched.
June 28, 2021 at 7:29 PM Grass Valley Engine 201 is in the area of Hwy 20, checking now.
June 28, 2021 at 6:56 PM Report of a possible rekindle on Hwy 20 near the Mill Street off ramp, the site of the earlier McCourtney Fire.
June 28, 2021 at 5:38 PM
At 535 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stampede Reservoir, moving south at 10 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include: Kings Beach, Prosser Creek Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, Tahoe City, Boca Reservoir, Incline Village, Glenshire-Devonshire Cdp, Floriston, Northstar, Crystal Bay, Dog Valley, Verdi, Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Hirschdale, Carnelian Bay, Verdi-Mogul, Truckee, Ca 89 At Nevada-Sierra Co Line, Lakeside Campground and Glenshire-Devonshire.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
If on or near Stampede or Boca Reservoirs or Lake Tahoe, 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. Hikers and campers should seek shelter in a vehicle if possible. Tents and trees are unsafe shelters during thunderstorms. Stay away from creeks and streams as water levels may rise rapidly near thunderstorms.
June 28, 2021 at 2:55 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 6 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,945 cases since the start of the pandemic, 54 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
92,688 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
45,716 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 52.8% of residents 18 and older. 52,541 residents have received at least one dose, according to CDC data.
June 28, 2021 at 1:25 PM All updates will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/mccourtney21/
June 28, 2021 at 1:09 PM All incoming units will stage on Packard. Additional evacuations on Primrose.
June 28, 2021 at 1:08 PM Brighton Street is shut down at the overpass. Firefighters are providing structure protection for a house near the fire.
June 28, 2021 at 1:05 PM Now reported as active fire along Hwy 20 about 3/4 of a mile. Precautionary evacuations on Brighton Street.
June 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM Reported roadside spot along Hwy 20 near Pleasant Valley Drive.
June 28, 2021 at 10:04 AM
June 27, 2021 at 5:45 PM Report of possible gas leak/fire on Dixon Road off Squirrel Creek. Units are at scene and have turned off the gas to the home. Checking interior now.
June 27, 2021 at 3:59 PM There is a drone flying over the incident, while Air Attack is still overhead. That’s not only illegal, it is also highly dangerous. During a fire, once a drone is spotted, ALL aircraft is being grounded until the drone is removed from the incident.
June 27, 2021 at 3:55 PM Firefighters are making good progress, starting overhaul of the secondary structure. The threat to neighboring structures has been fully mitigated.
June 27, 2021 at 3:49 PM Sierra IC reports the main structure is about 80% involved, they almost have knockdown on the secondary structure. Air Attack and IC report no visible extension to the wildland, releasing the tankers and helicopter.
June 27, 2021 at 3:40 PM Air Attack and Tankers 88 and 89 are arriving over the Sierra incident.
June 27, 2021 at 3:36 PM Precautionary evacuations of the surrounding structures now underway by PCSO, Auburn Police and CHP.
June 27, 2021 at 3:32 PM Full wildland response being dispatched to the Sierra incident. Two structures involved.
June 27, 2021 at 3:29 PM Structure fire in North Auburn on Sierra Mesa Place off Tierra Way and Mountain Ave. Some extension to the wildland reported.
June 27, 2021 at 12:35 PM North San Juan Fire units are in the area, attempting to locate.
June 27, 2021 at 12:27 PM Tree in the power lines, lines are not down at this point, on Hwy 49 just north of Pleasant Valley Road on the San Juan ridge. Emergency services and PG&E crew being dispatched.
June 27, 2021 at 9:27 AM PG&E crews working to restore power to 31 homes in Nevada City along Cross, Gethsemane, Calvary and Tribulation Trail.
Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 am.
June 27, 2021 at 8:55 AM Dangerous heat event for Northern Sacramento Valley, isolated mountain thunderstorms this week. The heat has returned to NorCal and we will see widespread triple digits again today with highs as hot as 114 over the northern Sacramento Valley. Overnight lows will also remain warm into early this week mainly in the northern Sacramento Valley and northern Foothills where some locations will only fall into the low 80s. This will bring high to very high heat risk today and heat safety should be practiced. Some cooling is expected on Monday as a system passes just to our west but widespread moderate to locally high heat risk will continue. Moisture will push north this week and that will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms over the Sierra crest from I-80 south. The better chances for thunderstorms are expected to remain to the east of the crest but any thunderstorms that due develop in our area will produce only limited rainfall.
June 26, 2021 at 2:48 PM Units at scene at the railyards can hadle, all others are canceled.
June 26, 2021 at 2:43 PM Locals are working to extinguish the reported fire near the Colfax railyards. The 10 by 15 ft spot is mostly extinguished.
June 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Reported vegetation fire at the railyards in Colfax. Reported by Tanker 89 on their way to a fire in El Dorado County.
June 26, 2021 at 12:06 AM Units at scene on Waldo Road can handle, incoming resources can return to their stations.
June 25, 2021 at 11:48 PM Reported roadside fire, approximately the size of a car, at Waldo Road and Spenceville Road, Smartsville. Units have been dispatched.
June 25, 2021 at 10:14 PM Smoke check, report of a camp fire on a trail near Foxtail Drive in Penn Valley.
June 25, 2021 at 9:24 PM Report of fireworks and a possible camp fire near the Parks Bar bridge on Hwy 20 in Smartsville. Units to check the area.
June 25, 2021 at 8:22 PM Possible medical rescue on or at Yankee Jims Bridge. Units being dispatched with medical and rescue personnel for a person who may have jumped off the bridge.
June 25, 2021 at 7:27 PM Air Attack 17 is unable to locate a fire.
June 25, 2021 at 6:57 PM Reported smoke in the Saddleback area on the Tahoe National Forest. TNF Air Attack 17 has lifted and will arrive over the incident in 5 minutes.
June 25, 2021 at 1:54 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 6 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,940 cases since the start of the pandemic, 48 are active. Six people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
45,302 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 52.4% of residents 18 and older. 52,251 residents have received at least one dose.
June 25, 2021 at 1:05 PM Smoke report from Banner Mountain lookout, possibly this small plume in the Browns Valley area.
June 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM Reported dumpster fire on Hwy 49 near Little Valley Road across from Grass Valley Mobile Home Park. Units arriving at scene.
June 25, 2021 at 12:21 PM Tanker 89 will remain at the Grass Valley Air Attack Base, canceled by Air Attack.
June 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM Tanker 89 is returning to Grass Valley for a reload after dropping on the Perimeter Fire.
June 25, 2021 at 12:12 PM Air Attack reports forward progress appears to be stopped.
June 25, 2021 at 12:09 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 89 have lifted and will arrive over the Perimeter incident shortly.
June 25, 2021 at 12:04 PM Vegetation fire reported on Perimeter Road near Soili Road in the Higgins area, units arriving at scene.
June 25, 2021 at 10:23 AM Modified response for a possibly extinguished vegetation fire on O’Brien Road in Smartsville after a branch fell on power lines. Three by three spot only. Units at scene.
June 25, 2021 at 9:46 AM The lightning maps show over 1,236 lightning strikes recorded throughout California – 104 on the Tahoe National Forest.
June 25, 2021 at 8:55 AM Warming trend begins today with high temperatures 5-10 degrees warmer than yesterday. Isolated thunderstorms are expected again this afternoon, mainly over the Sierra Nevada along and south of Interstate 80. Little precipitation, gusty winds, and abundant lightning will be possible with thunderstorms. High pressure builds over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, and will result in rapid warming with well above normal temperatures. Hottest temperatures will be this weekend in the central and northern Sacramento Valley where heat risk will be high to very high, potentially continuing into next week.
June 24, 2021 at 6:43 PM The on-demand version of Drought&PSPS webinar is now live here:
June 24, 2021 at 3:19 PM Firefighters being dispatched to check on a possible burn pile on Foxfire Way on the San Juan Ridge.
June 24, 2021 at 2:52 PM Caltrans: All lanes of I-80 eastbound are blocked just past Donner Summit due to a jackknifed big rig. ETO is 7 p.m. All EB traffic currently being turned at Kingvale. Alternate routes recommended.
June 24, 2021 at 2:42 PM TNF Air Attack 17 and Tankers 88 and 89 are over the Red incident, out off Foresthill Road.
June 24, 2021 at 2:19 PM
June 24, 2021 at 1:51 PM Smoke in the China Wall area off Foresthill Road, firefighters are en route. Recent thunder cell passed over the area.
June 24, 2021 at 8:57 AM Long duration heat event for Northern Sacramento Valley at least through Wednesday. Near normal temperatures continue today with the chance for isolated to scattered mountain and foothill storms. Little precipitation, gusty winds, and abundant lightning will be possible with storms today. Due to this, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of Shasta County and portions of Tehama and Plumas county where the highest coverage of storms is expected. Additional storms are expected Friday afternoon, mainly over the Sierra Nevada. High pressure builds over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, and will result in rapid warming with above normal temperatures. Hottest temperatures will be in the central and northern Sacramento Valley where heat risk will be high to very high into at least early next week.
June 24, 2021 at 6:53 AM All resources have been released from the small fire on the San Juan Ridge at the end of Farrell Ravine Way off Jackass Flats Road and Silverthorne Lane. A motorhome was destroyed and firefighters kept the extension to the vegetation to 0.3 acres.
June 23, 2021 at 8:15 PM The next mayor of Nevada City, starting on July 1st will be Duane Strawser. Doug Fleming will be vice mayor.
June 23, 2021 at 4:45 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 1 new, confirmed COVID-19 case today. Out of 4,932 cases since the start of the pandemic, 51 are active. Five people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
94,999 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
45,081 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 52.2% of residents 18 and older. 52,026 residents have received at least one dose.
June 23, 2021 at 4:40 PM Beale AFB prescribed fire, all 25 acres have been completed.
June 23, 2021 at 4:29 PM Severe thunderstorm warning for Sierra and Plumas counties. At 4:26 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake Davis, or 14 miles northwest of Beckwourth, moving northwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, fencing and trees.
Locations impacted include: Beckwourth, Susanville, Janesville, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, Grizzly Campground, Standish, Susanville Municipal Airport, Boulder Creek Campground, Junction CA 36 And CA 44, Lone Rock Campground, Lightning Tree Campground, Long Point Campground, Grasshopper Flat Campground and Honey Lake.
June 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM Firefighters are at scene on I-80, lanes are clear.
June 23, 2021 at 3:52 PM Semi truck fire, reported flames showing from rear axle on westbound I-80 near the Dutch Flat off ramp. Units being dispatched now.
June 23, 2021 at 1:19 PM Units at scene report a dead tree into the phone lines. No downed power lines.
June 23, 2021 at 1:12 PM Electrical hazard, tree in the power lines, Hwy 49 near Pleasant Valley Road. Units being dispatched.
June 23, 2021 at 11:57 AM Firefighters have a line around the Sisley incident, forward progress has been stopped, extensive mop-up operations.
June 23, 2021 at 11:47 AM Reported vegetation fire, 100 by 100 ft spot, on Sisley Road in Penryn – caused by mowing.
June 23, 2021 at 11:34 AM Mountain thunderstorms Thursday and Friday, long duration heat event starting Saturday. Temperatures will be near normal today across northern California as a low pressure system promotes onshore flow. By tomorrow and Friday, isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours in the mountains. Minimal rainfall will fall, so any lightning will have the potential to produce new fires. High pressure will quickly build over the Pacific Northwest late week and through the weekend, and will result in rapid warming with above normal temperatures. Hottest temperatures will be in the central and northern Sacramento Valley where heat risk will be high to very high into at least early next week.
June 23, 2021 at 11:15 AM Ignition has begun. There is no need to report the smoke. Approximately 25 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 23rd 2021 on Beale Air Force Base along S. Beale Rd and the Wheatland Gate.
June 23, 2021 at 8:18 AM Firefighters have located a small debris burn near Airport Road and the fire is extinguished.
June 23, 2021 at 7:46 AM Units out for a smoke check in the Airport Road area just outside of Nevada City. Caller reports a possible camp fire off the roadway.
June 22, 2021 at 9:59 PM Thorough area check made, nothing showing. False alarm, all resources returning to their stations.
June 22, 2021 at 9:48 PM Incoming fire units to the Ophir incident can reduce to Code 2, so far nothing showing.
June 22, 2021 at 9:47 PM Firefighters are staging, reporting no glow or fire seen in the area.
June 22, 2021 at 9:40 PM Reported vegetation fire, staging required, caller reports fireworks, mortars and guns being fired on P&S Lane of Ophir Road in Ophir. Law enforcement and fire being dispatched.
June 22, 2021 at 9:33 PM Vehicle vs tree, possibly an old collision, on Oak Tree Road near Clarks Road on the San Juan Ridge. Car is about 10 ft. off the roadway.
June 22, 2021 at 9:30 PM Reported vehicle fire on Dog Bar Road in Colfax, car parked in a drive way. Neighbors are attempting to extinguish..
June 22, 2021 at 9:18 PM Smoke check on Greenhaven Lane in the You Bet area, engines being dispatched.
June 22, 2021 at 6:21 PM Nevada City implements mandatory water restrictions, stage 3 drought warning declared. The Stage 3 Warning carries mandatory water restrictions including reducing water usage by 20 percent of 2020 usage levels.
June 22, 2021 at 3:10 PM Lanes blocked on Hwy 49 near the Independence Trail West. Emergency services at scene, no injuries reported.
June 22, 2021 at 2:56 PM June 22, 2021 – Delmar IC reports forward progress stopped, releasing the aircraft and some engines.
June 22, 2021 at 2:50 PM Air Attack and one tanker are overhead on the Delmar incident. Ground resources are making good progress.
June 22, 2021 at 2:38 PM Delmar IC reports about 1/2 acre of grass fire, no threat to structures at this point. Assigning the incoming engines to both Delmar and English Colony, also requesting for a full stop on rail traffic.
June 22, 2021 at 2:34 PM Grass fire at the railroad tracks on Delmar Ave and English Colony Way in Penryn. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 22, 2021 at 2:25 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,931 cases since the start of the pandemic, 50 are active. Three people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
44,987 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 52.1% of residents 18 and older. 51,920 residents have received at least one dose.
June 22, 2021 at 10:17 AM From the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): With significant fire activity increasing in multiple geographic areas, mobilization of Incident Management Teams and activity is expected to increase or sustain along with an associated rise in resource requests, the National Preparedness Level has been elevated to Preparedness Level 4 (PL4).
In the last 20 years, 2002, 2008, and 2012 are the only previous fire years when the National Preparedness Level has been increased to PL4 in the month of the June. Since 1990, today is the second earliest we have increased to PL4.
Currently, 47 large fires have burned 519,761 acres across the country. More than 8,700 wildland firefighters and 16 Incident Management Teams are assigned to incidents.
June 22, 2021 at 8:14 AM Heads up from Truckee: Local Fire and Law Enforcement agencies are conducting annual wildland fire training this mornings in Glenshire area, Glenshire School and the Legacy Trailhead as well as some neighborhoods. Participating agencies include: Cal Fire, Truckee Fire, USFS, Olympic Valley, Northstar and North Tahoe Fire Districts, Truckee PD, CHP, Town Emergency Services, Glenshire HOA and others. The drill will be complete by noon. Thank you for you patience.
June 22, 2021 at 7:36 AM Overturned trailer on southbound Hwy 49 at Broad Street, traffic will be detoured at Coyote Street.
June 22, 2021 at 7:25 AM Temperatures will be little cooler across interior NorCal today. However, expect a big swing in temperatures this week, with hot weather returning late in the week.
June 22, 2021 at 7:08 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows.
June 21, 2021 at 7:32 PM Power outage in south county has been resolved.
June 21, 2021 at 7:07 PM Units at scene on I-80 at Alta report no fire, smoke from the semi’s brakes only. They can handle, all incoming units can cancel.
June 21, 2021 at 7:05 PM Power outage in south county has been reduced to 877 customers.
June 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM Reported semi truck fire, truck is loaded with hay, on westbound I-80 at Alta. No flames visible.
June 21, 2021 at 4:25 PM Power outage affecting 1,191 customers from Lake of the Pines along Magnolia Road to Dog Bar Road. Estimated restoration time is 8:00 pm. Repair crews are at scene.
June 21, 2021 at 3:04 PM All updates on the Valkenburg Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/valkenburg/
June 21, 2021 at 2:55 PM Vegetation fire, Valkenburg Lane, just outside of Alta Sierra, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 21, 2021 at 2:54 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 2 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,909 cases since the start of the pandemic, 77 are active. Three people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
94,413 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
44,931 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 52% of residents 18 and older. 51,868 residents have received at least one dose.
June 21, 2021 at 12:36 PM Updates on the Meadow Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/meadow-3/
June 21, 2021 at 12:25 PM Meadow IC is reporting progress. One structure further out could be potentially threatened.
June 21, 2021 at 12:22 PM Report of a fire, possibly a burn pile, on Lime Kiln Road near Wolf Road.
June 21, 2021 at 12:19 PM Air Attack reports 3 acres, moderate rate of spread, burning with the terrain in brush and oak woodlands.
June 21, 2021 at 12:17 PM Units from Plumas National Forest dispatched to the Meadow Fire due to their proximity. Air Attack 230, Tanker 88 and 89 are inbound.
June 21, 2021 at 12:13 PM Meadow Fire is reported as 1/4 acre, moving uphill.
June 21, 2021 at 12:07 PM Reported vegetation fire, units in route to Meadow Lane and Willow Glen Road in the Challenge area, this will be the Meadow incident.
June 21, 2021 at 11:52 AM All fire units have been released from the Murphy incident (solo vehicle vs power pole) The roadway remains closed at this time.
June 21, 2021 at 11:21 AM Reported grass fire on Gautier Drive in the Higgins area, started by weedwhacker. Units at scene report a 20 by 20 spot, mostly extinguished. One more engine to continue in, all other can cancel.
June 21, 2021 at 11:16 AM Power has been restored to most customers affected by the outage on the San Juan Ridge.
June 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM Power outage affecting 1,160 customers after a car vs pole on Tyler Foote Road near Murphy. Power lines are down.
June 21, 2021 at 10:53 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Combie, units at scene.
June 21, 2021 at 10:28 AM Cooling temperatures for the work week, but it won’t last. Lingering above normal temperatures today, but a cooling trend has begun. Temperatures are forecast to start to return to near normal by Tuesday as low pressure starts to move into the region and onshore flow develops. This low may also bring some afternoon thunderstorms to the mountains Thursday afternoon and evening. Temperatures should start to increase again on Friday and look to continue into the weekend leading to moderate to high heat risk.
June 21, 2021 at 10:15 AM Tyler Foote is blocked near Murphy due to an accident and power lines down.
June 20, 2021 at 3:36 PM Roadside fire along Hwy 50 near Latrobe Road.
June 20, 2021 at 1:59 PM Air ambulance on order for the accident on Hwy 49 just outside North San Juan.
June 20, 2021 at 1:56 PM Vehicle vs motorcycle on Hwy 49 between North San Juan and Oregon Creek.
June 20, 2021 at 1:29 PM Grass fire on Locust Road near the fire gate west of Riego.
June 20, 2021 at 12:43 PM Big rig engine fire on eastbound I-80 near Caste Peak.
June 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM Summer Solstice 2021 followed by temperature roller coaster. No major changes to the forecast as high pressure holds on for a little while longer. Today and tomorrow, hot weather will continue, although daytime temperatures will be a few degrees less each day with overnight lows becoming more comfortable. Temperatures are forecast to start to return to near normal by Tuesday as low pressure starts to move into the region and onshore flow develops. This low may also bring some afternoon thunderstorms to the mountains Tue through Thu. Temperatures should start to increase again on Friday and look to continue into the weekend leading to moderate to high heat risk.
June 19, 2021 at 8:51 PM Current Ozone AQI levels in the Auburn area have reached: 150 AQI (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) on Saturday, June 19.
June 19, 2021 at 7:02 PM Wrapping up the Allison incident.
June 19, 2021 at 6:54 PM Dog loose on Bitney Springs Rd at Newtown Rd. The pup is in the roadway, please use caution in the area.
June 19, 2021 at 6:41 PM Hwy 49 at the South Yuba River bridge: Cars parked in the roadway, blocking or narrowing the lanes. People walking in the middle of the roadway to access the river.
June 19, 2021 at 3:34 PM Allison IC reports one, maybe two outbuildings were fully involved, with less than 1/4 acre of vegetation. Fire is fully contained. Heavy mop-up, they have sufficient resources on scene.
June 19, 2021 at 3:27 PM Allison Air Attack is canceling Helicopter 514 coming in from White Cloud. Engines at scene are making good progress. There are no road closures or evacuations at this time, but please avoid the area to leave access for equipment.
June 19, 2021 at 3:21 PM There were reports of explosions (portable propane tanks), firefighters are making access to the fire now. Air Attack and two tankers overhead. They are reporting the fire is still just confined to the shed.
June 19, 2021 at 3:17 PM Reported shed on fire with extension to the vegetation on Allison Ranch Road near Evergreen Ranch Ct. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 19, 2021 at 3:10 PM Current Ozone AQI levels in the Auburn area have reached: 115 AQI (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) on Saturday, June 19.
June 19, 2021 at 12:19 PM Tanker 89 and Air Attack 230 returning to Grass Valley Air Attack Base. Ground resources at scene report a small electrical fire, now extinguished.
June 19, 2021 at 12:16 PM North San Juan resources are in the area with air support, nothing visible. Canceling the dozers, hand crews and incoming CAL FIRE engines. Nothing showing on any camera.
June 19, 2021 at 12:14 PM Air Attack is over the area, reports nothing visible. Tanker 89 is also over the area in a holding pattern.
June 19, 2021 at 12:11 PM Air Attack 230 has lifted and will be over the School incident shortly.
June 19, 2021 at 12:06 PM Reported residential structure fire with extension to the wildland on School Street in North San Juan. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 19, 2021 at 9:15 AM High heat risk continues this weekend. Another hot afternoon is in store for much of interior Northern California. Father’s Day weekend is going to remain hot with an Excessive Heat Warning continuing. Be safe and practice heat safety. Temperatures begin to cool early next week.
June 19, 2021 at 12:00 AM Firefighters will be committed for several hours along Hwy 20 and the river for mop-up.
June 18, 2021 at 11:56 PM Firefighters at scene on Timbuctoo have stopped the forward progress of the small fire.
June 18, 2021 at 11:44 PM Fire at Timbuctoo Road is reportedly near the river crossing, possibly a 50 by 50 spot.
June 18, 2021 at 11:35 PM Reported possible vegetation fire along Hwy 20 near Timbuctoo Road, possible power lines down. Numerous resources being dispatched.
June 18, 2021 at 7:38 PM Most resources have been released from the Hammonton incident.
June 18, 2021 at 7:16 PM Medical rescue at Beale Falls, units en route.
June 18, 2021 at 7:07 PM All aircraft has been released from the Hammonton incident.
June 18, 2021 at 6:55 PM Air Attack 230 is over the fire with two tankers, reports it is in the sediment ponds at the Teichert quarry. No threat of spread, they’ll remain overhead until engines are at scene.
June 18, 2021 at 6:38 PM Units at scene on Hammonton-Smartsville Road report approximately 2 acres between two ponds, they are making access now. Washington Ridge crews are being dispatched, in addition to a full wildland dispatch.
June 18, 2021 at 6:29 PM Passerby reports seeing a small fire along Hammonton-Smartsville near the gravel pits. Units in route.
June 18, 2021 at 2:42 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has extended the Excessive heat warning until Sunday, 8:00 pm.
June 18, 2021 at 1:02 PM All units dispatched to the reported fire on I-80 near Casa Loma have been canceled, false alarm.
June 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM Reported fire on westbound I-80 next to Casa Loma Road.
June 18, 2021 at 12:07 PM Tree down across both lanes on Dog Bar Road near Taylor Crossing.
June 18, 2021 at 11:39 AM Fire on I-80 has been contained.
June 18, 2021 at 11:34 AM Fire on westbound I-80 just west of Newcastle Road. Engines at scene.
June 18, 2021 at 11:26 AM The Nevada City City Council just unanimously approved Declaring a Stage 3 (Water Shortage Warning) Drought Declaration.
June 18, 2021 at 8:38 AM Two more days of dangerously hot weather and very high heat risk. High pressure will continue to bring excess heat to the region the next few days with high to very high heat risk. Today will be the hottest day and some daily record highs will likely be broken. Overnight lows are also going to remain hot especially in portions of the Foothills. Along with this heat we will see very low afternoon humidity that will bring increased fire weather concerns. We will see gradual cooling Sunday into early next week with temperatures returning back to normal by Tuesday.
June 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM Kearsarge IC (Mill incident has been renamed back to Kearsarge) reports 1/2 acre slopover from yesterday’s fire, requesting a total of three engines and two water tenders.
June 18, 2021 at 8:06 AM Confirmed flareup on the Kearsarge fire from yesterday, this will be the Mill incident.
June 18, 2021 at 7:33 AM New smoke seen on the Banner camera. Flareup on the Kearsage Mill fire from yesterday, or possibly a new start.
June 18, 2021 at 5:15 AM Whittlesey Fire on the San Juan Ridge in Nevada County, 1/2 acre in heavy brush, moderate rate of spread. All updates will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional/whittlesey/
June 18, 2021 at 5:09 AM First unit at scene reports the fire is to the right of Tyler Foote before Anada, near the end of Whittlesey Lane.
June 18, 2021 at 5:04 AM Power lines are down in the area of the reported fire, 6 customers affected.
June 18, 2021 at 4:54 AM Report of a possible vegetation fire on Purdon Road near Whittlesey Lane on the San Juan Ridge. Caller reports seeing a glow and smoke. Units are in route. Something visible in the upper right-hand corner on the camera.
June 17, 2021 at 8:32 PM Solo vehicle accident, car down the embankment approx. ft. Emergency services are at scene.
June 17, 2021 at 7:27 PM The missing person has been located safely.
June 17, 2021 at 6:58 PM NCSO, Search & Rescue are looking for a male with reported dementia. Last seen in the vicinity of Lone Lobo, maybe headed towards Bridgeport, wearing a long-sleeve maroon shirt and a white facemask. If seen, please contact NCSO at 530-265-1471
June 17, 2021 at 4:16 PM Units at scene on Hummingbird Drive have extinguished the car fire.
June 17, 2021 at 3:57 PM Passenger vehicle fire on Hummingbird Drive in Lake Wildwood. Fire is close to a structure, per the caller.
June 17, 2021 at 3:47 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 7 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,903 cases since the start of the pandemic, 77 are active. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
92,900 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
44,392 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 51.5% of residents 18 and older and 49.8% of residents 12 years and older.
June 17, 2021 at 3:39 PM The California ISO has extended its #FlexAlert to Friday, June 18, urging consumers to continue #energyconservation to reduce stress on the power grid due to extreme heat in California and parts of the West.
June 17, 2021 at 2:11 PM Better location for the down tree is on Penna Road near Deerlick Road, Traffic is being turned around on Rough&Ready Road and Oak Lane.
June 17, 2021 at 1:29 PM Large tree down on the 11000 block of Rough&Ready Hwy, the roadway is blocked. Public Works has been advised.
June 17, 2021 at 1:15 PM The on-demand version of the weekly update is now available:
June 17, 2021 at 12:55 PM All updates on the Kearsage Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/kearsage/
June 17, 2021 at 12:47 PM Kearsage Air Attack reports about 1/4 in heavy timber, below a road. Only one truck has made it close to the fire so far.
June 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM Additional Washington Ridge crew dispatched. Units almost at scene have to walk in to the incident, no direct road access.
June 17, 2021 at 12:38 PM Tanker 88, Helicopter 514 are in route to the fire in the Forebay area at Kearsage Mill. Numerous ground resources are making access now.
June 17, 2021 at 12:30 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Alta area in Placer County. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 17, 2021 at 8:47 AM Excessive Heat Warning until 9 PM Saturday. Today and tomorrow will be the hottest days and some record highs will likely be broken. Overnight lows are also going to remain hot especially in portions of the Foothills. Along with this heat we will see very low afternoon humidity that will bring increased fire weather concerns.
June 17, 2021 at 8:01 AM The final weekly update with Public Health and physicians will be held today at noon. Join us live or ask your questions ahead of time by sending them to townhall@yubanet.com. Our panelists today:
- Jill Blake – Nevada County Public Health
- Dr. Brian Evans
- Dr. Jill Fitzpatrick
- Ryan Gruver – Nevada County Health & Human Services
- Dr. Roger Hicks
- Dr. Scott Kellermann – Nevada County Public Health
- Dr. Lace
- Dr. Alinea Stevens – Chapa De
- Dr. Glennah Trochet – Nevada County Public Health
- Dr. Van Houten
The webinar will be available for on-demand viewing around 1 pm on our YouTube channel.
June 17, 2021 at 7:38 AM A statewide FlexAlert has been issued for today between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
June 16, 2021 at 8:59 PM Vehicle into the ditch on Red Dog Road near Boulder Street. No injuries reported.
June 16, 2021 at 5:50 PM Possible campfire spotted at Purdon Crossing, approximately 1.5 miles upstream on the trail on the Nevada City side.
June 16, 2021 at 4:49 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 4 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,896 cases since the start of the pandemic, 79 are active. Two people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
92,661 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
44,304 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 51.5% of residents 18 and older.
June 16, 2021 at 4:48 PM The slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 at McKnight is partially blocked by an RV with engine trouble. Use caution in the area.
June 16, 2021 at 3:06 PM Accident on Hwy 20 near Scotts Flat Road.
June 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM Non-injury accident, vehicle into a ditch, on Wolf Road.
June 16, 2021 at 11:59 AM Tanker 88 over the Cascade Shores area is not working a fire. Training only.
June 16, 2021 at 10:15 AM NID restricts campfires in campgrounds to reduce wildfire risk. Fire use restrictions will go into effect Thursday, June 17 at NID campgrounds at Scotts Flat and Rollins reservoirs.
June 16, 2021 at 9:48 AM Dangerously hot and high to very high heat risk through Saturday. The heat wave begins today for interior northern California as high pressure builds over the region. This will lead to high to very high heat risk for much of the region, with impacts likely reaching the general population. Temperatures will remain hot into the weekend, though we should start to see some reprieve in temperatures Sunday night into Monday. Near normal temperatures are forecast to return early next week.
June 16, 2021 at 7:09 AM Units at scene on Education Street report this to be a warming fire, they have it contained.
June 16, 2021 at 7:07 AM Grass fire behind Auburn Faith Hospital on Education Street. Access will be off Blue Oaks, units arriving at scene.
June 15, 2021 at 5:51 PM Accident on Hwy 174 at Meadow Drive, lanes are clear.
June 15, 2021 at 3:49 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 12 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,892 cases since the start of the pandemic, 75 are active. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
92,514 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
44,049 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 51.3% of residents 18 and older.
June 15, 2021 at 12:53 PM Mobile home fire already extinguished, on Pleasant Valley Road on the San Juan Ridge. Dispatched units are being canceled.
June 15, 2021 at 11:22 AM Solo vehicle into the traffic light on Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows.
June 15, 2021 at 11:13 AM Snowshoe IC is canceling the second air ambulance, requesting Environmental Health to respond for a fuel leak.
June 15, 2021 at 11:07 AM Units at scene of the glider down have made access to the aircraft and working on extricating the patient. They are requesting a second air ambulance.
June 15, 2021 at 10:59 AM Units at scene on Snowshoe Thompson Circle near the Truckee Airport report no fire, aircraft down is a glider.
June 15, 2021 at 10:54 AM Aircraft emergency, reported small plane down near the Truckee Airport. Emergency services arriving at scene, air ambulance has been dispatched as a precautionary measure. One patient will require extrication, unknown status for the second patient.
June 15, 2021 at 10:20 AM Running IC reports the fire contained, less than 1/4 acre. Canceling all incoming units.
June 15, 2021 at 10:18 AM Units at scene report approximately 1/4 acre in grass, all units to continue in. This will be the Running incident.
June 15, 2021 at 10:16 AM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 49 at Running M Drive, watch for equipment on Hwy 49.
June 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM ⚠️Update⚠️: the Excessive Heat Warning now starts at 2PM Wed Jun 16. Highs will range from 100-113° with warm overnight lows.
June 15, 2021 at 9:22 AM Excessive Heat Warning issued for Thursday through Saturday. One more day of near-normal temperatures before dangerously hot conditions arrive to NorCal. High pressure in the Desert Southwest will build westward today and this will result in very hot daytime temperatures and warm overnight lows across the region. High to very high heat risk is expected with this week’s heatwave, with impacts likely reaching the general population. Temperatures will remain hot into the weekend, though we should start to see some reprieve in overnight lows Sunday.
June 14, 2021 at 10:58 PM Vehicle accident, car vs tree on Old Mill Road near Tyler Foote Road on the San Juan Ridge.
June 14, 2021 at 3:37 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 7 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,881 cases since the start of the pandemic, 65 are active. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
92,129 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
43,970 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 51.2% of residents 18 and older.
June 14, 2021 at 1:41 PM Non-injury accident on East Bennett near Brunswick Road, emergency services are at scene, one lane is blocked.
June 14, 2021 at 9:14 AM Excessive Heat Watch from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. High to very high heat risk is forecast across interior NorCal late this week. Dangerous heat is going to develop across NorCal on later this week. Consequently, an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued from Thursday to Saturday evening. Now is the time to prepare for the heat!
June 14, 2021 at 8:22 AM Beginning 6/14 and each Monday after during the summer, Grass Valley School District will be handing out 5 days worth of breakfasts and lunches for all children 18 years and under from 8am – 1pm at the central kitchen at 900A Golden Gate Terrace in Grass Valley. Along with the breakfasts and lunches, there are also boxes of fresh and canned food from the Food Bank.
June 13, 2021 at 8:18 PM All updates on the Peoria Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/peoria/
June 13, 2021 at 8:13 PM Additional dozers and engines dispatched to the fire, they are to report to Chuck Yaeger and Waldo Drive.
June 13, 2021 at 8:10 PM Air Attack is requesting a second S-2 tanker and a Type 1 tanker. It’s very close to the cutoff time for the tankers to be able to fly.
June 13, 2021 at 8:07 PM Resources focusing on the area near the Chuck Yeager gate, the fire is burning at a rapid rate of spread at this time.
June 13, 2021 at 8:06 PM Units at scene of the Peoria Fire on Beale AFB are reporting the fire is moving off base.
June 13, 2021 at 7:58 PM Peoria IC reports the fire is on Beale AFB, one of the fire gates is open for fire resources.
June 13, 2021 at 7:56 PM Peoria Fire as seen from the Penn Valley camera. Units are arriving at scene.
June 13, 2021 at 7:53 PM Original given location of the Peoria Fire.
June 13, 2021 at 7:48 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire on Hwy 20 and Peoria Road in Browns Valley, Yuba County. This will be the Peoria Fire.
June 13, 2021 at 4:40 PM Dangerously hot conditions later this week. High pressure in the Desert Southwest will build westward through this upcoming week, and will result in very hot temperatures across the region. High to very high heat risk will be possible with this week’s heatwave, with impacts reaching to the general population. Now is the time to prepare for this dangerous heatwave.
June 13, 2021 at 3:59 PM The child has been located at Bridgeport, no medical response needed. Canceling all units.
June 13, 2021 at 3:47 PM Medical water rescue for a child at Bridgeport, near the covered bridge.
June 13, 2021 at 3:16 PM Report of a debris burn/roadside spot on Idaho-Maryland Road near Sutton Way, engines to check the area.
June 13, 2021 at 3:04 PM Medical rescue at Hoyts Crossing. approximately 1 mile up on the trail, ankle injury after a fall.
June 12, 2021 at 2:43 PM Spring IC reports the fire is holding, 25% contained, dozerline is complete around the fire. The dozers are being released back to their stations.
June 12, 2021 at 2:37 PM accident on Banner Lava Cap near Wings of Morning Drive, vehicle went off the roadway.
June 12, 2021 at 2:26 PM Helicopter 514 is picking up their crew, mop-up operations are under way on the Spring Incident.
June 12, 2021 at 2:13 PM Tanker 102 has been released back to McClellan, Tanker 93 has landed at Grass Valley Air Attack base, Tanker 88 and Air Attack 230 still over the incident. Spring IC states they cam handle with the resources assigned.
June 12, 2021 at 2:11 PM All resources still in route to the Spring incident can reduce to code 2 (no lights or sirens) Forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
June 12, 2021 at 2:03 PM Retardant drifting down on the fire after a drop by Tanker 102.
June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM Tanker 102 out of McClellan (large air tanker) and Tanker 888 out of Grass Valley are also assigned to the Spring incident and overhead.
June 12, 2021 at 1:59 PM Firefighters are making good progress, no need for road closures or evacuations.
June 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM TNF Helicopter 514 is unloading the crew at the fire and will start doing water drops.
June 12, 2021 at 1:50 PM Firefighters have started a hose lay, there are no evacuations at this time.
June 12, 2021 at 1:40 PM Helicopter 514 has lifted from White Cloud, they’ll be over the fire shortly. Air Attack 230 is over the fire now.
June 12, 2021 at 1:37 PM Units are arriving at scene, reporting approximately 1/2 acre in grass, wind-driven.
June 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire on Spring Valley Road in Browns Valley. Reported to be 1/4 acre of grass on fire.
June 11, 2021 at 3:16 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 4 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,874 cases since the start of the pandemic, 65 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
91,077 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
43,179 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 50.5% of residents 18 and older and 43.3% of the total population.
June 11, 2021 at 3:06 PM Rippey IC reports they can handle with 5 engines and two waters tenders. All other resources can cancel.
June 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM Rippey Air Attack is canceling Tanker 102, Tanker 88 will remain in orbit for a few. IC reports forward progress stopped.
June 11, 2021 at 2:59 PM Air Attack reports 1 acre of grass and oak woodlands, ground resources are making good progress. Fire is burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread.
June 11, 2021 at 2:53 PM Units at scene on Rippey report 1/2 acre, all incoming units to continue in. Air Attack 230, Helicopter 514 and Tanker 88 are arriving over the fire.
June 11, 2021 at 2:46 PM Reported vegetation fire on Rippey Road in Penryn, Placer County. Full wildland dispatch on order.
June 11, 2021 at 1:45 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the Lorenson incident.
June 11, 2021 at 1:41 PM Lorenson IC is canceling the aircraft, the dozer and the hand crew to continue in for now.
June 11, 2021 at 1:36 PM First unit at scene on Lorenson reports 1/2 acre in grass. West side is held up by a road, all units to continue in.
June 11, 2021 at 1:29 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire, reported 1/8th of an acre on Lorenson Road in North Auburn.
June 11, 2021 at 11:52 AM Don’t be this driver.
June 11, 2021 at 8:53 AM Hot conditions return later next week. High pressure in the Desert Southwest will build westward next week. There remains some uncertainty with respect to timing and how hot temperatures will warm across northern California, but at this point there is the potential for the development of excessive heat as early as Wednesday or Thursday for Valley communities. Stay tuned as the forecast evolves.
June 10, 2021 at 4:08 PM Air Attack 230, on their way back from the Sunset incident, checked the Penn Valley/Lake Wildwood area. Nothing visible.
June 10, 2021 at 4:04 PM Reported passenger vehicle fire, possibly in front of Lake Wildwood.
June 10, 2021 at 4:03 PM Units at scene on Sunset are making good progress, canceling the air support.
June 10, 2021 at 3:51 PM Vegetation fire on Sunset Lane in the Ophir area in Placer County, full wildland response on order.
June 10, 2021 at 3:11 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 3 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,871 cases since the start of the pandemic, 138 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
90,764 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
42,975 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 50.4% of residents 18 and older.
June 10, 2021 at 2:51 PM Vehicle off the roadway on Greenhorn Road, emergency services dispatched.
June 10, 2021 at 8:43 AM One more chilly day, warmup starts Friday. Another day of cool high temperatures, as readings warm to only 10 degrees below normal.
June 10, 2021 at 8:27 AM Accident on eastbound Hwy 49 at the intersection of Hwy 20 in Nevada City. Three cars involved, no injures reported.
June 9, 2021 at 7:39 PM Tanker 88 has been released from the fire in Bangor, back on base at Grass Valley Air Attack Base. Air Attack 230 on their way back too.
June 9, 2021 at 7:22 PM Air Attack reports the Pleasant Fire in Bangor is holding at 2 acres.
June 9, 2021 at 7:11 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 on final approach to the Pleasant Fire in Butte County. Transport dozer and crew are also assigned.
June 9, 2021 at 7:04 PM Units at scene on Pleasant report 1-2 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread.
June 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM Reported vegetation fire Lenox Way and Pleasant Grove Way in Bangor, Butte County.
June 9, 2021 at 4:25 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 3 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,869 cases since the start of the pandemic, 139 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
90,285 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
42,974 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 50.4% of residents 18 and older and 43.1% of the total population.
June 9, 2021 at 4:24 PM
June 9, 2021 at 2:12 PM Hwy 49 is open again near Smith Road and Bethel Church.
June 9, 2021 at 12:53 PM Vehicle off the roadway into the trees on Hwy 20 and Washington Road. Driver reportedly has minor leg injury. Emergency services arriving at scene.
June 9, 2021 at 12:46 PM Bethel IC is canceling the handcrew, units at scene have made great progress. Air ambulance is on the ground.
June 9, 2021 at 12:40 PM CHP Grass Valley Sigalert: The northbound and southbound traffic lanes of HWY 49 are blocked one mile south of Kilroys due to a collision. Motorists can expect heavy congestion and delays. There’s no estimated time of opening. Bethel IC is canceling the inbound dozer and two engines, water tender and one engine to continue in.
June 9, 2021 at 12:39 PM Air Attack is releasing the air tanker back to Grass Valley, forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
June 9, 2021 at 12:36 PM Tanker 88 reports minimal extension to the wildland and good progress being made by ground resources.
June 9, 2021 at 12:33 PM Firefighters are working the vegetation fire near Upward Way off Hwy 49. There are no evacuations at this time. Tanker 88 and Air Attack 230 are over the fire.
June 9, 2021 at 12:31 PM Bethel IC is requesting an air ambulance for a patient they are extricating now.
June 9, 2021 at 12:28 PM First unit at scene on Bethel reports a fully involved vehicle, about 1/4 acre of vegetation fire. Extrication required. Hwy 49 is blocked in both directions.
June 9, 2021 at 12:26 PM Reported car fire on Hwy 49 next to Bethel Church, possible threat to vegetation.
June 9, 2021 at 11:45 AM Engines in the area and Air Attack have thoroughly searched the Hwy 20 and Parks Bar Road area. Unable to locate any fire, one engine located an extinguished small spot.
June 9, 2021 at 11:36 AM Air Attack 230 is in the area of Hwy 20 and Parks Bar Road, nothing visible.
June 9, 2021 at 11:30 AM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 at Parks Bar Road in Yuba County. Nothing visible from the cameras.
June 9, 2021 at 7:51 AM Isolated thunderstorms and breezy winds today. The system that has brought in the much cooler air will be moving over NorCal today. That will bring a chance for light showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon into the early overnight. The best chances will be over the Coastal Range and mountains north of I-80 but a few showers or isolated storms may make it into the northern Sacramento Valley. We will see increased onshore winds again today but they are not expected to be as strong as yesterday. Quiet weather with a warming trend will return starting tomorrow.
June 8, 2021 at 6:39 PM Expect one-way traffic control on Hwy-20, approximately one mile west of the I-80 junction due to a solo vehicle collision and a small vegetation fire. No ETO.
June 8, 2021 at 4:37 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,865 cases since the start of the pandemic, 140 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
89,988 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
42,775 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 50.2% of residents 18 and older.
June 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM Jesse Wilson will be appointed on July 11 as Nevada County District Attorney to fill the remainder of the term.
June 8, 2021 at 2:19 PM All updates on the Intanko Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/intanko/
June 8, 2021 at 2:14 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 are overhead, Air Attack is requesting two additional tankers and one helicopter.
June 8, 2021 at 2:12 PM Intanko IC reports immediate structure threat with individuals possibly trapped. Augmented dispatch requested, including several ground ambulances.
June 8, 2021 at 2:07 PM Intanko IC is requesting access via the Beale Air Force Base.
June 8, 2021 at 2:06 PM First unit at scene reports about 3 acres of grass, wind-driven fire. Several vehicles fully involved.
June 8, 2021 at 2:03 PM Report of a vegetation fire in the Wheatland area on Intanko Lane near Waldo Junction. Full wildland response on order.
June 8, 2021 at 12:14 PM The Amador-El Dorado Unit of CAL FIRE is conducting a prescribed live training burn on the Bacchi Ranch Vegetation Management Project (VMP) near the community of Coloma. The purpose of the burn is to allow firefighters from CAL FIRE, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Garden Valley Fire Protection District, Folsom Fire Department, Shingle Springs Tribal Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service to train together in a controlled fire setting for preparation of fire season.
June 8, 2021 at 11:44 AM Nevada County remains in the Orange Tier of the state’s blueprint.
June 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM A reminder from the Northern Sierra Air Quality District: Today is a No Burn Day and residential open burning continues to be prohibited.
June 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM Cool and breezy again today. The cooling trend will continue today. Highs will be around 5-10 degrees cooler compared to Monday’s.
June 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 3 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,853 cases since the start of the pandemic, 130 are active. Four people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
89,714 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
42,679 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 50.2% of residents 18 and older.
June 7, 2021 at 2:24 PM A car rolled of a hauler on southbound Hwy 49 just north of Oakhurst Drive. Use caution in the area.
June 7, 2021 at 1:31 PM Breezy winds this afternoon and a Red Flag Warning for the east side. Be careful out there!
June 7, 2021 at 6:50 AM Cooling trend persists, so does dry weather. Highs today will be around 5-10 degrees cooler compared to Sunday’s. Cooler weather is finally returning to interior NorCal early this week. High temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday will only be in the 70s across the Central Valley, around 10-15 degrees below average.
June 7, 2021 at 6:45 AM Firefighters have extinguished the burn pile on Howe Ave, there was nobody in attendance.
June 7, 2021 at 6:36 AM Units at scene report a burn pile on private property on Howe Ave, not a roadside spot on Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows.
June 7, 2021 at 6:20 AM Reported small roadside spot on fire on Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows.
June 6, 2021 at 8:31 PM Peninsula IC reports he has sufficient resources at scene with the one engine arriving now. This was an old burn pile that someone dumped hot ashes on.
June 6, 2021 at 8:27 PM Reported vegetation fire at the Peninsula Campground, first units at scene report small spot only, one engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 6, 2021 at 8:00 PM Smoke from today’s Fiddyment prescribed fire is drifting eastward. Penn Valley, Smartsville and Hwy 20 corridor can smell smoke now. There is no active vegetation fire at this time in the area.
June 6, 2021 at 5:06 PM
June 6, 2021 at 11:12 AM Accident on westbound Hwy 20 near Harmony Ridge Road, use caution in the area.
June 5, 2021 at 9:52 AM A reminder, Beale Air Force Base will conduct a prescribed fire today. During this burn, 2,175 acres will be targeted and smoke will be visible coming from Beale Air Force Base during this time period. Burns will start between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. pending on weather conditions and will continue into the afternoon. Smoke will be visible from Highway 20, Browns Valley, Smartsville, Wheatland, Linda and surrounding communities. CARB’s new app, California Smoke Spotter can help people in California track smoke from prescribed fires. Among other features, users can set up personalized alerts for prescribed fires, and get a 24-hour smoke forecast. If people in the communities around the base are concerned about possible smoke impacts from the prescribed fire, this will be a great tool to help them prepare ahead of time. California Smoke Spotter is available for download now on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
June 4, 2021 at 11:15 PM Woodruff IC reports the fire is contained between a road and an irrigated pasture, no threat of spread and no power lines down. One additional engine to continue to the incident, all others can cancel.
June 4, 2021 at 11:10 PM Reported vegetation fire, field on fire, approximately 1/2 acre on Woodruff Lane near Matthews Lane in the Lima Rica area in Yuba county. First unit at scene reports possible power lines down.
June 4, 2021 at 8:48 PM Tonight’s First Friday Artwalk in Zone NEV-E284. Do you Know Your Zone?
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2. Enter your address into the search bar.
3. Find your zone in the pop-up window and write it down. #ReadyNevadaCounty
June 4, 2021 at 6:07 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 7 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,845 cases since the start of the pandemic, 149 are active. Three people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
87,145 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
41,627 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 49.4% of residents 18 and older.
June 4, 2021 at 1:05 PM Power has been restored to all but 8 customers at the intersection of East Main and Brunswick Road.
June 4, 2021 at 12:46 PM Power outage affecting 72 PG&E customers on Olympia Park Circle and a portion of Sutton Way. PG&E crew has been assigned.
June 4, 2021 at 8:49 AM Still hot today, but cooldown is starting. Hot weather is going to continue for today and into the start of the weekend but we are going to see a gradual cooling trend each day. Highs will be returning to near to below normal as we head into next week. No precip is expected.
June 4, 2021 at 8:46 AM Update on the water main break: NID crew is already on site and repairing the break, 10 customers are affected.
June 4, 2021 at 7:21 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Combie, the eastbound turn lane is blocked.
June 4, 2021 at 7:00 AM Water main on Nevada Street has been shut off.
June 4, 2021 at 6:42 AM A water main break on the 700 block of Nevada Street in Nevada City. Public Works has been notified. Thanks to reader Susan for sharing the morning geyser!
June 3, 2021 at 4:09 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 5 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,837 cases since the start of the pandemic, 148 are active. Three people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
86,570 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
41,326 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 49.1% of residents 18 and older.
June 3, 2021 at 2:41 PM Highway 49 at Empire will be cleared shortly, all fire/medic units have been released.
June 3, 2021 at 2:37 PM Extrication of driver is complete, vehicle will have to be removed from the embankment.
June 3, 2021 at 2:15 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Empire Street off ramp. Extrication required.
June 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM The on-demand version of the weekly Nevada County Vaccine update is now available:
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 AM La Barr Meadows Road will reopen in about 10 minutes.
June 3, 2021 at 10:25 AM Units at scene on Wise Road report this is a large spot in the Wise Villa vineyard, locals already working on it. There is no threat to structures.
June 3, 2021 at 10:23 AM Units at scene on La Barr Meadows report passenger vehicle fire, no spread to the vegetation at this time. La Barr Meadows is closed just east of Hwy 49.
June 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM Reported vegetation fire on Wise Road west of Auburn, engines and water tender responding.
June 3, 2021 at 10:15 AM Reported vehicle fire on La Barr Meadows and Howe Ave, emergency services being dispatched. Secondary location maybe La Barr Meadows and Hwy 49.
June 3, 2021 at 10:06 AM Power has been restored along Hwy 20.
June 3, 2021 at 8:45 AM Power outage affecting 964 people along Hwy 20 from Nevada City to Scotts Flat. PG&E has assigned a crew to assess the outage.
June 3, 2021 at 9:36 AM Per the City Manager of Grass Valley: “Closure of East Main & Idaho Maryland. The City of Grass Valley has a temporary closer of the East Main & Idaho Maryland round about for an emergency repair to the roadway. Please avoid area if possible. Traffic will be re routed to avoid the area. The lanes will be reopened as soon as possible.”
June 3, 2021 at 8:39 AM Continued hot conditions today, gradual cooling trend returns by the weekend. We are going to continue to see hot weather across NorCal today. The hottest temperatures will be over the northern Sac Valley where highs will push up to 105, 90s to around 100 can be expected in the remainder of the Valley. Tomorrow will be the start of a gradual cooling trend but it will remain hot into the weekend with moderate heat risk for much of the lower elevations. Highs look to return to near normal by next week. An afternoon thunderstorm or two will be possible over the high Sierra from around Lake Tahoe south, otherwise dry weather is expected.
June 3, 2021 at 7:22 AM Hwy 49 at Reader Ranch is open again, the car over the embankment has been recovered. All units have been released from the incident.
June 3, 2021 at 7:08 AM Reader IC reports the tow truck has arrived on Hwy 49. Expect the one lane closure to last another 30 minutes.
June 3, 2021 at 5:53 AM One lane on southbound 49 near Reader Ranch after a vehicle went off the roadway. Emergency services are at scene. The car is hanging in a tree.
June 2, 2021 at 2:35 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,832 cases since the start of the pandemic, 142 are active. Three people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
86,131 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
41,099 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 48.8%% of residents 18 and older.
June 2, 2021 at 2:34 PM Tree leaning into the powerlines on Hwy 49 at Tyler Foote.
June 2, 2021 at 2:29 PM Forward progress of the Penryn Fire has been stopped, all aircraft being released.
June 2, 2021 at 2:21 PM Smoke report from Pike County lookout, light intermittent white smoke in the Challenge area.
June 2, 2021 at 2:18 PM Vegetation fire eastbound I-80 at Penryn Road, Placer County. Units are scene.
June 2, 2021 at 1:26 PM One Rough&Ready engine to continue in, all others can cancel from the Scarlet incident. Aircraft overhead will use this incident for training.
June 2, 2021 at 1:16 PM Locals are attempting to extinguish the 20 by 20 spot (rosemary bush on fire) next to the house. Canceling some of the resources dispatched.
June 2, 2021 at 1:11 PM Possible vegetation fire on Scarlet Oaks Road off Bitney Springs Lane in the Penn Valley area. Full wildland dispatch, including aircraft on order.
June 2, 2021 at 12:12 PM Non-injury accident on eastbound Hwy 174 at East Empire.
June 2, 2021 at 11:16 AM All CAL FIRE resources have been released from the small aircraft down on Gaston Gaston Road intersection with Ancho-Erie Road near the Town of Washington. No injuries reported. The incident was reported at 8:22 this morning. CAL FIRE, Tahoe National Forest, NCSO, Search& Rescue, together with local fire departments and CHP Helicopter H20 mobilized and located the aircraft and the two occupants.
June 2, 2021 at 10:41 AM Reports of a cement truck spilling cement on the roadway on Landon Evan Lane at Combie Road.
June 2, 2021 at 8:56 AM Continued hot conditions, gradual cooling trend returns by the weekend. Hot weather will continue for the Central Valley, particularly for portions of the northern Sacramento Valley where an Excessive Heat Warning now goes through 9 pm PDT Thursday. Highs in the northern Sacramento Valley will range from 100 to 105 degrees through Thursday. There will be a slight chance for late-day thunderstorms across the high Sierra south of Interstate 80 today and Thursday. Temperatures will begin a gradual cool-down on Friday with highs returning to near-normal around Monday next week.
June 2, 2021 at 7:20 AM Significant Fire Potential above normal for June-August at and above 3,000 ft elevation. Significant Fire Potential for the North Ops region is Above Normal above 3000 ft from June through August, with the exception of areas near the coast (which may benefit from more onshore flow) and in the far east (where drought has led to less continuous fuels). The remainder of the region has Normal Significant Fire Potential during June-August. The Above Normal category will persist in the same areas in September, and lower elevations west of the crest are added due to the onset of N-NE/Offshore wind season combined with the persistent drought, despite the light fine fuel loading.
June 1, 2021 at 5:17 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 9 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,821 cases since the start of the pandemic, 142 are active. Five people are hospitalized – two in ICU.
85,859 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this includes both first and second doses.
41,082 Nevada County residents are fully vaccinated, 48.8% of residents 18 and older.
June 1, 2021 at 5:14 PM Locals and firefighters working on a small spot fire on eastbound I-80 at the Ophir off ramp in Auburn.
June 1, 2021 at 4:14 PM
June 1, 2021 at 3:50 PM Nevada IC is releasing all units, waiting for the building department to inspect the premises.
June 1, 2021 at 2:42 PM Smoke/fire in the crawlspace of the Bottle Shop on Nevada City Hwy in Grass Valley, engines in route.
June 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM Updates on the Hotchkiss Fire near Georgetown will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/hotchkiss/
June 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM Tanker 102 dropped on the fire.
June 1, 2021 at 2:24 PM Large air tanker (McDonnell Douglas MD-87) is over the Hotchkiss Fire, waiting for engines to clear the drop zone.
June 1, 2021 at 2:18 PM Hotchkiss Air Attack is ordering 4 tankers and two additional helicopters to the fire due to the heavy timber.
June 1, 2021 at 2:16 PM Brush fire on Hwy 193 east of Lincoln, reported to be the size of a house. Numerous resources assigned.
June 1, 2021 at 2:11 PM Air support is over the Hotchkiss fire, reports a few acres in heavy timber. Additional tankers and helicopters on order.
June 1, 2021 at 2:05 PM Tanker 88 is arriving on the Hotchkiss fire.
June 1, 2021 at 1:45 PM New start, just east of Georgetown on Hotchkiss Hill Road. Reported as 2 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread, one outbuilding destroyed. This will be the Hotchkiss Fire.
June 1, 2021 at 1:12 PM
June 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM Engine at scene at NU reports the small spot is already extinguished.
June 1, 2021 at 12:36 PM A small fire, 10 by 10 spot in leaf litter, at the entrance of Nevada Union High School, engines are being dispatched.
June 1, 2021 at 12:24 PM Nevada County finally moves to the Orange Tier, only 4 counties remain in the Red Tier.
June 1, 2021 at 12:11 PM The Cascade Fire at Collins Lake in the Dobbins area is fully contained.
June 1, 2021 at 12:07 PM First unit at scene on Spring Street reports two vehicles involved, they are checking for injuries.
June 1, 2021 at 12:04 PM Vehicle accident on Spring Street at Bennett Street in Nevada City, emergency services being dispatched.
June 1, 2021 at 12:01 PM Firefighters are starting mop-up operations on the Cascade Fire, possibly caused by mowing per initial reports.
June 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM Air Attack is releasing the tankers, helicopter will remain on scene a little longer.
June 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Helicopter 514 dipping into Collins Lake, they will work the hotspots.
June 1, 2021 at 11:47 AM Forward progress of the fire has been slowed. Two additional water tenders on order.
June 1, 2021 at 11:40 AM Tanker 93 arriving over the fire. Air Attack wants a drop across the head of the fire, some of the fire has burned through retardant lines.
June 1, 2021 at 11:38 AM Retardant lines are mostly holding and firefighters are making good progress on the Cascade incident.
June 1, 2021 at 11:32 AM Tanker 88 is returning to Grass Valley for a reload, water tender from Dobbins, Tahoe Hotshot crew responding.
June 1, 2021 at 11:27 AM Helicopter 514 is assigned to the fire, leaving White Cloud.
June 1, 2021 at 11:22 AM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 are in final approach to the fire on Cascade Way near Marysville Road.
June 1, 2021 at 11:17 AM Full wildland dispatch on order for the reported smoke near Marysville Road and Collins Lake.
June 1, 2021 at 11:09 AM Smoke report from Oregon Peak lookout, reporting rapidly building smoke. Looks to be the north side of Collins Lake.
June 1, 2021 at 8:25 AM Line around the Skyline Fire is completed, canceling the helicopter.
June 1, 2021 at 8:20 AM Skyline IC reports the fire is holding, still burning at a slow rate of spread. Line construction around half of the fire is done, with the additional resources arriving they should be able to pick it up.
June 1, 2021 at 8:10 AM Crew 2 is responding to the Skyline incident.
June 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Skyline IC is requesting another water tender to the incident.
June 1, 2021 at 7:59 AM Firefighters are reporting the fire on Pendola Road is about 1 acre in heavy timber and understory, backing down the area. Looks to be a burn pile that may have rekindled. All resources to continue in. TNF Helicopter 514 will take off shortly. This will be the Skyline incident.
June 1, 2021 at 7:41 AM Firefighters are still attempting to make access to the fire on Pendola Road. Requesting air resources if available.
June 1, 2021 at 7:27 AM Firefighters are in the area of Pendola Road, attempting to make access to the reported fire.
June 1, 2021 at 7:25 AM Excessive heat warning through Wednesday evening. Hot weather will persist for another day across much of the region. An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for portions of interior NorCal into Wednesday evening. Continue to practice heat safety.
June 1, 2021 at 7:15 AM Firefighters checking a potential debris burn in the Pendola area.
June 1, 2021 at 12:36 AM Small vegetation fire on Oakley Lane in Foresthill, resources at scene are making great progress. Forward progress has been stopped.
June 1, 2021 at 12:30 AM You can find last month’s log here.