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June 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM Fruitland IC reports fire contained. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 30, 2024 at 1:57 PM Units at scene on Ramirez report a 20 by 100 ft fire.
June 30, 2024 at 1:55 PM Units arriving at scene of a small fire around a power pole on Fruitland Rd near Ramirez Road in Yuba County.
June 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM The Clover Rd vegetation fire is now reportedly extinguished. Holding crews, dozer, water tenders, aircraft, engines to continue in – all others cancel.
June 30, 2024 at 12:47 PM Reported vegetation fire on Clover Rd in the Penn Valley area, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 30, 2024 at 12:34 PM Possible escaped camp fire at Mumford Bar in the Foresthill area, units responding.
June 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk starting Tuesday into next weekend with triple digit temperatures and very warm overnight lows. Now is a good time to prepare for extreme heat and fire danger. Consider postponing outdoor activities during the extreme heatrisk event. Don’t forget your pets and critters!
June 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM Smoke check in the Ophir area.
June 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM Campers on private land (illegally) are shooting weapons and having a campfire on Lowell Hill Road. Units and law enforcement dispatched.
June 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM All aircraft has been released from the Whisky incident.
June 29, 2024 at 5:54 PM Whisky IC reports forward progress stopped at approx. 1 acre. One engine and one crew to continue in, other incoming resources can cancel.
June 29, 2024 at 5:38 PM Fire in Loomis is on Auburn Folsom Road near Whisky Bar, approximately 1/2-1 acre acre in grass. One barn potentially threatened, no other structures in the area. This will be the Whisky incident.
June 29, 2024 at 5:36 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Loomis area. Units dispatched.
June 29, 2024 at 4:03 PM Updates on the Creek Fire in El Dorado County will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/creekaeu/
June 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM Creek Air Attack estimates the fire at 5-6 acres. There is a retardant line in front of the structures. Tankers are returning to Grass Valley to reload retardant.
June 29, 2024 at 3:42 PM Tankers over the Creek incident will provide retardant lines for structure protection.
June 29, 2024 at 3:36 PM Air Attack and tankers from Grass Valley arriving in the Creek incident in Greenwood.
June 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM Additional units dispatched to the fire in the Greenwood (Middle Fork) area.
June 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM Reported fire in the Middle Fork is a structure fire with extension to the vegetation, units at scene.
June 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM Report of a vegetation fire near the Ruck-a-Chucky Campground in the Middle Fork of the American River canyon, units responding.
June 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM Smoke report in the area of Combie Rd, units dispatched.
June 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM Smoke coming from a car on southbound Hwy 49 at Gold Flat. No flames seen, but the smoke is causing a visibility issue. Units dispatched.
June 29, 2024 at 9:24 AM The Excessive Heat Watch has been extended through Saturday and is in effect from 11 am PDT Tuesday, July 2 – 8 PM PDT July 6, 2024. High temperatures well into the triple digits are expected for Valley and adjacent foothills locations, with attendant low temperatures in the mid 60s to near 80 in some areas offering limited overnight relief. These well above normal temperatures are resulting in widespread Major HeatRisk with some areas of Extreme HeatRisk as well.
June 28, 2024 at 9:09 PM Two-car accident on Wheeler Acres rd near Dog Bar, units dispatched.
June 28, 2024 at 7:51 PM Reader Michael shared this big swarm, 3 or 4 thousand bees. “Us bee keeper’s call this freebies,” he says.
June 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM The weekly “a picture is worth a thousand words” on Rollins Reservoir.
June 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM Near drowning at Oregon Creek, at the lot next to the wooden bridge. Units dispatched.
June 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM All engines are returning to their respective stations, no smoke or fire located.
June 28, 2024 at 2:58 PM Firefighters are checking for the reported smoke in the Empire Mine area. So far, nothing found and nothing visible on the cameras.
June 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM Smoke check in the Empire Mine area, caller reporting seeing smoke. Units dispatched.
June 28, 2024 at 2:09 PM Report of a vehicle in the river at Boca Reservoir near Stampede Dam.
June 28, 2024 at 1:53 PM Non-injury accident on Pleasant Valley Road at Wildwood Ranch Rd. Units dispatched.
June 28, 2024 at 1:11 PM Plywood leaning against the center divide on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland Rd off ramp. Slouching is bad for your posture they say.
June 28, 2024 at 12:41 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
June 28, 2024 at 9:36 AM Geomagnetic Storm conditions reached G4 (Severe) levels.
June 28, 2024 at 8:31 AM From a reader: A stray goat showed up at my home in Pike yesterday. He is very friendly, and not at all shy. In fact he wants to come in the house! Will his owner please come and retrieve him. Call 530-288-3529 if you recognize him.
June 28, 2024 at 8:26 AM Long Duration Heat Event Next Week with Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk. Extreme Risk for heat-related illnesses for entire population, pets, and livestock due to long duration heat, with little to no relief overnight. Impacts likely in most health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low humidity will lead to easier fire starts and the potential for rapid spread of new fires.
Timing:
- Monday: Moderate HeatRisk
- Tuesday-Wednesday: Major HeatRisk
- Thursday-Friday (likely continuing next weekend): Extreme HeatRisk
June 28, 2024 at 7:46 AM Units in the area are attempting to locate the reported accident, so far unable to locate.
June 28, 2024 at 7:38 AM Solo vehicle accident just on Rutlege Rd off Idaho-Maryland Rd, units dispatched.
June 28, 2024 at 6:35 AM Power outage affecting 1,398 customers in the Soda Springs area. Estimated time of restoration is 11:45 am.
June 27, 2024 at 7:18 PM Missing Man at Rollins Reservoir Located Deceased. A four-day long search for a man who fell from a jet ski on Monday, June 24, at Rollins Reservoir (aka Rollins Lake) has a come to a sad close.
June 27, 2024 at 7:02 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 in the Marysville area, units in the area report no fire on Hwy 20. Possibly a structure fire. Units staging on Hwy 20 and Marysville Road.
June 27, 2024 at 3:26 PM Penn IC reports forward progress has been stopped. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM First unit at scene reports a 50 by 100 ft roadside spot, they should be able to pick this up rapidly. All engines to continue in for now.
June 27, 2024 at 3:18 PM Reported vegetation fire on Penn Valley Drive, full wildland dispatch on order. Reported as a 40 by 50 roadside spot.
June 27, 2024 at 3:09 PM Air Attack and Air Tanker 89 are at scene of a vegetation fire in the Oroville area, Butte County.
June 27, 2024 at 2:46 PM NID implements mandatory conservation to address emergency water shortage. Both treated- and raw water customers will be limited to a three-day watering schedule, effective immediately. This applies to the watering of lawns, ornamental landscape, and turf.
June 27, 2024 at 9:27 AM Thanks to reader Joyce for the heads up. Power outage affecting 425 customers in the McCourtney area. Estimated time of restoration is 2:30 pm.
June 27, 2024 at 12:05 AM From the Grass Valley Fire Department: The Grass Valley / Nevada City Fire Department deployed a strike team 4801 Alpha this past Tuesday at 0300 hrs to the Apache fire in Butte County. The strike team is an OES strike team lead by Grass Valley / Nevada City Battalion Chief James Drummond. The strike team has 2 engines from Sacramento Metro Fire and 1 each from the City of Grass Valley, Winters, and Lodi. Crews had a line assignment yesterday focused on mopping up the fire and securing the fire line. Today was a rest day and they will check in tomorrow morning to get another assignment or possibly be released. There are other fires in the state so if they get released they could be assigned to another fire.
June 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM Someone dropped their weightlifting equipment on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp. Pumping iron in all the wrong places.
June 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM All aircraft has been released from the Marysville incident.
June 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM Firefighters at scene on the Marysville incident report forward progress stopped.
June 26, 2024 at 2:35 PM Air Attack 17, Tanker 88 and Tanker 89 have lifted off Grass Valley to the Marysville incident.
June 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM TNF Helicopter 514 has lifted off White Cloud, they’ll be at the Marysville incident in 9 minutes. CAL FIRE Hawk 2HP will arrive in 14 minutes.
June 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Dobbins area, Marysville across of Indiana School. One engine at scene, full wildland dispatch on order. This will be the Marysville incident.
June 26, 2024 at 1:28 PM Engine at scene on East Main reports no power lines down.
June 26, 2024 at 1:22 PM First engine has arrived on East Main, they’re investigating.
June 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM Vehicle into a power pole at the SHell station on Estmain in Grass valley. Lines are down, units dispatched.
June 26, 2024 at 1:08 PM Pup found near Robinson Road in North San Juan. Call 530 292 3161 if you lost yours in that area.
June 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM Cramer IC reports the fire is contained, one water tender and one crew to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 26, 2024 at 12:58 PM First unit at scene on Cramer reports 14 acre in grass, burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 26, 2024 at 12:53 PM Full wildland dispatch for a trailer on fire in a field on Cramer Road across of Oak Knoll in Auburn.
June 26, 2024 at 11:49 AM Very late notice, but take note: California voters approved the district tax change for the City of Grass Valley (Nevada County) in the March 2024 election. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has determined that, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 72651, the operative date for the district tax in the City of Grass Valley is October 1, 2024 not July 1, 2024.
June 26, 2024 at 8:38 AM Car vs tree on Hwy 174 at Thorne Lane, units dispatched.
June 26, 2024 at 6:49 AM Power outage has been reduced to 64 customers in Penn Valley.
June 26, 2024 at 6:31 AM Power outage affecting 2,114 customers in Penn Valley/Rough and Ready. Crews are on site, estimated time of restoration (automatically calculated) is 11:30 am.
June 25, 2024 at 5:51 PM Power outage affecting 173 customers along Hwy 174 in Grass Valley. Estimated time of restoration is 10:45 pm.
June 25, 2024 at 2:57 PM Furniture is blocking the westbound lane on Hwy 20 at Rough & Ready Hwy – seriously.
June 25, 2024 at 9:08 AM Isolated thunderstorms possible today with best chances along Sierra crest. Isolated thunderstorms may produce dangerous lightning, gusty winds, small hail, and possible fire starts. Sierra: 15-30% probability of isolated shower/thunderstorm development this afternoon and evening, highest probabilities along the Sierra crest south of Highway 50. Valley and foothills: 10-15% probability of isolated shower/thunderstorm development through the early evening.
June 25, 2024 at 8:58 AM Rollins Lake is closed to the public today, ongoing recovery operation after yesterday’s accident.
June 25, 2024 at 7:03 AM Not an AI hallucination – there is water falling from the sky!
June 24, 2024 at 11:12 PM Unit at scene on Torrey Pines Dr reports the spot has been extinguished by locals. Cause was a storage/trash bin.
June 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM report of a small spot on Torrey Pines Dr in Lake of the Pines – now extinguished. Engine dispatched.
June 24, 2024 at 9:43 PM Updates on the Apache Fire in Butte County will be posted here.
June 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM
The Apache fire in Butte County has evacuations for : BUT-PAL-885, BUT-PAL-886, BUT-PAL-887 Warning for Zones: BUT-PAL-867-A, BUT-PAL-884-B
The fire is mapped at 465 acres.
June 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM Vegetation fire in the Palermo area, aircraft leaving the Sunset Blvd fire diverting to the new incident. This will be the Apache incident, on Ruths Ct off Apache Hill Rd in Butte County.
June 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM Two dogs in the roadway on Alta Sierra Dr. near Ball Road. Slow down, someone is trying to catch the pups.
June 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM Roadside fire in the Roseville area, car lost a tire and now multiple fires along the road. Full wildland dispatch at scene, additional resources dispatched. All of Sunset Blvd West is closed.
June 24, 2024 at 9:48 AM Power has been restored in the Hwy 49 corridor.
June 24, 2024 at 9:47 AM 145 acres prescribed burning is scheduled for June 25th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Main Base area of the Base. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities on June 24th, 2024 from 0900-1500 The intention of this prescribed burn is to promote natural vegetation regeneration, reduce hazardous and flammable fuels also removal of invasive plant species.
June 24, 2024 at 9:11 AM Power outage affecting 1,653 customers along Hwy 49 in the Newtown Rd area, estimated restoration time is 3:45 pm.
June 24, 2024 at 8:01 AM Accident at the north gate of Lake Wildwood, no injuries reported.
June 24, 2024 at 6:35 AM It’s acronym explainer day! If you ever wondered what IC stands for or what the three stages of a fire being ‘out’ are, we got you covered with our Fire Talk explainer.
June 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM Mulberry IC reports the 30 by 30 spot is mostly extinguished, two engines to continue in – all others can cancel.
June 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM First unit at scene reports access will be of Cross Creek Lane, fire is partially extinguished.
June 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM Mulberry incident reportedly caused by fireworks.
June 23, 2024 at 8:12 PM Reported vegetation fire on Mulberry Lane in Lincoln, units dispatched.
June 23, 2024 at 6:08 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Yuba incident. Canceling some of the incoming resources.
June 23, 2024 at 6:06 PM Units are scene are making progress, dozer is cutting a line around it.
June 23, 2024 at 6:02 PM Yuba IC reports approx. 1/2 acre in grass burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread.
June 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM Air Attack 230 and tankers are overhead on Marysville Rd and Yuba Ranch. This will be the Yuba incident.
June 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM Fire on Marysville Rd is estimated at 1/2 acre currently.
June 23, 2024 at 5:47 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Dobbins are on Marysville Rd, full wildland dispatch on order. Fire started by mowing.
June 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM Power has been restored in the You Bet area.
June 23, 2024 at 5:13 PM Spaulding fire has a line around it, a small spot fire about 100 ft from the main fire is being handled.
June 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM Spaulding Trainee IC reports the fire is about 200 yards off a trail, crews are working on line construction and making good progress.
June 23, 2024 at 3:24 PM Additional response dispatched to the Spaulding fire, American River crew to respond.
June 23, 2024 at 3:05 PM Units at scene on the Eagle incident report there is one stump smoldering within the perimeter of the previous Double Fire. One engine to continue in, all other incoming resources can return to their respective stations.
June 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM Yuba County Sheriff’s deputy in the area of Double Eagle reports nothing visible, they will check with the caller.
June 23, 2024 at 2:59 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 are in route to the reported Eagle incident.
June 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM Tankers are taking action on the Spaulding fire due to increased activity.
June 23, 2024 at 2:51 PM Single report of a smoke column building in the area of the previous Double Fire.
June 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM Reported vegetation fire on Double Eagle Way in Yuba County, full wildland dispatch on order. This will be the Eagle incident.
June 23, 2024 at 2:38 PM Spaulding incident is now 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre. Two more engines requested, wind is picking up a little. Helitack crew will rappel to the fire.
June 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM Both tankers have been released from the Spaulding incident.
June 23, 2024 at 2:17 PM Air Attack 17 reports the fire is about 1/4 acre, slow rate of spread in brush and timber.
June 23, 2024 at 2:12 PM Tankers 88 and 89 have been dispatched to the Spaulding Fire. Ground access is very difficult.
June 23, 2024 at 2:09 PM Air Attack 17 and Helicopter 514 have lifted and will arrive shortly at the Spaulding incident.
June 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM Reported vegetation fire at Lake Spaulding north of the dam, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 23, 2024 at 1:44 PM River IC reports rescue complete, patient being assessed by medics.
June 23, 2024 at 1:37 PM Harmony IC reports they have a wet line around the fire, requesting CHP to respond, fire caused by a car.
June 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM Firefighters have knock down on the Harmony Fire, but smoke impacts on Hwy 20.
June 23, 2024 at 1:29 PM Units at scene report 1/10th of an acre, slow rate of spread. Holding all aircraft, they should be able to pick it up with two additional engines.
June 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM Harmony fire now visible on the cameras.
June 23, 2024 at 1:23 PM Reported vegetation fire Hwy 20 and Harmony Ridge Road, full wildland dispatch on order. Roadside spot.
June 23, 2024 at 12:54 PM River IC is requesting H20 to respond if available.
June 23, 2024 at 12:46 PM River IC is requesting CHP to shut down the bridge for traffic control.
June 23, 2024 at 12:37 PM Person stuck on a rock in the South Yuba at the bridge, not in distress, just can’t back to the shore. Units dispatched.
June 23, 2024 at 12:28 PM The power outage in the Greenhorn area has been reduced to 197 customers. PG&E crews are patrolling the remainder of the circuit.
June 23, 2024 at 9:20 AM Power outage affecting 673 customers in the Greenhorn area. Estimated time of restoration is 7:15 pm, the Enhanced Power Safety Settings (EPSS) are turned on.
June 23, 2024 at 9:01 AM An older large brown and black dog was attached with rope to a cement block at the Park&Ride on Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy. NCSO at scene.
June 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM Motorcycle accident on Hwy 49 at the South Yuba River bridge, units dispatched.
June 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM First engine at scene on Marysville ROad has located a 20 by 20 spot, extinguished by locals. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel. The fire was caused by mowing.
June 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM All aircraft has been canceled from the Marysville incident except Air Attack 230.
June 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM Caller reporting the fire may be extinguished, first engine in the area also unable to locate a fire. Reducing all incoming resources to code 2.
June 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM Tankers are in the area, so far nothing showing. Engines are arriving in the area.
June 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM Tankers 88 and 89 are two minutes out from the reported fire.
June 22, 2024 at 3:51 PM Reported vegetation fire on Marysville Road, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM Peoria IC reports one engine will be committed for 15 minutes.
June 22, 2024 at 1:08 PM All incoming units to the reported fire on Peoria Rd have been canceled, units at scene can handle.
June 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM Full wildland dispatch for a roadside 10 by 5 fire on Peoria Road at Dolan Harding Rd in the Loma Rica area, Yuba County.
June 22, 2024 at 12:19 PM Accident on Hwy 174 at Sunrise Lane, units dispatched.
June 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM An update from Captain Josh Ramey who was strike team leader trainee on the 4102C Nevada County Strike Team. The Strike Team was assigned to the Aero Fire in Calaveras County around Copperopolis. On the way home they were assigned to the Double Fire in Yuba County. Fire crews hiked in and worked in steep terrain to secure the fire. The strike team was then released and disbanded on the 21st. We welcome back crews from NCC Fire, Grass Valley Fire Department, North San Juan Fire, Higgins Fire Protection District and Ophir Hill Fire.
June 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM A big rig has spilled oil all over the roadway on Tyler Foote Rd at Jackass Flats Rd on the San Juan Ridge.
June 22, 2024 at 8:45 AM Fresh concrete in both lanes on Airport Rd off Lake Vera/Purdon Rd, is the technical term a slopover?
June 22, 2024 at 8:14 AM Rollins reservoir drawdown this month so far: From 61,800 acre ft to 55,000 ft.
June 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Excelsior Point Road, units dispatched.
June 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM Non-injury accident at the Brunswick on ramp of Hwy 49. Units at scene.
June 21, 2024 at 9:54 AM Engine at scene on Industrial Place reports a 5 by 5 spot, extinguished. They can handle, canceling all other incoming units.
June 21, 2024 at 9:50 AM Units dispatched for a now extinguished 10 by 10 spot on Industrial Place in Lake of the Pines. Still smoldering, engines to check.
June 21, 2024 at 9:05 AM Good news! Sparky has been found and is safely back home after missing for a week. Thanks to the many volunteers and the HEART team for all their efforts.
June 21, 2024 at 9:01 AM Both smoke checks have not located any fires. Lookout reports no smoke visible at this time.
June 21, 2024 at 8:09 AM Smoke check along Hwy 20 near Conservation Road.
June 21, 2024 at 8:08 AM Smoke check in the Baker Road area above Bullards Reservoir. TNF resources to check for a reported smoke in the area.
June 20, 2024 at 10:27 PM The restoration time for the power outage caused by a broken pole on You Bet has been pushed to 6:37 am tomorrow.
June 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM Power outage for 369 customers in the Chicago Park area due to a broken pole on You Bet Rd. Estimated time of restoration is 10:15 pm.
June 20, 2024 at 6:20 PM Medical rescue for a reported near-drowning at Oregon Creek. Units dispatched.
June 20, 2024 at 5:59 PM Solo vehicle vs telephone pole on the 14000 block of You Bet Road, units dispatched.
June 20, 2024 at 5:17 PM Firefighters are at scene of a now extinguished fire on Rough & Ready Hwy. Canceling most of the incoming resources.
June 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM Double Fire is at 12 acres, with a retardant line all around it.
June 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM The Double fire near Brownsville is holding at 10 acres, per CAL FIRE. Retardant lines have the fire boxed in. Apologies for the lack of updates, can’t type and drive. Back at HQ now.
June 20, 2024 at 2:03 PM Vegetation fire, full wildland dispatch at scene near Double Eagle Way in Brownsville.
June 20, 2024 at 11:20 AM TNF Air Attack 17 will be over the Washington area for training – training only, no fire.
June 20, 2024 at 9:36 AM Happy Summer Solstice! Summer officially begins this afternoon at 1:51 pm.
June 20, 2024 at 8:09 AM Accident on Hwy 49 and Carriage Road, cars on both sides of the freeway. Unist dispatched.
June 20, 2024 at 7:57 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Ladybird Drive.
June 20, 2024 at 7:56 AM Reported head on collision on Hwy 49 near Nishenam Gulch, units dispatched.
June 20, 2024 at 7:40 AM Accident on Hwy 174 and Brunswick, units dispatched.
June 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM Ground and air resources have thoroughly checked the area. Unable to locate.
June 19, 2024 at 5:31 PM Air Attack is overhead, checking the Jones Bar area. Engines checking McKitrick Ranch Road.
June 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM Units in the Hwy 49/Yuba river area have not located any smoke, Air Attack to assist.
June 19, 2024 at 5:18 PM Firefighters also checking the Jones Bar area.
June 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM Air Attack 230 is lifting for a smoke check.
June 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM Single report of a vegetation fire/smoke on Hwy 49 near the Independence Trail. Units dispatched for a smoke check. Nothing visible on the cameras at this time.
June 19, 2024 at 2:25 PM Heat Advisory goes into effect 11 AM-8 PM Saturday, June 22, 2024. NWS Sacramento is expecting Valley & Foothill high temperatures between 100-106 deg F and elevated morning lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
June 19, 2024 at 1:07 PM Brannon IC reports good knockdown on the fire, resources remaining at scene will be committed for approximately two hours.
June 19, 2024 at 1:01 PM All tankers have been released from the Brannon incident.
June 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM Air Attack reports no vegetation involvement, releasing the incoming helicopters.
June 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM Limited, if any, wildland involvement on the Brannon Fire. Firefighters have a hoseline around the home. IC is requesting two more water tenders.
June 19, 2024 at 12:47 PM Air Attack 230 is over the Brannon fire, withTankers 88, 89 and Helicopter 514 arriving.
June 19, 2024 at 12:44 PM Brannon IC confirms working fire on the deck, incoming units, with the exception of the first four engines, to stage on Newtown.
June 19, 2024 at 12:36 PM Residential structure fire with vegetation involved on Brannon Court off Newtown Road in Nevada City. Deck on fire, full wildland dispatch on order.
June 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM Stalled car on East Main and Dorsey in Grass Valley.
June 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM Power has been restored in Alta Sierra.
June 19, 2024 at 11:24 AM A return of hot temperatures and moderate HeatRisk by Friday. Dry, seasonable weather today with slightly higher relative humidity helped by onshore flow. A warming trend is expected from late week and into the weekend.
June 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM Power outage affecting 1,433 customers in Alta Sierra, estimated time of restoration is 3:30 pm. Note: PG&E has enabled the Enhanced Power Safety Systems (EPSS) on the circuits. These fast-trip safety measures deenergize portions or the totality of circuits affected past the initial hazard, leading to larger outages. Instead of trying to automatically reenergize lines (reclosing), and then causing more sparks, power stays off.
June 19, 2024 at 10:05 AM Hoseline around the Drum incident, forward progress has been stopped. Canceling incoming tankers and some ground resources.
June 19, 2024 at 10:02 AM Aircraft are over the Drum incident, ground resources are making good progress. Air Attack confirms 1/4 acre in brush and timber, slow rate of spread. Helicopter 514 is returning to White Cloud.
June 19, 2024 at 9:53 AM First unit at scene of the Drum incident reports 1/4 acre, slow rate of spread. All units to respond to Main Street in Alta, access via Nary Red Rd. Air Attack 17 has lifted from Grass Valley, TNF Helicopter 514 is in route from White Cloud.
June 19, 2024 at 9:51 AM Helicopter 2HP has lifted from Auburn and will be overhead at the Drum fire in ten minutes.
June 19, 2024 at 9:47 AM Units in route to the Drum incident report this might be close to the train tracks, looks like slow rate of spread.
June 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM Reported vegetation fire on Drum Powerhouse Road across from Culberson Road in the Alta area. Full wildland dispatch on order. This will be the Drum incident.
June 19, 2024 at 7:15 AM Maintenance truck on fire on eastbound Hwy 49 near the Brunswick off ramp, units dispatched.
June 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM All the details on tomorrow’s Job & Volunteer Fair at the Fairgrounds.
June 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM Rescue crews have the patient out of the water at the Yuba River near the 49 bridge, likely minor to no injuries only.
June 18, 2024 at 1:59 PM All updates on the 2024 Pleasant Fire will be posted on the incident page.
June 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM Evacuations on Candlewood Court.
June 18, 2024 at 1:53 PM ICP will be at the community church, aircraft overhead now.
June 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM Pleasant IC reports 2-3 acres in the grass, one structure threatened. Firefighters are starting hoseline on the left flank now to protect the structure.
June 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM Full wildland dispatch on order for the reported fire on Pleasant Valley Road in the area of the Penn Valley Community Church. This will be the Pleasant incident (again.)
June 18, 2024 at 1:42 PM Initial location for the new fire is Pleasant Valley Road.
June 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM Possible new start in Penn Valley. Units being dispatched.
June 18, 2024 at 11:50 AM Helicopter has left the Marysville incident for fuel, they will return to the fire after refueling in Grass Valley.
June 18, 2024 at 11:01 AM Air Attack 230 is returning to Grass Valley. Forward progress of the Marysville fire has been stopped.
June 18, 2024 at 10:49 AM Both Helicopter 2HP and Air Attack 230 are over the fire. Rate of spread has slowed significantly.
June 18, 2024 at 10:42 AM Marysville IC is canceling one of the incoming crews and one helicopter, they are making good progress. Dozer and water tenders to continue in.
June 18, 2024 at 10:39 AM Marysville IC reports hazard due to the bee boxes on fire, requesting a precautionary ambulance. Looking at 3-4 acres, still burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread.
June 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM Dozer is in route to the Marysville Fire, the fire is about 3 acres, grass and oak woodlands. Burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread, but it has gotten into beeboxes. Air Attack and two helicopters requested.
June 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM Units are making access to the fire via Sycamore Ranch off Hwy 20.
June 18, 2024 at 10:24 AM Units responding to the Marysville fire are requesting an additional water tender.
June 18, 2024 at 10:22 AM Marysville IC is requesting one dozer, one crew and an aircraft to the fire. However, aircraft are not yet in service.
June 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM Units dispatched to the reported smoke, now a vegetation fire, Hwy 20 across from Marysville Road. This will be the Marysville incident.
June 18, 2024 at 10:11 AM Smoke seen in the area of Hwy 20 and Spring Valley Rd in Browns Valley, haze visible on the camera, no column.
June 18, 2024 at 10:05 AM Nevada County Probation, with participation and support from the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, Grass Valley Police Department, Nevada City Police Department, Truckee Police Department, and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, are hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eric Rood Center parking lot in Nevada City. The event aims to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC). Local law enforcement officers will proudly escort the ‘Torch of Hope” through Nevada City in support of this incredible event.
June 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM Critical fire weather conditions continue through midday today. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk returns late in the week into the weekend with widespread triple digits in the Valley by Saturday. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt.
June 18, 2024 at 7:29 AM Reported vegetation fire on eastbound I-80 near Applegate, units at scene. Applegate IC reports a 20 by 20 spot, slow rate of spread and no threat to any structures.
June 17, 2024 at 10:22 PM From a reader: Found this lost dog tonight at 9:30pm on Dog Bar Rd near Norvin Way. Has collar but no tags, will take to the pound in the morning to see if he has a chip. Call or text 530-277-0391 if he’s your pup.
June 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM Debris check, reported burn pile on Buckeye Road. Units dispatched.
June 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM Motorcycle accident on Rough and Ready Hwy near East Drive, units are at scene. Minor injuries, road rash only.
June 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM Jamestown fire along Hwy 20 is fully contained, was caused by a mower, all units have been released.
June 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM A reader is missing some large Dewalt boxes somewhere along McCourtney Road – truck tailgate flopped open. If you found the boxes, please contact 707-239-0977.
June 17, 2024 at 7:26 PM Fire on Horseshoe Bar has been extinguished.
June 17, 2024 at 7:14 PM Report of a vegetation fire on westbound I-80 at Horseshoe Bar. Units dispatched.
June 17, 2024 at 6:33 PM Jamestown IC reports knockdown on the fire, forward progress has been stopped. Canceling all aircraft.
June 17, 2024 at 6:29 PM First unit at scene on Hwy 20 reports approx. 2 acres, locals working on it. Helicopter has lifted from Auburn to respond to the fire, tanker and air attack taking off from Grass Valley.
June 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 between Marysville Rd and Spring Valley Road near Jamestown Court in Yuba County. Units dispatched.
June 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM First unit at scene reports the 50 by 50 spot near the runaway truck ramp has been extinguished. One more engine to continue in, all others can cancel. Also, request for the highway closure is being canceled.
June 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM Hard closure on westbound I-80 from Blue Canyon to Dutch Flat requested due to the reported fire. Eastbound traffic is stopped already.
June 17, 2024 at 4:02 PM Fire on westbound I-80 just east of Drum Forebay, CHP reporting 50 ft and spreading. Full wildland dispatch, including aircraft.
June 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM On Friday, June 14th Judy was trail riding with her friend on their horses when the horses spooked and bucked the two women off their horses. This was in the Carr/Feely Lake, Bowman Lake area of the Sierras. One of the horses was found the next day but “Sparky,” a Chestnut horse has not been found in spite of many people searching and even a heat seeking drone being dispatched in the area. After three days of being missing Sparky may be somewhere in the town of Washington Area or Bowman Lake. Sparky still has his saddle on and may have rid himself of his bridle. If anyone has seen Sparky or has any information please call Judy at (530)265-2802 or cell 408 691-2790, or Nancy at (530) 265-5044.
June 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM A large rock in the roadway on McCourtney near Thoroughbred.
June 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM Debris fire, reportedly unattended burn pile on Culberson Road in Alta. Units dispatched.
June 17, 2024 at 12:56 PM Gold IC reports brake fire only with a slight extension to the truck. One engine from Colfax to continue, all others can cancel.
June 17, 2024 at 12:53 PM The semi is carrying paper, Gold IC is holding the tankers at Grass Valley, they should be able to handle with grounds resources.
June 17, 2024 at 12:51 PM Semi trailer on fire on westbound I-80 near Gold Run, vegetation is involved. Units are arriving at scene.
June 17, 2024 at 8:41 AM Critical fire weather conditions in the Valley and adjacent foothills through early Tuesday from gusty northerly winds and low humidity. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk returns late in the week into the weekend with widespread triple digits in the Valley by Saturday. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt.
June 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM I see smoke – now what? An explainer. Time for the yearly refresher on what to do when you see smoke. Residential burn piles are done for the season, climate change and abundant vegetation growth may exacerbate fire danger at our elevation.
June 17, 2024 at 6:25 AM The burn permit suspension goes into effect today at 8:00 am. Burn piles are done until after fire season.
June 16, 2024 at 10:51 PM Gravel truck stuck on Rector Road, slid off the road.
June 16, 2024 at 10:29 PM Lindberg IC reports they have knockdown on the fire. Checking the shipping containers now, releasing all staged resources.
June 16, 2024 at 10:26 PM Lindberg IC reports they have medic caring for a patient with minor burns from the RV fire.
June 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM Additional caller in Auburn reports it may be a trailer on fire. First unit is at scene confirms the RV fire. Immediate threat to conex boxes and a 20,000 sq ft concrete structure.
June 16, 2024 at 10:13 PM Report of a structure fire at the Auburn Airport on Lindberg St, units dispatched.
June 16, 2024 at 10:10 PM Smoke check in the Red Dog/Greenhorn area – so far nothing found.
June 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM Accident on Lodgepole Drive at Huckleberry Drive, units dispatched.
June 16, 2024 at 7:08 PM Murphy Fire, Garden Valley: Forward progress has been stopped at 4 acres. Evacuations have been lifted. Thank you to Garden Valley Fire Protection District, Georgetown Fire, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office for assisting.
June 16, 2024 at 5:35 PM Crews are on scene of a vegetation fire at the 5900 block of Mount Murphy Road in Garden Valley, El Dorado County. Currently at 3 acres, with a moderate rate of spread. Evacuations are in progress.
June 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM Debris check on La Barr Meadows Road, units dispatched.
June 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM Car off the roadway on Hwy 49 near Independence Trail.
June 16, 2024 at 1:48 PM First unit at scene on Birchwood reports one small pile smoldering. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 16, 2024 at 1:40 PM Illegal debris burn on Birchwood Court in Foresthill, units dispatched.
June 16, 2024 at 1:17 PM Firefighters have extinguished the reported fire on Indian Springs Ranch Road. Engine returning to their station.
June 16, 2024 at 12:38 PM Debris check on Indian Springs Ranch Road, units dispatched. Reported as a smoldering stump.
June 16, 2024 at 8:29 AM No fire on Madrone.
June 16, 2024 at 8:24 AM Units in the area are trying to make access to the reported smoke from Magnolia Rd.
June 16, 2024 at 8:20 AM Smoke check on Madrone Court in the Higgins area, units dispatched.
June 16, 2024 at 7:47 AM A small 40 by 40 ft on Sugarloaf Mountain in Nevada City has been extinguished. Firefighters are still at scene, mopping up.
June 16, 2024 at 7:43 AM Junes Fire (Four Junes Way and Palermo Honcut Hwy, Butte County.): 1,056 acres grass and oak woodland, 50% contained. Minimal fire behavior with smoldering reported. Structures and powerlines remain threatened. Forward spread of the fire has been stopped. Firefighters are strengthening control lines and mopping up.
June 16, 2024 at 7:40 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County. Starting tomorrow, burn permits are suspended for the season in Nevada, Yuba, and Placer counties.
June 15, 2024 at 8:46 PM First unit at scene on Bald Hill reports a 20 by 20 ft spot, extinguished by locals. No power lines down, canceling most incoming units.
June 15, 2024 at 8:43 PM Powerlines are possibly down at the vegetation fire on Bald Hill Road.
June 15, 2024 at 8:42 PM Units at scene on Hwy 20/Willow Valley report a single patient, extrication required. They should be able to handle with two engines.
June 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM Solo vehicle accident, major front end damage, on Hwy 20 at Willow Valley Road. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 8:36 PM Reported vegetation fire on Bald Hill Road near Wise Road in the Auburn area. 50 by 50 ft fire approaching a house, units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM Firefighters in the Wahoo Lane area report this is an accidental fire by a homeowner who is extinguishing it. No threat, canceling the incoming units.
June 15, 2024 at 7:16 PM Units are at scene on Wahoo Lane, reporting light smoke in the area. They’ll investigate.
June 15, 2024 at 7:06 PM Debris check in Rough and Ready in the Wahoo Lane area. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 6:33 PM Smoke in south county, portions of Yuba and Placer County is from the 750-acre Junes Fire Palermo in the area of Four Junes Way and Palermo Honcut Hwy, Butte County.
June 15, 2024 at 5:20 PM The pup found on Doris Drive has been reunited with his humans. All is well.
June 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM Units have checked eastbound I-80, no fire visible.
June 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM Reported vegetation fire, roadside spot, on eastbound I-80 near Newcastle. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 1:04 PM Lost pup, found on Doris Drive. Text 530-588-8260 if you’re the canine’s human.
June 15, 2024 at 11:21 AM Debris check on Cruzon Grade across of Backbone Road on the San Juan Ridge. Units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM Tree partially blocking the slow lane on Hwy 49 at School Street in North San Juan.
June 15, 2024 at 9:54 AM Placer IC reports all resources will be committed for another hour.
June 15, 2024 at 9:50 AM Placer IC reports knockdown on the trailer fire, extension to the wildland has been mitigated.
June 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM Placer IC reports slow rate of spread, working on the trailer and the wildland extension.
June 15, 2024 at 9:37 AM Units at scene on Placer Hills report this is a trailer on fire, with some threat to the vegetation.
June 15, 2024 at 9:32 AM Report of black smoke on Placer hills Road, units dispatched.
June 15, 2024 at 7:39 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
June 14, 2024 at 9:35 PM Vehicle accident on Idaho-Maryland and Brunswick Road, emergency services at scene.
June 14, 2024 at 8:41 PM The Hirschman’s incident is fully contained, firefighters are working on mop-up now.
June 14, 2024 at 8:25 PM The Hirschman’s incident is within Nevada City’s Local Responsibility Area (LRA.) Grass Valley, Nevada City Fire Departments were assisted by CAL Fire and Nevada County Sheriff’s deputies. The cause is under investigation.
June 14, 2024 at 8:08 PM Forward progress stopped on the Hirschman’s incident.
June 14, 2024 at 7:53 PM Vegetation fire off Hwy 49 at Hirschman’s Pond. 1/4 acre in manzanita and timber, no threat to structures and low growth potential. Hirschman’s IC reports good progress, they should pick it up within 30 minutes. No evacuations or road closures, but a lot of equipment along Hwy 49.
June 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM Deer Creek Southside Firewise Community – Green waste bin filling up fast and prompting neighbors to do more. Mission accomplished, well done!
June 14, 2024 at 3:41 PM Metal pipe in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey overpass. Use caution, especially in the slow lane.
June 14, 2024 at 3:03 PM Rollins Lake on June 7 and today, June 14, 2024.
June 14, 2024 at 12:05 PM A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11 PM Saturday, June 15 to 8 PM Sunday, June 16 for much of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills below 2000 feet. This replaces and upgrades the previously-issued Fire Weather Watch.
June 14, 2024 at 9:49 AM Debris check in Pioneer Park, fire in/near the fire pit. Engine dispatched.
June 14, 2024 at 9:24 AM Lone IC reports the fire is contained.
June 14, 2024 at 9:03 AM Reported vegetation fire on Lone Star Road off Hwy 49, 5 by 5 roadside spot. Units dispatched.
June 14, 2024 at 9:03 AM Lazy morning for these bucks.
June 14, 2024 at 8:49 AM 25 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 14th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Schneider Gate and the Main Housing are of the Base. The intention of this prescribed burn is to promote natural vegetation regeneration, reduce hazardous and flammable fuels also removal of invasive plant species.
June 14, 2024 at 8:25 AM CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties. This suspension takes effect Monday, June 17, 2024, at 8am and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.
June 14, 2024 at 8:16 AM Debris check in the Weimar area.
June 14, 2024 at 7:28 AM Two dogs are running in the roadway on North Bloomfield Road near the South Yuba Campground. We’re not even in the dog days of summer.
June 14, 2024 at 6:05 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
June 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM Banner Lava Cap Road is clear again.
June 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM Banner Lava Cap Road will be closed to traffic on the 16000 block.
June 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM Car vs tree on Banner Lava Cap, units dispatched.
June 13, 2024 at 3:54 PM NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch that goes into effect 11 pm Saturday – 5 pm Monday for the majority of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills below 2000 feet. Northerly wind gusts up to 30-40 mph and minimum relative humidity values 10-20% combined with poor overnight recoveries (Max RH 30 to 45%) may result in critical fire weather conditions.
June 13, 2024 at 3:48 PM Units at scene on Hwy 20 report no fire, canceling the incoming resources.
June 13, 2024 at 3:44 PM Car fire on Hwy 20 at South Ponderosa overcrossing, occupants are out of the vehicle. Units dispatched.
June 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM Traffic hazard on Hwy 174 at Rattlesnake Road, cars stopped on the highway.
June 13, 2024 at 6:18 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
June 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM Why did the chicken cross the road? Reader Joshua reports: There are 5 chicken (I believe 3 roosters and 2 hens) that look lost at Hirschman’s Pond (on the trail by the pond). No sign of an owner. They seem super comfortable with people. Check your coop!
June 12, 2024 at 5:06 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at McKnight, units dispatched.
June 12, 2024 at 4:21 PM Units at scene on Marysville Road can handle, canceling incoming resources.
June 12, 2024 at 4:14 PM Locals are making progress on Marysville Road, no crew or dozer needed.
June 12, 2024 at 4:09 PM Reported vegetation fire on Marysville Road near Country Trail in Browns Valley, roadside start. Locals are attempting to extinguish it. Units dispatched.
June 12, 2024 at 3:37 PM Hot temperatures through this evening with Moderate to locally Major HeatRisk north of I-80. Temperatures will trend cooler late-week and over the weekend. Isolated shower/thunderstorms over the Sierra Crest south of Highway 50 Thursday afternoon. Elevated fire weather conditions this weekend into early next week.
June 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM First unit at scene on Las Quintas reports this is not a vegetation fire, just a burn pile (it is a burn day in Yuba County.) Canceling all incoming resources.
June 12, 2024 at 2:45 PM Reported vegetation fire on Las Quintas Way in Loma Rica. Units dispatched for a 10 by 10 spot in grass.
June 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM Following up on Tom Durkin’s op-ed The Saga of Bobby & Laurel – A GoFundMe has been established to collect donations. https://gofund.me/1e8f2a78
June 12, 2024 at 8:31 AM Units are at scene of the reported burn pile on Rough and Ready Road. Could be a neighborhood dispute, they are investigating.
June 12, 2024 at 8:10 AM Debris check on Rough and Ready Road, units dispatched to check. Today is a No Burn day.
June 12, 2024 at 7:53 AM 18 acres prescribed burning is scheduled for June 12th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Schneider Gate and the Main Housing are of the Base.18 acres prescribed burning is scheduled for June 12th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Schneider Gate and the Main Housing are of the Base.
June 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM Not good news to start the day. Spaulding powerhouse repair completion date slips to late July.
June 12, 2024 at 6:14 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
June 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM Car stalled on Banner Lava Cap at Old Tunnel Road. The roadway is blocked.
June 11, 2024 at 2:13 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Reid Lane in the Penn Valley are, units dispatched.
June 11, 2024 at 9:53 AM From reader Lorna: For the past couple of years, just before graduation, Morgan Ranch has been hit by playful pranks. One year our empty garbage cans were knocked over, another year eggs were tossed onto our cars. Well, this morning, the residents of Morgan Ranch West woke up to road cones placed at the end of our driveways. A detour sign was place directing cars to the end of the cul de sac. Much more creative than egging cars, thank you. The city came out to collect the cones. We hope you kids have a great summer.
June 11, 2024 at 8:21 AM A slow start to the morning?
June 11, 2024 at 8:20 AM The weekly “semi stuck on the Bear River Bridge on Dog Bar” is upon us.
June 11, 2024 at 6:48 AM A 140-acre prescribed burn is scheduled for June 11th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Doolittle gate and Hammonton Smartsville Rd.
June 11, 2024 at 6:37 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
June 10, 2024 at 7:10 PM Car off the roadway, into a tree, on southbound Hwy 49 at Clivus. Units dispatched.
June 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM First unit at scene on Hwy 49 reports three cars, all on the right-hand side.
June 10, 2024 at 4:24 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Combie, three vehicles involved, units dispatched.
June 10, 2024 at 3:05 PM Head-on collision on Hwy 49 at Joeger Road in Auburn. Units dispatched.
June 10, 2024 at 2:12 PM Units at scene and locals have a handle on the fire on Pleasant Valley.
June 10, 2024 at 2:01 PM Reported vegetation fire in a field on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville on the San Juan Ridge. Locals are working on it, units dispatched.
June 10, 2024 at 1:28 PM Spenceville IC reports the fire is now fully contained at 22 acres. Mop-up will take approximately three hours.
June 10, 2024 at 12:51 PM Spenceville IC reports the fire is not yet contained.
June 10, 2024 at 12:17 Spenceville IC estimates most resources will be committed for approximately four hours. He will release some of the resources as soon as possible.
June 10, 2024 at 12:16 PM A water tender and an engine from Beale are also responding to the Spenceville fire.
June 10, 2024 at 12:08 PM Spenceville IC reports about 2 acres in the grass, within the containment lines. All units dispatched to continue in.
June 10, 2024 at 11:55 AM First unit at scene on the shooting range reports 1-2 acres in the grass, within the containment lines, burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 10, 2024 at 11:49 AM The fire is within the containment lines established earlier this year.
June 10, 2024 at 11:44 AM Units responding to the Spenceville incident request two additional engines, a water tender and a crew.
June 10, 2024 at 11:41 AM Reported vegetation fire at the Spenceville shooting range, units dispatched for a grass fire, approximate size 1/10th of an acre.
June 10, 2024 at 11:11 AM Can you spot the difference? Rollins Reservoir in mid-April and early June.
June 10, 2024 at 9:25 AM 51 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 10th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Main Base and Gavin Mandery Rd.
June 10, 2024 at 6:26 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 9, 2024 at 8:47 PM Talk about commitment. Camping out in a parking lot over the weekend to be among the lucky ones to get tickets. No, not concert tickets, but campsite reservations during the Nevada County Fair. That’s what’s happening at the Nevada County Fairgrounds right now.
June 9, 2024 at 2:28 PM Missing dog, black and white 14 lbs, Coton de Tulear. Cooper. Last seen running down Jordan Street/ Gethsemane Street. Chipped, but no collar. Call 530-559-0133 or 530-470-0240. Furry and friendly.
June 9, 2024 at 1:45 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at the South Yuba, vehicles are on the right-hand side.
June 9, 2024 at 12:13 PM Vehicle rollover on Doris Drive in Grass Valley, extrication required.
June 9, 2024 at 12:05 PM The power outage in Penn Valley has been reduced to 26 customers on Siesta Drive.
June 9, 2024 at 11:33 AM Thanks to reader Michele for sharing these photos of the down tree and the damage on Siesta Drive. Photo credit to Sonja Coleman.
June 9, 2024 at 11:12 AM First unit at scene on Siesta Drive reports tree and lines down in the roadway, they are shutting down Siesta Drive. The traffic lights are out as well, PG&E and Caltrans have been notified. Power outage in the area is affecting 2,021 customers.
June 9, 2024 at 11:04 AM Tree and power lines down on Siesta Drive in Penn Valley. Lines reported in the roadway and arcing. Avoid the area, units dispatched.
June 9, 2024 at 7:39 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 8, 2024 at 7:14 PM Debris check on Ponderosa Way near Hidden Ridge Way in the Colfax area, report of a 10 by 10 spot. Units dispatched.
June 8, 2024 at 6:46 PM Bernie is back home with his humans. All is well.
June 8, 2024 at 2:50 PM Bernie is a 2-yr old white and furry mutt. About 50 lbs, short legs, long body. White with brown splotches. Just groomed a few days ago. No collar. Lost on Sat June 9 between 7:30-11:30 am on the back part of John Born Road\Deer Bed Circle. Please call 530-263-0850 if you’ve seen or have him.
June 8, 2024 at 2:49 PM Polaris IC reports the fire is 1/4 acre in grass and forward progress will be stopped shortly.
June 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM Units at scene on Polaris report active fire behind a structure, all units to continue in.
June 8, 2024 at 2:36 PM Reported vegetation fire on Polaris Drive, reported as the size of a baseball field. Numerous resources dispatched.
June 8, 2024 at 2:11 PM Grizzly IC reports forward progress of the fire has been stopped at 0.66 acres. Looks like a spot fire holdover from yesterday’s Backbone fire. Heavy mop-up required.
June 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM NSJ water tender responding additionally to the Grizzly incident (behind yesterday’s Backbone incident.)
June 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM Units have arrived at the Backbone incident from yesterday. The reported smoke is coming from an adjacent property, requesting a wildland response. Approximately 1/4 acre.
June 8, 2024 at 12:39 PM Cal Fire and North San Juan will respond to the Backbone incident.
June 8, 2024 at 12:20 PM Ambulance requested to Malakoff.
June 8, 2024 at 12:16 PM Helicopter 514 has checked the Backbone incident on their way back. There is some smoke showing, within the retardant lines.
June 8, 2024 at 11:59 AM Helicopter 514 has checked the Prosser area, nothing showing. Also, nothing showing at Bullards.
June 8, 2024 at 11:54 AM Reported smoke seen at Prosser Reservoir, Truckee TNF firefighters dispatched.
June 8, 2024 at 11:28 AM Smoke check on the far east side of Bullards Bar.
June 8, 2024 at 10:58 AM A “cultural burn” of about 3 acres has just been ignited in the Wildwood West area.
June 8, 2024 at 8:56 AM Three small dogs just crossed Hwy 49 at Cherry Creek. Animal Control has been notified.
June 8, 2024 at 8:31 AM All resources have been released from the Tunnel incident.
June 8, 2024 at 8:09 AM Tunnel IC reports they have made entry into the apartment, light smoke showing. Smoke is coming from the oven. Firefighters will remove the patient from the room, and secure the oven. They can handle with resources at scene.
June 8, 2024 at 8:06 AM First unit at scene reports no flames visible, but smoke coming from the apartment. No answer at the door, but the occupant is non-ambulatory.
June 8, 2024 at 8:03 AM Possible structure fire at the Senior Apartments on Old Tunnel Road, smoke coming from an apartment. Units dispatched.
June 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM Slightly cooler temperatures with breezy winds this weekend. Warmer next week with areas of major heatrisk Monday into Wednesday. Minor HeatRisk for the weekend. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt. 10-20% chance of isolated late day mountain thunderstorms today through Sunday. Increasing confidence in period of hot temperatures Monday-Wednesday next week.
June 8, 2024 at 6:31 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
June 7, 2024 at 8:55 PM NCSO Update: Suspect and child have been located alive down a steep river canyon. Nevada County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue volunteers, led by Sheriff’s Office personnel, heard noises and cries for help and alerted partners of their GPS coordinates. CalOES was able to confirm the child and suspect’s location with their FIRIS airplane. CHP responded with their helicopter and located both the subject and child by aerial observation. The child was safely air-lifted out of the river canyon with no injuries. The suspect is currently being assisted out of the river canyon by ropes. She too is physically OK. Thank you to our amazing partners, search volunteers, and the community at large for your assistance in this matter.
June 7, 2024 at 8:47 PM Vehicle over the embankment on North Bloomfield on the south side of the river, one person trapped. Units dispatched.
June 7, 2024 at 7:58 PM The Amber Alert has been canceled, the child has been found safe. Father and child are reunited.
June 7, 2024 at 7:09 PM Many thanks to reader Paul for sharing his photo of a (collared) mountain lion near Wildwood Ridge.
June 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM Units arriving at the Karchner Fire in Sheridan report a fully involved barnanda 1/4 acre grass fire. Power lines are down.
June 7, 2024 at 7:02 PM Firefighters have arrived on Cedar Ridge Way, reporting a 10 by 10 burnpile – on a non-burn day.
June 7, 2024 at 6:50 PM Units dispatched to a debris check on Cedar Ridge Drive off Hwy 174.
June 7, 2024 at 6:14 PM Amber alert issued. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot in a southeast direction towards the South Yuba River.
June 7, 2024 at 6:13 PM Backbone IC reports they are starting mop-up, resources at scene will be sufficient. They will be committed for 2-3 hours.
June 7, 2024 at 6:12 PM Air Attack has released both tankers back to their respective bases.
June 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM Air Attack is releasing the second tanker, IC reports forward progress stopped on the Backbone incident.
June 7, 2024 at 5:59 PM Firefighters are starting to make good progress, Tanker 93 is arriving over the fire. Tanker 96 is a minute out.
June 7, 2024 at 5:55 PM Air Attack confirms increased activity, fire just made a low level run. IC reports fully involved motorhome, all responding units to continue in.
June 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM Backbone Fire is holding at 1/2 acre.
June 7, 2024 at 5:45 PM Air Attack is arriving over the fire.
June 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM Backbone IC is requesting a prevention officer to the fire, today is a no burn day in western Nevada County.
June 7, 2024 at 5:36 PM Backbone IC is requesting an Air Attack, increased fire activity due to wind. NSJ engine arriving at scene.
June 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM Resources at scene on the Backbone estimate about 1/4 – 1/2 acres, still burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 7, 2024 at 5:21 PM Cal Fire Fire Hawk 606 is over the fire, reporting about 1/4 acre in timber, burning at a slow rate of spread with two structures threatened. They will be inserting their crew now.
June 7, 2024 at 5:07 PM Full wildland dispatch to the fire in the Backbone Road area.
June 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM Reported vegetation fire from Saddleback outlook and visible on the cameras in the Snow Tent area or Backbone Road on the San Juan Ridge. Units dispatched.
June 7, 2024 at 4:40 PM NCSO: The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in an assault that occurred on N. Bloomfield Road near Grizzly Hill Road. The suspect is described as a white female, 30 years old, with shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes (pictured). She is further described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with a black sports bra and blue jeans. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot in a southeast direction towards the South Yuba River.
The suspect is with a 3 year old male child who was described as being 3 feet tall with blonde hair styled in a mohawk (pictured).
The suspect has reportedly made self-harm statements towards herself.
If you see the suspect, do not approach and call 911.
June 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM Someone lost a bunch of piping on southbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive onramp. Use caution and avoid driving over the pipes.
June 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM What a difference a month makes. Long Ravine on Rollins Lake May 9 and today.
June 7, 2024 at 9:52 AM Accident on Gayle Ln / Banner Lava Cap Rd, no injuries reported.
June 7, 2024 at 9:47 AM Accident on Freeman Lane in Grass Valley, car over the embankment, units are at scene.
June 7, 2024 at 9:44 AM It’s Go Bag time, if you don’t snag one of the freebies tomorrow at the Vets Hall, make your own. We even have tips for all kinds of Go Bags.
June 7, 2024 at 9:03 AM Units at scene in Lake Wildwood report a false alarm.
June 7, 2024 at 8:35 AM Possible chimney fire on Huckleberry Drive in Lake Wildwood. Unist dispatched.
June 7, 2024 at 8:02 AM Reader Matthew reports: mailboxes were opened sometime last night up and down Lake Vera Purdon Road and there’s mail articles and newspapers (delivered by the post office) near the intersection of Lake Vera Purdon Road and North Bloomfield and all the way down North Bloomfield to the highway. (Yes, he also notified the post office)
June 7, 2024 at 6:31 AM Today is a No Burn day in western Nevada County.
June 6, 2024 at 10:30 PM Firefighters have made contact with an individual who dropped their phone, which triggered a crash notification. No accident, all engines can cancel.
June 6, 2024 at 10:28 PM Units in the area on Thiel Way have been unable to locate a vehicle accident. They will continue to search the surrounding roads.
June 6, 2024 at 10:25 PM Accident on Thiel Way in Alta Sierra, units dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 9:58 PM Units on Jones Bar have located a small smoldering pile, they will be extinguishing it now. Canceling the other engines.
June 6, 2024 at 9:53 PM Units in the area are attempting to locate.
June 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM Debris check on Jones Bar Road. Units dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 5:05 PM Accident on Idaho-Maryland Road near Centennial, units dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 4:45 PM Oso IC reports they have the fire contained, it was a 20 by 20 spot – all incoming units are being canceled.
June 6, 2024 at 4:44 PM This will be the Oso incident, even though it is closer to Gautier Drive.
June 6, 2024 at 4:42 PM Dispatch reporting numerous resources to the grass fire on Hwy 49. First unit at scene reports a grass fire (1/8th of an acre) burning at a slow rate of spread in light flashy fuels. All resources to continue in.
June 6, 2024 at 4:37 PM Reports of a vegetation fire on northbound Hwy 49 possibly at Gautier or Rincon. Units dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM Main IC reports they have reopened the roadway.
June 6, 2024 at 3:37 PM Large tree branch has fallen on East Main St in Grass Valley and is blocking the roadway. Summer limb drop!
June 6, 2024 at 2:53 PM Tree hanging over the roadway on Allison Ranch Road at Dawkins Lane. Public Works notified.
June 6, 2024 at 2:51 PM Per Bridgeport IC, the second juvenile has been located safely.
June 6, 2024 at 2:43 PM Bridgeport IC reporting the juvenile will be released shortly. However, there might be another missing juvenile, downstream and river right from the bridge on the Point Defiance Trail.
June 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM Rescuers have located the missing juvenile at Bridgeport, he’s out of the water. One medic to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 6, 2024 at 2:18 PM Units will be setting up at Bridgeport. Army Corps is attempting to make their way upstream from Englebright.
June 6, 2024 at 2:14 PM Army Corps of Engineers requested to come upstream with their boat from Englebright.
June 6, 2024 at 2:10 PM Rescuers are looking for a male juvenile, unknown if in the water. Helicopter and rescue UAS on order.
June 6, 2024 at 2:05 PM Water rescue at Bridgeport, numerous resources dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 11:20 AM Firefighters have a line around the fire, canceling the tankers. They also have sufficient engines at scene. Air Attack to continue and check for any spots.
June 6, 2024 at 11:02 AM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 49 in the Coloma area. Structures are threatened per the first unit at scene. Fire is reported as approximately 1/2 acre at this time. Dozer and crew dispatched from NEU, aircraft is on order. This will be the Star incident.
June 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM Crown IC reports no injuries to the driver, they just have to get the door open.
June 6, 2024 at 10:44 AM Extrication will be required at the accident on Crown Point Circle.
June 6, 2024 at 10:39 AM Accident on Crown Point Circle in Grass Valley, vehicle over the embankment, units dispatched.
June 6, 2024 at 10:32 AM The prescribed burn at Beale is underway.
June 6, 2024 at 9:14 AM Bovine stroll alert. Three cows are out on McCourtney Road near Auburn Road, walking in the roadway. Use caution!
June 6, 2024 at 8:24 AM Hot today, slightly cooler this weekend, then warmer into next week. Well above normal temperatures and Major HeatRisk in the lower elevations continue today with Minor HeatRisk around the Delta. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt. Isolated afternoon/evening mountain thunderstorms or showers today in western Tehama and Shasta counties. Thunderstorm potential on Saturday. Increasing confidence in an additional period of hot temperatures Monday & Tuesday next week.
June 6, 2024 at 6:36 AM A 57-acre prescribed burn is scheduled for June 6th, 2024 on Beale Air Force Base. This prescribed fire will be near the Main Base and FAMCAMP.
June 6, 2024 at 6:13 AM Today is a No Burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
June 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM All updates on the Oak fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/oak-loma-rica/
June 5, 2024 at 10:31 PM Oak IC is requesting YCSO and PG&E to respond.
June 5, 2024 at 10:29 PM Oak IC reports approximately 2 acres burning slightly downhill at a slow to medium rate of spread. Immediate structure threat, continue all incoming resources.
June 5, 2024 at 10:24 PM Oak IC is requesting additional engines, not a structure fire but 2-3 acres of vegetation. Requesting additional wildland engines.
June 5, 2024 at 10:23 PM Units have arrived at scene of the Oak incident, better routing instructions given.
June 5, 2024 at 10:13 PM The vegetation fire on White Oak Lane is now reported as a structure fire. Augmented dispatch, three engines, one water tender and a crew assigned.
June 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM Reported vegetation fire on White Oak Lane in Loma Rica, units dispatched.
June 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM Units have searched the area on Drunken Miners and Hwy 49 down to the river, they’re continuing towards Camptonville. So far, unable to locate any accident.
June 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM Vehicle accident on Drunken Miners Road off Hwy 49. Units dispatched.
June 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM Tomorrow, Thursday June 6, is a No Burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
June 5, 2024 at 2:44 PM Ranch IC reports forward progress has been stopped, resources will be committed for approximately two hours. One hand crew and one water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM Ranch incident, firefighters are extinguishing the burn pile and have started a line around the fire. Water tender arriving at scene shortly.
June 5, 2024 at 2:28 PM First unit at scene reports escaped burn pile, slow rate of spread. This will be the Ranch incident.
June 5, 2024 at 2:23 PM Units arriving at scene on Dog Bar.
June 5, 2024 at 2:19 PM Fire is visible on the cameras now.
June 5, 2024 at 2:16 PM Reported vegetation fire in the area of River Ranch Road and Dog Bar Road, escaped burn pile (on a no burn day.) Numerous resources dispatched.
June 5, 2024 at 10:44 AM Traffic hazard on McCourtney Road, Winnebago RV in the southbound lane.
June 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM Units at scene of the accident report the on ramp to westbound Hwy 20 is blocked.
June 5, 2024 at 9:03 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Empire Street off ramp. The roadway is clear.
June 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM Widespread major heatrisk in lower elevations. Well above normal temperatures and widespread Major HeatRisk in the lower elevations through Thursday. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt Isolated afternoon thunderstorms or showers over the high Sierra today-Thursday, mainly south of HWY 50 Increasing confidence in an additional period of hot temperatures next week.
June 5, 2024 at 6:21 AM Today is a No Burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
June 4, 2024 at 9:11 PM Firefighters have made contact with the caller, canceling all incoming units.
June 4, 2024 at 9:08 PM Units on Wildwood West are attempting to locate the reported fire, nothing visible so far.
June 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM Reported vegetation fire on Wildwood West Drive, units dispatched.
June 4, 2024 at 8:06 PM Non-injury accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Combie, the roadway is clear.
June 4, 2024 at 1:29 PM Units arriving at scene on Old Pons Lane. Locals have extinguished the fire.
June 4, 2024 at 1:21 PM Reported vegetation fire/large pile close to house on Old Pond Lane off Lime Kiln Road, units dispatched.
June 4, 2024 at 1:05 PM Laurentian IC reports they have containment on the piles, 15-20 minutes of mop-up required.
June 4, 2024 at 12:47 PM Firefighters have located the oversized piles. One more engine to continue, all others can cancel.
June 4, 2024 at 12:44 PM Units have arrived at the address given, attempting to locate the piles. Smoke is visible in the area.
June 4, 2024 at 12:41 PM Units dispatched to the Laurentian incident include Cal Fire, Consolidated and TNF. Multiple burn piles unattended and several piles creeping, per caller.
June 4, 2024 at 12:36 PM Vegetation fire on Laurentian Way off Hwy 20 above Scotts Flat, reported as an escaped burn pile – on a no burn day.
June 4, 2024 at 9:17 AM The smoke was reported by the caller as being 200 yards upstream from the bridge, possibly a smoky cooking fire. State Parks will check the area.
June 4, 2024 at 9:13 AM Report of black smoke seen on Hwy 49 at the South Yuba River. Units dispatched. Nothing visible on cameras or from YubaNet HQ.
June 4, 2024 at 8:55 AM Red Dog IC requests one medic to respond, all others can cancel.
June 4, 2024 at 8:47 AM Car vs school bus on Red Dog Road. The roadway is clear.
June 4, 2024 at 1:04 AM Today is a No Burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
June 3, 2024 at 7:54 PM Units at scene on Bost Ave report nothing showing from the outside or inside so far. They are investigating what triggered the alarm.
June 3, 2024 at 7:51 PM Units dispatched for a multifamily fire alarm on Bost Ave. Units are at scene.
June 3, 2024 at 3:06 PM Report of three roadside spots on Red Dog Road, now extinguished. Units dispatched to check.
June 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM Firefighters have been unable to locate the reported smoke. After an extensive area check engines are returning to their respective stations.
June 3, 2024 at 1:13 PM Smoke check on Rector Road in Nevada City, units dispatched. Today is a no burn day.
June 3, 2024 at 9:17 AM Car vs school bus on Squirrel Creek Road at Shockley Road, no injuries reported.
June 3, 2024 at 8:19 AM First Heat Event of the Season with Widespread Major HeatRisk. Significant warming trend this week with widespread Major HeatRisk in the lower elevations Tuesday – Thursday. Locally elevated fire weather conditions due to breezy north winds, hot temperatures, and low relative humidities Tuesday. Local waterways are still running fast and cold from snowmelt. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms or showers over the high Sierra Thursday-This Weekend, mainly south of I-80.
June 3, 2024 at 6:53 AM Many thanks to Kim Sayre for sharing her photos of the pride flag raising in Nevada City. This reporter had to leave before the actual flag raising because of the multiple escaped burn piles throughout the county.
June 3, 2024 at 5:48 AM Today is a No Burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
June 2, 2024 at 8:38 PM Firefighters and homeowner are cutting hand line around the piles on Oak Tree, canceling the incoming CAL FIRE engines.
June 2, 2024 at 8:27 PM Units at scene on Oak Tree Road report seven or eight piles on the property. Might not be escaped piles, just multiple piles.
June 2, 2024 at 8:21 PM Debris check on Hwy 49 at Oak Tree Road in North San Juan, units dispatched.
June 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM Accident on Newtown Road, solo vehicle on the right hand side. Units dispatched.
June 2, 2024 at 5:20 PM The Robles Fire in Penn Valley is fully contained at 0.4 acres.
June 2, 2024 at 5:06 PM Forward progress on the Quarter has been stopped. One engine and one crew to continue in, all others can cancel. Resources at scene will be committed for 90 minutes.
June 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM Quarter IC advises all incoming engines to proceed to the rear of the structure for easy access to the burn pile.
June 2, 2024 at 4:58 PM First unit at scene on Quarterhorse reports 1/4 acre burning at a slow rate of spread. All engines to continue in, the dozer can cancel.
June 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM Reported vegetation fire on Quarterhorse Drive off Wolf Road. Escaped burn pile, approximately 1/4 acre in grass and brush. Numerous resources dispatched.
June 2, 2024 at 3:52 PM First unit has arrived on Lone Lobo, reporting locals have mostly regained control of the burn pile. One engine to continue in, canceling dozer and crew.
June 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM Reported vegetation fire on Lone Lobo Trail off Bitney Springs Road. Units dispatched. Escaped burn pile, this will be the Trail incident.
June 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Robles incident at approx. 1/2 acre. Resources will be committed for another two hours.
June 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM Robles IC requesting the hand crew and one CAL FIRE engine to continue in, all other resources can cancel – including the dozer.
June 2, 2024 at 3:23 PM Firefighters are making progress with line construction around the multiple piles.
June 2, 2024 at 3:17 PM First unit at scene on Los Robles reports approx. 1 acre, multiple burn piles on fire. All resources to continue in.
June 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM Reported vegetation fire on Los Robles Lane in the Penn Valley area. Report by the homeowner, numerous resources dispatched.
June 2, 2024 at 2:40 PM The Mountain incident is now fully contained at 1.53 acres.
June 2, 2024 at 1:34 PM Mountain IC all incoming units to reduce to code 2, mop up has started.
June 2, 2024 at 1:27 PM Firefighters have a line around the Mountain incident. Water tender to respond to the incident. Helicopter is returning to their previous assignment.
June 2, 2024 at 1:17 PM First ground resources at scene confirm helicopter assessment. All responding units to continue in.
June 2, 2024 at 1:14 PM Helicopter reports 1-2 acres, backing fire. The road is holding the fire for now. No threat to structures and burning at a slow rate of spread in grass and oak woodland.
June 2, 2024 at 1:09 PM Reported vegetation fire on Bald Mountain Road across from Marysville Road, Browns Valley in Yuba County. Reported as a 40 by 40 ft spot, mower hit a rock. Units dispatched. Helicopter in the area will provide a better sizeup. This will be the Mountain incident.
June 2, 2024 at 9:54 AM A small (1/4 acre) prescribed burn is taking place today on Selby Lane off Lake Vera Purdon.
June 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM Firefighters dispatched back to the previous fire on John Born, report of a single tree still smoldering.
June 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM Lime IC reports the burn has been extinguished.
June 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM Firefighters have located an oversized ‘control burn’ in the area, the engine at scene can handle.
June 1, 2024 at 9:03 PM Units in the area are attempting to locate, so far no flames or smoke visible.
June 1, 2024 at 8:56 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire on Hwy 49 near East Lime Kiln Road, units dispatched.
June 1, 2024 at 3:11 PM Hill IC reports they can handle with resources at scene, one additional crew and engine.
June 1, 2024 at 3:04 PM For the Hill incident, grass fire approximately 1 acre in size per caller.
June 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM John IC is canceling the dozer, Washington Ridge crew to continue in. Resources will be committed for 2-3 hours.
June 1, 2024 at 2:58 PM Report of a vegetation fire on Cottage Hill Road in the Higgins area, units being dispatched. This will be the Hill incident.
June 1, 2024 at 2:53 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the John incident. Additional water tender is at scene.
June 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM John IC is canceling all incoming aircraft, they have mitigated all threats.
June 1, 2024 at 2:42 PM Firefighters at scene of the John incident are making good progress. Threat to the house is being mitigated.
June 1, 2024 at 2:33 PM Reported vegetation fire on John Born Road in Penn Valley, one structure possibly threatened. Numerous resources dispatched.
June 1, 2024 at 1:16 PM Tree down in the northbound lane of Hwy 174 at You Bet Road.
June 1, 2024 at 12:34 PM Power has been restored in Rough and Ready and Penn Valley.
June 1, 2024 at 12:13 PM The power outage is affecting 2,024 customers, according to one of the PG&E reporting systems, estimated time of restoration is 5:45 pm.
June 1, 2024 at 12:11 PM Reader Tom reports a power outage in Rough and Ready.
June 1, 2024 at 9:14 AM Now might be a good time to remind drivers with trailers to check that chains can’t drag on the road.
June 1, 2024 at 9:09 AM The spots have been extinguished, they can handle with one more engine. All others can cancel.
June 1, 2024 at 9:06 AM First unit has arrived at scene on Indian Springs Road, reporting multiple small spots. All resources to continue in, bystanders are working on them.
June 1, 2024 at 8:59 AM Reported three roadside spots on Indian Springs Road across of Long Valley, units dispatched. This will be the Springs incident.
June 1, 2024 at 8:14 AM An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued from Tuesday morning until Thursday evening. Hottest temperatures expected Wednesday.
June 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.