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July 31, 2024 at 8:17 PM Motorcycle down on Bitney Springs Rd near Rough and Ready Hwy, emergency services dispatched.
July 31, 2024 at 6:09 PM Forward progress of the Amber Fire has been stopped at less than 1/4 acre.
July 31, 2024 at 5:55 PM Units are at scene on Amber.
July 31, 2024 at 5:49 PM Reported car fire with possible threat to the vegetation on Amber Street near Dog Bar Road. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 31, 2024 at 4:27 PM The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and the Public Health Departments of Plumas, Sierra and Nevada counties are issuing a joint Air Quality Health Advisory due to smoke impacts from the Park Fire North of Chico.
July 31, 2024 at 1:27 PM Dog Bar bridge is shut down for a medical rescue. Traffic control is in place.
July 31, 2024 at 11:03 AM Here’s another smoke forecast. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities if you can.
July 31, 2024 at 10:25 AM Drift smoke from the Park Fire has reached Nevada and Placer counties. There is no active fire in the area at this time. Expect the hazy and smoky skies to persist.
July 31, 2024 at 8:20 AM Caller reports the smoke has dissipated. Units in the area are unable to locate any fire or smoke at Camp Far West.
July 31, 2024 at 8:16 AM Air Attack and helicopter are en route to the reported fire at Camp Far West.
July 31, 2024 at 8:13 AM So far, nothing showing on the cameras near Camp Far West, but a lot of haze in the area.
July 31, 2024 at 8:05 AM Reported vegetation fire at Camp Far West near the campground. Units dispatched.
July 30, 2024 at 9:54 PM The smoke forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning, more smoke expected to drift into our immediate area.
July 30, 2024 at 1:17 PM Firefighters are on foot near the Brunswick off ramp, one lane is blocked. So far, nothing showing.
July 30, 2024 at 1:13 PM Report of another smoke seen in the Brunswick area, units dispatched.
July 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM Small spot has been extinguished.
July 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM Report of a small roadside spot near the off ramp on northbound Hwy 49. Units dispatched.
July 30, 2024 at 11:40 AM A few more details on the arson arrest in Penn Valley.
July 30, 2024 at 9:03 AM Mountain thunderstorm chances return Friday-Monday, so does the heat. Isolated late-day mountain thunderstorms along the Sierra crest Friday – Monday and along the southern Cascades and Coastal Range Saturday Warm-up begins. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk returns Thursday with isolated Major HeatRisk early next week. Areas of smoke will continue to impact communities in vicinity of the Park Fire.
July 30, 2024 at 7:54 AM Black smoke, no flames, seen coming from a car on Hwy 20 at Penn Valley Drive, units dispatched.
July 30, 2024 at 6:48 AM The five roadside spots on Pleasant Valley Road and at Skippers Cove last night were all contained rapidly, with the largest spot being 0.7 acres. The fires will be rechecked today. A 43-year old Penn Valley man has been booked on arson charges. More details coming.
July 29, 2024 at 8:24 PM The smoke forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning.
July 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM The South Yuba river at the 49 Bridge is now running at only 35 cfs, down from 350 cfs at the beginning of the month. Still, be careful and don’t litter.
July 29, 2024 at 9:04 AM Bitney IC reports motorcycle vs deer, motorcycle is on fire. Very small spot of vegetation already extinguished by locals. One engine and one medic to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 29, 2024 at 8:54 AM Motorcycle vs car accident on Bitney Springs at Scarlett Oaks Rd, units dispatched. Motorcycle on fire, possible spread to the vegetation.
July 29, 2024 at 8:45 AM Rollins Lake at the lowest we might see it this year after PG&E fixed one of two horns at their Spaulding #1 powerhouse.
July 29, 2024 at 8:28 AM Water is again flowing to water agencies in Nevada and Placer counties following repairs to one of two water discharge liners at PG&Eโs Spaulding 1 powerhouse near Lake Spaulding.
July 28, 2024 at 7:23 PM The smoke forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. this is near surface-level smoke, we will have higher-elevation smoke from fires on the coast and further south as well.
July 28, 2024 at 1:59 PM Incoming firefighters are being canceled from the reported Jeep on fire.
July 28, 2024 at 1:36 PM Reported vehicle fire on eastbound I-80 at Soda Springs, possible threat to vegetation. Caller reports Jeep on fire, full wildland dispatch on order.
July 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM Canceling all incoming resources except one patrol to the Eagle incident, unable to locate.
July 28, 2024 at 12:01 PM Air Attack 17 is reporting nothing visible in the Big Bend area.
July 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM Cars parked in the roadway near Edwards Crossing on North Bloomfield, partially blocking the roadway. May the swimmer’s itch haunt them.
July 28, 2024 at 11:57 AM If the fire near Big Bend is located, it will be the Eagle incident. So far nothing showing.
July 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM Reported vegetation fire near Big Bend in the Indian Springs campground. Air Attack 17 and Tanker 88 arriving over the fire, attempting to locate.
July 28, 2024 at 10:55 AM Two-car accident, no injuries reported, on southbound Hwy 49 near Coyotae Street.
July 28, 2024 at 9:53 AM Tree in the roadway on Rough and Ready Hwy at Valley Drive.
July 28, 2024 at 6:56 AM Smoke outlook for today and tomorrow.
July 28, 2024 at 6:02 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 past Lime Kiln Rd, car off the embankment. Units dispatched.
July 27, 2024 at 2:15 PM Tesla vs power pole on Little Valley Rd and Hwy 49.
July 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM Model forecast of the smoke from the Park fire over the next few days. For the most part winds will be from the south which will keep the smoke mainly in the northern Sacramento Valley. However, hazy conditions are spread throughout the area.
July 27, 2024 at 10:11 AM Thanks to reader Michael for a photo that radiates cooler temps!
July 27, 2024 at 9:13 AM California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Arnel T. Arienda was discovered missing at approximately 6:30 p.m. during an evening head count. A search of the fire camp buildings and grounds was immediately conducted. CDCRโs Office of Correctional Safety, and local law enforcement agencies have been notified and are assisting in the search.
Arienda, 45, is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 183 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing an orange shirt and pants.
Arienda was admitted to CDCR from Kern County on March 4, 2022, sentenced to serve 8 years for carjacking with an enhancement for use of a firearm
Anyone who sees Arienda or has knowledge of their whereabouts should immediately contact law enforcement, call 911 or Camp Commander Waylon Hanks at (530) 265-4623.
Since 1977, 99 percent of all people who have left an adult institution, camp, or community-based program without permission have been apprehended.
July 26, 2024 at 3:54 PM Accident on Banner Quaker Hill Cross Rd, units dispatched.
July 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM Air Attack is over the Old Tunnel Rd, first engine reports 1 ft by1 ft fire in an improved area. Resources at scene can handle, al incoming units are being canceled.
July 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM Aircraft on hold for now at the reported fire on Old Tunnel Rd. Now reported as only grass on fire.
July 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM Reported car fire on Old Tunnel Road near the parking lot. Car is parked in the grass.
July 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM Water tenders have been dispatched, expected to arrive shortly.
July 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM Run IC requested a status update on the water tenders, firefighters are running out of water.
July 26, 2024 at 3:12 PM Knockdown on the motorhome fire, vegetation fire forward progress stopped on the Run incident. Helicopter and Air Attack will stay overhead. One drop on the original vegetation fire coming. Tankers are inbound.
July 26, 2024 at 2:56 PM Helicopter arriving at scene, will work the spotfire across the other side of the highway.
July 26, 2024 at 2:54 PM I-80 is being closed in both directions, Air Attack reports the fire has spotted across both sides of I-80.
July 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM The slow lane of eastbound I-80 at the fire is closed. Firefighters to make access ia Magra Rd.
July 26, 2024 at 2:45 PM First unit at scene reports a fully involved motorhome, 1/2 acre of vegetation in timber, moving towards Magra. This will be the Run incident.
July 26, 2024 at 2:41 PM Motorhome on fire just east of the Gold Run rest area on eastbound I-80. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM Clark IC reports forward progress has been stopped at 3-4 acres.
July 26, 2024 at 11:12 AM Firefighters at scene of the Clark incident make good progress, canceling the requested dozer from Nevada-Yuba-Placer.
July 26, 2024 at 10:54 AM New fire south of the Paradise Airport on Clark Road, this will be the Clark incident. Diverting tankers and one Air Attack from the Park Fire.
July 26, 2024 at 9:07 AM Firefighters are making good progress on the Sly Fire. Structure threat has been mitigated.
July 26, 2024 at 8:49 AM Sly IC reports power lines and structure threatened.
July 26, 2024 at 8:47 AM The reported fire in El Dorado County will be the Sly incident. Location is Bela Vista Drive.
July 26, 2024 at 8:32 AM New start near Sly Park and Bryants in El Dorado County.
July 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM Goat in the road at Wolf Rd near Garden Bar Rd. Who knew there could be a whole story in one line of a CHP log?
July 25, 2024 at 9:37 PM Smoke forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
July 25, 2024 at 8:09 PM Damaged power pole has taken 203 customers offline at Scotts Flat.
July 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM Car vs boulder on Scotts Flat Rd, ski boat on trailer. No human injuries.
July 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM A 42-year-old Chico man was arrested early this morning by Cal Fire arson investigators, assisted by District Attorney investigators on suspicion of starting the Park Fire.
July 25, 2024 at 9:39 AM Red Flag Warning from 1 PM PDT this afternoon through 11 PM PDT Friday for Fire Zones 214, 215, 216, 266, and 268. Gusty southerly winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions over this area through Friday evening.
July 25, 2024 at 8:10 AM Valley IC is canceling all incoming resources, they can handle.
July 25, 2024 at 8:06 AM Valley IC at scene confirms 10 by 10 in the brush, firefighters are taking action.
July 25, 2024 at 8:01 AM Valley incident reported as a 10 by 10 in brush.
July 25, 2024 at 7:59 AM The reported vegetation fire will be the Valley incident.
July 25, 2024 at 7:55 AM Reported vegetation fire Hwy 174 and Old Grass Valley Rd near Shady Glen on the Colfax side, units dispatched.
July 25, 2024 at 7:27 AM Equine stroll alert: Two horses and a donkey in the roadway on Wolf Rd at Jennifer Drive.
July 25, 2024 at 6:50 AM Solo vehicle hanging off the side of the road on Old Downieville Hwy. Units at scene requesting law enforcement for an apparently very impaired driver.
July 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM There are three separate accident on northbound Hwy 49 near the Rood Center. Expect traffic delays.
July 24, 2024 at 5:59 PM Three-car accident on Hwy 49 at Maidu, no injuries reported.
July 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM Be advised that Nevada County Connects fixed route bus service will operate reduced service hours beginning Thursday August 1st. The revised schedule is for Monday – Friday and follows the Saturday schedule. Routes 5 and 7 are not affected. This temporary reduction is expected to last 10-12 weeks and is due to severe staffing shortages. Thank you for your patience as we work to remedy this situation.
July 24, 2024 at 3:54 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the fire on Wolf Road, canceling incoming resources.
July 24, 2024 at 11:19 AM Outage at Union Hill has been restored and the outage at Loma Rica has been reduced to 5 customers.
July 24, 2024 at 10:56 AM Power outage affecting 500 customers on Loma Rica Drive and 173 customers in the Union Hill area. Estimated time of restoration is 8:45 pm for Loma Rica and 2:45 pm for Union Hill.
July 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM Hot weather continues today, fire weather concerns and isolated mountain thunderstorms through tomorrow. Major HeatRisk continues today, with moderate HeatRisk expected Thursday. Late-day thunderstorm chances along the Sierra crest through Thursday. Elevated Fire Weather conditions Today and Thursday due to gusty southerly winds and low RH values. Cooler temperatures anticipated by late week.
July 24, 2024 at 9:43 AM WM truck vs car on Alta Street at Alta Hill Mine in Grass Valley. Extrication required, units at scene.
July 24, 2024 at 9:35 AM Canceling all resources to the reported fire in Lincoln.
July 24, 2024 at 9:26 AM Reported vegetation fire in the Lincoln, power lines down. Units dispatched.
July 24, 2024 at 9:22 AM If you want better connectivity, but the CPUC’s questions seem daunting, here’s an update from Nevada County:
In order for future broadband funding to go where it is needed most, Nevada County needs residentsโ help to determine whether the current broadband map accurately reflects service at their home or business.
By July 31, residents with slow or no internet should follow these three easy steps:
- Visit the Consumer Challenge Map website and enter an address.
- Check broadband availability. Does the map show internet service is available where there isnโt any? If there is service, does the map accurately show the speeds received?
- If the information is incorrect, submit evidence through the website. The evidence will go to an organization that can submit a challenge to the data.
In-person support to walk through the steps above is available today, Wednesday, July 24, from 4-6 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City. Residents can also reach out to 1-888-920-2762 or broadband@nevadacountyca.gov for assistance.
July 24, 2024 at 7:07 AM Power has been restored near Empire Mine.
July 24, 2024 at 6:34 AM Power outage affecting 173 customers in the Empire Mine area in Grass Valley. Estimated time of restoration is 9:45 am.
July 23, 2024 at 9:54 PM Firefighters have located a now extinguished debris fire on Columbia Hill Lookout Road. The homeowner will be educated.
July 23, 2024 at 9:36 PM PG&E has caught up with our readers and reports an outage affecting 519 customers with an estimated restoration time of 2:30 am.
July 23, 2024 at 9:21 PM Firefighters are continuing to search for the reported fire in the North Columbia area. Staging the dozer and the crews at the fire stations.
July 23, 2024 at 9:16 PM Reader report of a power outage on Wolf Mountain.
July 23, 2024 at 8:54 PM Power outage affecting 132 customers in the Newtown Rd area. Estimated time of restoration is 3:15 am.
July 23, 2024 at 8:50 PM Firefighters have thoroughly searched the area, nothing visible.
July 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM Engines have checked Refuge and Cruzon, so far nothing showing.
July 23, 2024 at 8:39 PM So far, nothing visible in the canyon. Firefighters will check Cruzon Grade. If they can locate the reported fire, it will be the Columbia incident.
July 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM Units are in the area, attempting to locate.
July 23, 2024 at 8:28 PM Reported vegetation fire in the North Columbia area on the San Juan Ridge by Tanker 89. Tanker is headed to Grass Valley, units dispatched.
July 23, 2024 at 6:04 PM Baxter IC is staging the incoming dozer, firefighters at scene are making good progress. One lane of westbound I-80 has reopened.
July 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM Tanker 89, currently assigned to the Gold Complex will be diverted to the Baxter incident.
July 23, 2024 at 5:54 PM Units at scene on I-80 report 1/4 acre of vegetation involved. The car is detached from the fully involved trailer. Westbound I-80 is being shut down. This is the Baxter incident.
July 23, 2024 at 5:51 PM Car fire on westbound I-80 at Baxter, trailer is fully engulfed, units arriving at scene.
July 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM From Peardale Chicago Park Fire: Peardale Chicago Park Fire and Ophir Hill Fire responded to a vehicle accident in the area of You Bet Road and Pearson Road. One patient was transported to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. You Bet Rd. remains open but use caution until the vehicle is removed and emergency crews clear the scene.
July 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM Car vs tree stump and a fence on Wolf Road at Wolf Ridge Court. No human injuries reported.
July 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM Claudia Carroll Hanson, of Truckee, has been appointed to the 17th District Agricultural Association, Nevada County Fair Board of Directors. Hanson was Planning Manager for the City of Reno from 2006 to 2021. She was Assistant Planner and a Senior Planner with the City of Reno from 1997 to 2006. Hanson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation.
July 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM Vehicle accident on You Bet Road at Pearson in the Peardale area, units dispatched.
July 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM Bicycle wanted to be free and fell off a car on northbound Hwy 49 at Dorsey. Now the two wheels are just creating a traffic hazard. Use caution.
July 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM New hire at Nevada County Community Development Agency: Shavati Karki-Pearl is the Countyโs new senior administrative analyst working on recreation.
- Karki-Pearl will oversee the implementation of the Countyโs first-ever Recreation & Resiliency Master Plan, which articulates a long-term vision for managing open spaces, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, river recreation areas, and more.
- Karki-Pearl previously served as public sector manager at WM in Grass Valley since 2019. She also founded and directed Nevada County Tech Connection, a regional sector partnership program for economic development. She served on the Countyโs Adult and Family Services Commission for two terms and is a board member of the Nevada County Economic Resources Council.
- Karki-Pearl holds a postgraduate diploma in sales and marketing from St. Xavierโs Institute of Management in India and a Bachelor of Science in biosciences. She is pursuing her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, which she anticipates completing in October 2024.
July 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM Car fire on 267 has been contained, roadway is fully open again.
July 23, 2024 at 11:44 AM A filing cabinet in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 at Uren Street. Now how you go about reducing paperwork.
July 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM Reported commercial vehicle fire with threat to the vegetation, full wildland dispatch on order, on Hwy 267 at Martis Peak Rd.
July 23, 2024 at 9:46 AM Yesterday’s lightning map. For our area, the lightning event lasted two hours. The result is the Gold Complex near Portola that’s currently at 1,683 acres (subject to change rapidly.)
July 23, 2024 at 8:52 AM Fire weather concerns and isolated mountain thunderstorms through Thursday. Late-day thunderstorm chances along the Sierra crest through Thursday. Elevated Fire Weather conditions Wednesday and Thursday due to gusty southerly winds and low RH values. Cooler temperatures anticipated by late week.
July 23, 2024 at 7:55 AM Alder IC reports the fire has been contained at 1/2 acre. Resources will be committed for about two hours.
July 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM One engine and one crew to continue to the Alder incident at Camp Far West, all others can cancel.
July 23, 2024 at 7:28 AM Units in the area at Camp Far West report 1/4 acre or less, grass and oak woodlands.
July 23, 2024 at 7:25 AM Vegetation fire in the Camp Far West area, this will be the Alder incident. Units dispatched.
July 23, 2024 at 6:50 AM
The smoke forecast for today.
July 23, 2024 at 6:49 AM Reader report: The Middle Fork of the Yuba has smoke settled in, air quality in Pike is bad. Unhealthy air quality in Sierra City and Calpine.
July 22, 2024 at 4:31 PM Mill fire near Portola: 30 acres grass, 0% contained with a rapid rate of spread. Structures are threatened with evacuations in progress. There are three separate fires in the immediate area. The incident is located 5 miles south of Portola. Current weather conditions are 91 degrees, 23% RH, winds out the SW @ 4 mph, gusts to 18. Updates here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/mill-plumas-national-forest/
July 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM Thunderstorms have ignited several fires in the high country on the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The Mill and Smith fires are on the Plumas National Forest in the vicinity of Portola. A new fire northwest of Webber Lake on the Tahoe is being checked now. This will be the Coppins incident.
July 22, 2024 at 3:43 PM Hwy 49 at Quail Creek is open again.
July 22, 2024 at 2:45 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Quail Creek, two or three vehicles involved, the roadway is blocked.
July 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM The aforementioned obnoxiously low-flying helicopter is still around, buzzing the Greenhorn area.
July 22, 2024 at 9:48 AM Hot weather this week with isolated mountain thunderstorm chances. Late-day thunderstorm chances along the Sierra crest thru the middle of the week. Cooler temperatures anticipated by late week.
July 22, 2024 at 9:07 AM The obnoxiously low-flying helicopter in the Yuba canyon has moved on from the Penn Valley area to the San Juan Ridge. Still mapping away.
July 21, 2024 at 7:33 PM Helicopter 514 has been released from the Cisco incident, returning to White Cloud.
July 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM Black Air Attack is releasing the tankers back to their bases, dozer is making access from the campground. Firefighters are making good progress with line construction in the very steep terrain.
July 21, 2024 at 5:26 PM Helitack crews are on the ground at the Black fire, the fire is holding within the retardant lines.
July 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM New vegetation fire on the Eldorado National Forest in the area of Middle Meadows Campground near Hell Hole Reservoir. Air Attack reports 1-2 acres, moderate potential for growth. Units have arrived at scene. This will be the Black Fire.
July 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM Tanker drop to prevent any spread of the Cisco fire.
July 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM Cisco IC is canceling the incoming dozer.
July 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM The Cisco fire is exhibiting very little to no growth, still holding at approx. 1/8th of an acre, per Air Attack. TNF Helicopter 514 is arriving over the fire now.
July 21, 2024 at 3:31 PM Firefighters in the area report the fire is right off the Loch Leven Trail.
July 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM Air Attack 230 and tankers have lifted from Grass Valley to the Cisco incident.
July 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for the reported fire on I-80. This will be the Cisco Fire. Units in the area report approx. 1/8th of an acre, slow build and spread. The fire is mid slope, firefighters are hiking in.
July 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM Smoke is located across from the Big Bend station, firefighters will try to access from the Old Wagon Rd.
July 21, 2024 at 3:13 PM Report of a vegetation fire on I-80 near Cisco Grove, units dispatched.
July 21, 2024 at 3:07 PM Medical water rescue at the Confluence in Auburn, units dispatched.
July 21, 2024 at 2:36 PM Power outage affecting 521 customers on Loma Rica Drive at the Nevada County Airport. Preliminary estimated time of restoration is midnight.
July 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Nishinam Gulch, units dispatched.
July 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM The evacuation order for the Pony Express Trail on the Ridgewood Fire in El Dorado County has been downgraded to a warning. The previous warning has been lifted. Firefighters are mopping up, westbound lanes of US 50 are still closed.
July 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM Medical rescue after a car accident on Tyler Foote on the San Juan Ridge.
July 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM Multiple cars are blocking the roadway on both sides of Edwards Crossing on North Bloomfield, despite the clear signage.
July 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM The intersection of Rough and Ready Hwy and Ridge Road in Grass Valley is blocked after an accident. No injuries reported, but the intersection is blocked at this time.
July 21, 2024 at 1:13 PM Per CHP, expect delays on US-50 westbound for drivers coming back from Tahoe. Ridgeway IC is releasing some of the incoming resources from the Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit.
July 21, 2024 at 1:07 PM Good progress on both fires at the Ridgway incident.
July 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM TNF Helitack 514 has loaded the crew and will be arriving over the Ridgeway Fire in 10 minutes.
July 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM Tankers are dropping ahead of the main fire, parallel to the highway on the Ridgeway fire in El Dorado County. The second fire is about 1/4 acre, firefighters have a hoseline around it.
July 21, 2024 at 12:57 PM Voluntary evacuations north of Pony Express. Mandatory evacuation map below.
July 21, 2024 at 12:50 PM The forward progress of the fire in Jackson has been stopped. The Helitack crew is on the ground. Canceling the incoming resources, some being diverted to the Ridgeway Fire on US 50.
July 21, 2024 at 12:48 PM Ridgeway IC requesting three additional water tenders. There are two distinct fires along the roadside with some small spots. Air Attack 230 and two tankers arriving over the fire now.
July 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM Ridgeway IC is requesting three closest engines, there is an immediate structure threat from both fires along US 50. Also requesting a full closure of US 50.
July 21, 2024 at 12:40 PM New vegetation fire in Jackson, about 1/4 acre slow rate of spread in a mowed grass field. This will be the Main incident. Helicopter is overhead, dropping water.
July 21, 2024 at 12:37 PM Vegetation fire on westbound Hwy 50 at Ridgeway Drive at Cedar Grove between Camino and Pollock Pines. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 21, 2024 at 12:35 PM Butte IC is releasing some resources, they are in the mop-up phase. All aircraft has been released by Air Attack.
July 21, 2024 at 12:02 PM Butte Air Attack reports no spots outside the retardant line.
July 21, 2024 at 12:01 PM Firehawk 610 is working the Butte Fire.
July 21, 2024 at 11:58 AM Tanker drops have slowed the fire behavior on the Butte Fire. Ground resources are making good progress with line construction.
July 21, 2024 at 11:49 AM Ground resources will attempt to keep the fire from topping the ridge in the Butte Fire in Amador County.
July 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM Butte IC reports the fire is still in the drainage with no structure threat at this time. Two tankers are arriving over the fire.
July 21, 2024 at 11:44 AM Air Attack 440 is arriving over the Butte incident in Amador County. Butte IC reports 3-5 acres in grass.
July 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM Vegetation fire on Butte Mountain Road near Butte City in Amador County. This will be the Butte incident.
July 21, 2024 at 11:35 AM Accident on Celesta Drive in Grass Valley, no injuries reported.
July 21, 2024 at 11:15 AM
July 21, 2024 at 9:51 AM Traffic hazard in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 near the Dorsey Drive on ramp.
July 21, 2024 at 9:08 AM Rollins IC reports forward progress has been stopped. One crew to continue in, all other incoming units can cancel, they have sufficient resources at scene.
July 21, 2024 at 9:04 AM Firefighters at scene of a grass fire along westbound I-80 at the Hwy 174 junction in Colfax. Union Pacific rail traffic stopped for now. This will be the Rollins incident.
July 21, 2024 at 7:26 AM Bovine stroll alert. A brown cow is grazing and crossing the roadway on Mooney Flat Road near Englebright Dam Road.
July 20, 2024 at 9:13 PM There might be a distinct smell of smoke in the air late tonight and tomorrow. This is an experimental smoke forecast model and may not be available at all times. It is also NOT an official air quality forecast. The official Air Quality forecast for California can be found here: AirNow (fire.airnow.gov)
July 20, 2024 at 8:59 PM Smoke check in the Dutch Flat Powerhouse area, reported as a possible campfire. Units dispatched.
July 20, 2024 at 8:58 PM Power has been restored in Alta Sierra.
July 20, 2024 at 7:13 PM Power outage affecting 1,878 customers in Alta Sierra and Alta Sierra Ranches. Estimated time of restoration is 11:15 pm.
July 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Nishenam Gulch, vehicle off the roadway. Units dispatched.
July 20, 2024 at 2:41 PM Firefighters have located a camp fire near Emerald Pools and extinguishing it now.
July 20, 2024 at 2:23 PM Reports of camp fires and BBQs at Emerald Pools off Bowman Lake Road. Units dispatched.
July 20, 2024 at 1:06 PM Heat Advisory in effect from 11:00 am Monday through 11:00 pm Wednesday. High temperatures during this period in those areas will range from 103 to 110 ยฐF, with lows ranging from the upper 60s to lower 80s. Widespread Major HeatRisk will occur primarily on Tuesday (along with localized areas of Extreme HeatRisk in the foothills and portions of the Valley), though there are large areas of Major HeatRisk on Monday and Wednesday as well.
July 20, 2024 at 12:38 PM The Brewer Fire in Roseville has been fully contained at 3.7 acres.
July 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM The new column is a fire within the SacMetro area, a structure fire in the North Highlands area.
July 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM Brewer IC reports they have a hoseline around the fire in Roseville. Also seeing a new column south of the fire.
July 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM Structure threat on the Brewer incident is mitigated.
July 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM Units at scene are starting to make progress on the Brewer Fire in Roseville.
July 20, 2024 at 11:44 AM Units at scene of the Brewer fire report approximately 1-2 acres in grass, structure threat. The fire is burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread.
July 20, 2024 at 11:36 AM Heads up for the firefighters responding to the Brewer incident, potentially multiple fires in the area and beeking operations in the area.
July 20, 2024 at 11:32 AM Caller reporting the fire on South Brewer is about an acre.
July 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM Reported vegetation fire near South Brewer Road and Jackson Road in the Roseville area in Placer County. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM There seems to be an increase in road rage reports. Please, don’t become a statistic, take some extra time.
July 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM First unit at scene on Mount Vernon reports three extinguished 5 by 5 spots, they can handle. All incoming resources are canceled.
July 20, 2024 at 8:27 AM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire on Mount Vernon Rd near Harris Rd in North Auburn.
July 20, 2024 at 8:26 AM From Nevada County Consolidated Fire Chief Jason Robitaille: In preparation of the predicted critical fire weather conditions and potential for lightning, Cal OES approved our request to staff a local government Task Force for the next 48 hours comprised of a Task Force leader from Penn Valley Fire paired with 14 additional firefighters which have been placed on 4 engines and a water tender. These resources are located in the communities of Peardale, Higgins, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and North San Juan. Our intention is to accommodate for additional surge capacity should a wildfire occur within Nevada County.
July 20, 2024 at 8:08 AM Canyon IC reports hoseline around the fire and forward progress stopped.
July 20, 2024 at 8:01 AM Firefighters are starting mop-up, Canyon IC is releasing some resources.
July 20, 2024 at 7:50 AM Firefighters are making good progress. Units checking for the second fire have been unable to locate a fire. One of those three engines to report to the fire, the other two can return to their stations.
July 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM Canyon IC requests the incoming dozer to stage at the Red Frog, the two hand crews to continue to the fire.
July 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM Engines in the area of South Canyon Way in Colfax have not located a second fire so far. Also, nothing visible on the cameras.
July 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM Reports of a possible second column on South Canyon Way, engines will check the area.
July 20, 2024 at 7:36 AM Canyon IC reports they have cleared the railroad, UP can reopen rail traffic.
July 20, 2024 at 7:32 AM Latest update puts the Canyon fire at 1/8th of an acre in timber. Fire equipment accessing from Dinky Ave.
July 20, 2024 at 7:25 AM Units at scene are starting to make progress, CHP will provide traffic control on Hwy 174. There is no threat to structures at this time.
July 20, 2024 at 7:17 AM Union Pacific has received the request and is stopping all train traffic.
July 20, 2024 at 7:14 AM Access will be off Narrow Gauge, IC requesting Union Pacific to stop all train traffic.
July 20, 2024 at 7:12 AM Now reported on South Canyon Way near Iowa Hill Road. Reported as 1/4 acre into the timber, burning at a slow rate of spread. The fire is across the train tracks. This will be the Canyon Fire. All units to stage on Hwy 174.
July 20, 2024 at 7:10 AM Additional resources being dispatched to the fire in Colfax.
July 20, 2024 at 7:07 AM Smoke now visible on the cameras. Unit in the area reports possible location on Carpenter Rd.
July 20, 2024 at 7:03 AM Smoke check on Hwy 174 at the Red Frog in Colfax. Units dispatched.
July 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM PCSO update for the Weimar fire: The evacuation orders have been downgraded to a warning. That includes Canyon Way north of I-80 including Heavenly View and Oak Ridge. Evacuation warning has been lifted. Canyon Way is back open.
July 19, 2024 at 7:20 PM TNF Air Attack 17 has left the Weimar fire.
July 19, 2024 at 7:11 PM Resources on both the Weimar and the Lehi fires will be mopping up for several hours. One helicopter still over the Lehi fire. Weimar Air Attack has released all aircraft from that fire.
July 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM Weimar IC reports forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Canceling the incoming dozer, hand crews to continue in.
July 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM Lehi IC reports there is a hoseline around the whole fire perimeter (9 acres). The structure fire has been knocked down, approx. 25% of the structure is damaged.
July 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM Firefighters have made good progress on the 3-acre Weimar Fire, fire behavior has slowed significantly.
July 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM Traffic jam on Canyon Way due to the Weimar Fire. Cars are trying to bypass the freeway but Canyon Way is closed to all traffic.
July 19, 2024 at 6:27 PM The slow lane on eastbound I-80 at Weimar remains closed.
July 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM The cause of the Lehi Fire in Newcastle has been determined to be lawn mowing in dry grass. 9 acres so far.
July 19, 2024 at 6:13 PM Intel 12 has mapped the Weimar Fire at 3 acres, great progress being made by firefighters on the flanks of the fire. Tanker 88 is being released back to Grass Valley.
July 19, 2024 at 6:08 PM Lehi Air Attack is releasing Tanker 16 back to Redding.
July 19, 2024 at 6:07 PM Weimar Air Attack has released Tanker 104, the VLAT, they have been diverted to a fire in SoCal.
July 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM Lehi IC reports the fire is holding at 9 acres. One structure has been damaged/destroyed.
July 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM Intel 12 is mapping the Weimar Fire now.
July 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM At the car fire on Hwy 49 at Edgewood, lookiloos are creating a hazard.
July 19, 2024 at 5:57 PM Tanker 104 dropping on the Weimar Fire
July 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM Intel 12 puts the Lehi Fire at 9 acres.
July 19, 2024 at 5:53 PM Weimar IC reports spot fire 100 yards from the main fire.
July 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM Weimar Air Attack has set up the drop sequence for the three tankers overhead, Tanker 93 is also in the drop queue.
July 19, 2024 at 5:46 PM Tankers 104 and 88 are over the Weimar Fire.
July 19, 2024 at 5:43 PM TNF Air Attack 17 is over the Weimar incident, assuming Weimar Air Attack.
July 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM Per Weimar IC, all resources to respond to Canyon Way, not the I-80 side.
July 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM PCSO deputies are going door to door on Canyon Way to evacuate residents due to the Weimar Fire.
July 19, 2024 at 5:37 PM Strike team from Nevada County being dispatched to the Lehi fire, immediate need.
July 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM Aircraft dropping on the Weimar incident. Tahoe’s American River Ranger District is sending resources to the Weimar fire.
July 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM Rekindle on the Weimar Fire, now at 2 acres moving towards Canyon Way. IC is requesting aircraft to respond.
July 19, 2024 at 5:20 PM Passenger vehicle fire on Hwy 49 at Edgewood in Auburn. Unist at scene.
July 19, 2024 at 5:13 PM Air Attack states the fire has a retardant box around it.
July 19, 2024 at 5:07 PM Lehi IC requests additional evacuation warnings for the area, the fire is 4-5 acres.
July 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM Via PCSO: An evacuation order is in effect for Lehi Lane. An evacuation warning is in effect for Autumn Wind Court. Deputies are going door to door in the area advising residents to evacuate.
July 19, 2024 at 5:02 PM Lehi IC is requesting 5 additional engines and more crews, water tenders and dozers. Tanker 16 is on approach for the drop.
July 19, 2024 at 4:57 PM Tanker 16, normally based in Redding, is now in the area.
July 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM Helicopters working the hotspots and retardant drops have slowed the progression of the Lehi fire. Firefighters are completing the hoselines around the perimeter and providing structure protection.
July 19, 2024 at 4:45 PM Lehi IC reports 2 acres in grass and oak woodland with one structure immediately threatened.
July 19, 2024 at 4:42 PM NorthOps has a Type 1 tanker in the are in the McClellan area. Diverting it to the Lehi incident now.
July 19, 2024 at 4:40 PM Units at scene are providing structure protection for the homes immediately threatened. Trying to get the all clear on those structures.
July 19, 2024 at 4:36 PM Air Attack is requesting an additional helicopter for a total of three.
July 19, 2024 at 4:33 PM Reports of an imminent structure threat on the Lehi incident. Units are arriving at scene, aircraft has lifted from Grass Valley.
July 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM Reported vegetation fire, Penny Lane across of Ridge Rd in the Newcastle area. Full wildland dispatch on order. This will be the Lehi incident.
July 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM Remember back in April when the water was flowing? Not so much anymore. Rollins on April 18 and today, three months later.
July 19, 2024 at 2:40 PM Weimar IC reports the fire is fully contained and resources at scene will be committed for another hour.
July 19, 2024 at 2:37 PM Bovine stroll alert: Two black cows in the roadway on Starduster near Bitney Springs.
July 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM Weimar IC reports forward progress stopped. One crew and one water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 19, 2024 at 2:06 PM Air Attack has released both helicopters that were on order back to their units.
July 19, 2024 at 2:04 PM Air Attack reports approx. 1/4 acre in the grass, holding the tankers in orbit for now. The slow lane of I-80 is shut down.
July 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM Units at scene of the Weimar incident are making good progress.
July 19, 2024 at 1:58 PM Air Attack 230 and Tankers 88 and 89 have lifted from Grass Valley, en route to the Weimar incident.
July 19, 2024 at 1:56 PM First unit at scene reports 1/2 acre in grass and brush, burning at a moderate rate of spread.
July 19, 2024 at 1:50 PM Reported vegetation fire, full wildland dispatch on order, near I-80 at the Canyon Way off ramp near Weimar. This will be the Weimar Fire.
July 19, 2024 at 12:47 PM A gas can is blocking one lane on Hwy 20 at the Rough and Ready off ramp. Let’s hope it’s empty!
July 19, 2024 at 12:19 PM In case you didn’t see the story yet, the Big Wheel and tacos are back at the Nevada County Fair!
July 19, 2024 at 9:32 AM If you are planning a trip this weekend, be aware that PG&E just announced a likely PSPS event for Saturday and Sunday. Counties under Watch: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is likely for:
Alameda
Contra Costa
Fresno
Merced
San Benito
San Joaquin
Stanislaus
July 19, 2024 at 8:48 AM Nevada County Transit: We apologize for any inconvenience, but the 5:30 PM Route 7 trip to North San Juan will not run.
July 19, 2024 at 8:04 AM The Big Oak Valley outage has been reduced to 172 customers.
July 19, 2024 at 7:51 AM Reader Mark reports the outage in Big Oak Valley has been resolved.
July 19, 2024 at 7:49 AM A large bag of trash on southbound Hwy 49 at the Sacramento St. on ramp.
July 19, 2024 at 6:28 AM Power outage affecting 289 customers in Big Oak Valley. Estimated restoration time is 11:45 am.
July 18, 2024 at 3:10 PM Accident on McKnight Way, units at scene.
July 18, 2024 at 2:34 PM All resources have been canceled from the reported vegetation fire on Cramer Rd.
July 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM Tankers and Air Attack were already up, they’ll take a lap in the area before returning to the Air Attack Base.
July 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM Units in the area will investigate the side roads, still nothing showing. Holding aircraft at Grass valley.
July 18, 2024 at 2:18 PM Firefighters in the area are attempting to locate the reported fire. Nothing visible on the cameras so far.
July 18, 2024 at 2:13 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire on Cramer Rd and Oak Knoll off Hwy 49.
July 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM A trashcan on Hwy 49 at Quail Creek is creating a traffic hazard. To better sneak up on unsuspecting drivers, the trashcan has camouflaged itself with gray paint. Don’t be fooled and use caution in the area.
July 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM From Nevada County Transit Services: We apologize for any inconvenience, but the 5:30 PM Route 7 trip to North San Juan will not run.
July 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM From the Grass Valley Fire Department: In the early morning hours on July 18th, 2024 the Grass Valley / Nevada City Fire Department responded along with Cal Fire and Nevada County Consolidated Fire Protection District to a reported vehicle accident on Highway 20 just East of Conservation Rd. Upon arrival crews found a vehicle that had hit a large pine tree and was on fire. The vehicle fire had also spread to the surrounding vegetation. The Cal Fire units were assigned to the vegetation fire and were able to contain the spread to .02 acres. The City units were assigned to the vehicle fire and unfortunately the vehicle was a total loss. Crews from Sierra Nevada Ambulance did a medical check out on the driver and they were determined to not be injured. The fire was completely mopped up and the road reopened just after 6:30 am. This is the 4th vehicle accident that city resources have responded to in the last 24 hours.
July 18, 2024 at 8:42 AM Reported smoke seen between Fordyce Lake and White Rock Lake on the Tahoe National Forest, units dispatched.
July 18, 2024 at 7:52 AM Hotter weather returns into next week alongside daily isolated mountain thunderstorm chances. Major HeatRisk returns early next week, although it is not expected to be as hot or as long of a duration as the previous heat event. Late-day thunderstorm chances along the Sierra/Cascade crest into next week.
July 18, 2024 at 7:42 AM Accident on Spenceville Rd, units dispatched.
July 17, 2024 at 8:56 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Brunswick, reported as a motorcycle accident. Units dispatched.
July 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM Firefighters have searched the whole area, no parked car, no roadside BBQ and no smell of smoke.
July 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM Units are in the area, attempting to locate the roadside BBQ.
July 17, 2024 at 8:36 PM Reported debris fire on Idaho-Maryland Rd, units dispatched. Car parked on the shoulder, having a BBQ near Madrone Forest Rd.
July 17, 2024 at 8:20 PM first unit at scene reports a 50 by 50 spot, extinguished by locals. Canceling all incoming units except for the closest engine.
July 17, 2024 at 8:13 PM Reported vegetation fire in the area of Bonanza Way and Loma Rica Rd in Loma Rica. Units dispatched.
July 17, 2024 at 3:10 PM A good news story if there ever was one. Tom Durkin | Bobby and Laurel: A happy ending
July 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM A moving van with an open back is losing someone’s belongings on southbound Hwy 49, creating an impromptu slalom course near East Lime Kiln. Use caution in the area.
July 17, 2024 at 1:53 PM Final size for the Avian fire is 1.18 acres, remaining resources finalizing mop-up.
July 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM All aircraft has left the Avian incident.
July 17, 2024 at 12:25 PM Air Attack is releasing helicopter 2HP back to Auburn from the Avian incident. Firefighters are mopping up.
July 17, 2024 at 12:19 PM Avian IC reports forward progress stopped. Two engines and one crew to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 17, 2024 at 12:18 PM Air Attack keeping one helicopter and one tanker overhead for now. Tanker 88 is back at the Grass Valley Air Attack Base.
July 17, 2024 at 12:16 PM Air Attack is canceling one of the two helicopters, 2HP is at scene.
July 17, 2024 at 12:13 PM Avian IC reports the fire is holding at 1 acre, forward progress as good as stopped.
July 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM Tanker drop lined up. Incoming resources to make access off Kentucky Flat.
July 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM NCSO deputies arriving on Kentucky Flat. First fire unit at scene reports 1/4 acre in grass burning at a moderate rate of spread. Air Attack and tankers have lifted.
July 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM Multiple reports of the fire in brush, moving uphill towards a house.
July 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM Avian fire reported as brush on fire, visible from caller’s backyard. Access possibly off Kentucky Flat Rd. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 17, 2024 at 11:59 AM Reported vegetation fire on Avian Place off Newtown Rd. Units dispatched.
July 17, 2024 at 8:36 AM Hotter weather returns this weekend into next week. Major to Extreme HeatRisk returns early next week, although it is not expected to be as hot or as long of a duration as the previous heat event. Late-day thunderstorm chances along the Sierra/Cascade crest this weekend into next week.
July 17, 2024 at 6:43 AM 1,854 customers are still out of power after a tree fell into power lines yesterday in the Kingvale area. Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 am.
July 17, 2024 at 12:55 AM Hill IC reports forward progress stopped, still at 3-5 acres. Mop-up operations are starting.
July 17, 2024 at 12:38 AM Hill IC reports still 3-5 acres in grass burning at a moderate rate of spread, one structure is threatened.
July 17, 2024 at 12:27 AM The reported vegetation fire on Big Hill Road is a structure fire with some extension to the vegetation per units at scene. Estimated at 3-5 acres in the grass.
July 17, 2024 at 12:07 AM Vegetation fire at Big Hill Road and Superior Town Road in the North Auburn area, units dispatched. This will be the Hill incident.
July 16, 2024 at 9:13 PM Report of a possible second fire in the same area.
July 16, 2024 at 9:12 PM Updates on the Iowa Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/iowa24/
July 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM Firefighters have eyes on the fire, requesting a total of four handcrews and additional water tenders. Estimated size is 1.5 acres.
July 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM Caller advising the the Iowa fire is the size of a house and just off the road near Deadman’s Curve.
July 16, 2024 at 8:47 PM Wildland dispatch for a fire in the Iowa Hill area. This will be the Iowa Fire.
July 16, 2024 at 8:05 PM Accident at McBoyle Way on Brunswick Rd, units dispatched.
July 16, 2024 at 6:40 PM Now reported as a single tree on fire on Donner Pass Rd near Lola Montez. Scaling back the response to two engines.
July 16, 2024 at 6:38 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vegetation fire, tree into the power lines, on Donner Pass Road one mile west of Kingvale.
July 16, 2024 at 2:01 PM Accident on Oak Springs Rd off Indian Springs Rd, the roadway is partially blocked. Units dispatched.
July 16, 2024 at 12:11 PM and update from Peardale Chicago Park PIO Daniel Ramey: Nevada County Task Force 4103 have been activated for the past two weeks. On the 7th of July the Task Force was deployed to the #RoyalFire in Placer County/Tahoe National Forest and today they have been released and are headed back home. We would like thank Task Force Leader, Jason Davison and Task Force Leader Trainee, Robert Tellam of Nevada County Consolidated Fire for their great leadership on this deployment. Departments that were assigned to the County Task Force were as follows: Peardale Chicago Park Fire, North San Juan Fire District, Grass Valley Fire Department, Nevada County Consolidated Fire and Ophir Hill Fire. #NevadaCounty #PlacerCounty #TaskForce #Firefighters #FireSeason2024 #TNF #PCPFire #NCCFire #TahoeNationalForest #GrassValleyFire #NorthSanJuanFire #OphirHillFire #CaliforniaFirefighters
July 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM Responding engines being canceled to the reported fire on Freeman Lane. False alarm, already contained the small spot.
July 16, 2024 at 11:26 AM Report of a grass fire at Raley’s on Freeman Lane in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
July 16, 2024 at 10:14 AM Good news for people and pets alike regarding results from water samples taken at two Lake Tahoe Beaches on July 8 and July 10. Currently, there are no active Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisories for Lake Tahoe beaches.
July 16, 2024 at 9:44 AM Quiet morning and the bucks are browsing.
July 15, 2024 at 9:40 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at McKnight, units dispatched.
July 15, 2024 at 3:53 PM Medical call, not a water rescue, at Bridgeport. Units dispatched.
July 15, 2024 at 11:51 AM Firefighters have located an oak tree into a dropline, requesting PG&E to respond to Murphy and Tyler Foote.
July 15, 2024 at 11:45 AM Units are in the Murphy Rd area, attempting to locate the reported hazard. It was reported as a vehicle accident with possible tree or wires down.
July 15, 2024 at 11:31 AM Electrical hazard on Murphy Rd at Tyler Foote, units dispatched.
July 15, 2024 at 9:58 AM Units at scene on Swenson Ravine can handle, canceling all incoming units.
July 15, 2024 at 9:37 AM Reported residential structure fire on Swenson Ravine in the Higgins area, units dispatched. Smell of smoke in the house.
July 15, 2024 at 9:23 AM All aircraft have been released from the Bonanza incident. A precautionary air ambulance is still en route.
July 15, 2024 at 9:16 AM Forward progress of the Bonanza Fire has been stopped at approx. 1/4 acre. Threat to nearby structure has been mitigated. Canceling the incoming dozer and any incoming units.
July 15, 2024 at 9:10 AM Ground resources and aircraft are making good progress on the structure fire with extension to the wildland. Firefighters have a hoseline around the fire. Bonanza Air Attack is holding the two tankers over the fire for now.
July 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM Tankers 88, 89 and helicopter 514 are inbound to the Bonanza incident.
July 15, 2024 at 9:05 AM NCSO has given the all clear, all fire resources are moving in.
July 15, 2024 at 9:02 AM Bonanza Air Attack and Helicopter are overhead. One engine to provide structure defense for the home further out.
July 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM All fire resources to continue staging, the area has not been cleared by law enforcement. One structure in the area is potentially threatened.
July 15, 2024 at 8:58 AM Bonanza IC is at scene, reporting extension to the vegetation. Air Attack and helicopter en route to the fire.
July 15, 2024 at 8:55 AM Per Bonanza IC, all units to stage outside of the area until law enforcement has cleared the area. The trailer is fully involved.
July 15, 2024 at 8:51 AM Fire is at scene, with medics and law enforcement. Requesting an ambulance. Reports of a person shooting possibly a flare gun at the trailer.
July 15, 2024 at 8:46 AM Commercial trailer on fire on Bonanza Way across of Rough and Ready Hwy. Full wildland dispatch on order.
July 15, 2024 at 8:42 AM Reported residential structure fire in the Rough and Ready area. Numerous resources dispatched.
July 15, 2024 at 6:40 AM Temperatures continue on their slight downward trend through mid-week, before warming up again late week and over the weekend. Currently it doesn’t look like those temperatures will be as hot as this last event was.
July 14, 2024 at 8:40 PM Big Boy passed by the #RoyalFire Incident Command Base. Firefighters that have been working to contain the fire all week enjoyed taking a brief break to see the steam engine pass by. The Nevada County Task Force is currently still on the Tahoe National Forest supporting the Royal Fire and taking quick attack on any new lightning starts in the area.
Departments assigned to the County Task Force are as follows: Peardale Chicago Park Fire, North San Juan Fire District, Grass Valley Fire Department, Nevada County Consolidated Fire and Ophir Hill Fire.
July 14, 2024 at 5:28 PM Cooler temperatures expected this week, before a warm-up by end of week (looks to be less intense than this previous heat event). The CPC is projecting above-normal temperatures for much of interior NorCal in their 6-10 day outlook, but has only a slight to moderate risk of excessive heat for the July 20-24 period. The CPC is also indicating the potential (33-40% chance) for the return of monsoonal moisture over the Sierra next weekend.
July 14, 2024 at 12:04 PM Units at scene on North School St report the phone lines have been previously tied up, they’ll flag them.
July 14, 2024 at 11:58 AM Report of a low-hanging power line on North School St across from Richardson St in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
July 14, 2024 at 10:07 AM Saturday lightning info: 4,827 strikes throughout California. On the Tahoe National Forest, 127 strikes were recorded.
July 14, 2024 at 9:48 AM The Palen fire near Loyalton is 50% contained.
July 14, 2024 at 8:52 AM TNF Air Attack 17 is on a lightning recon flight, Helicopter 514 was over the Alpine incident.
July 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM Thunderstorms likely in the high country today: 20-40% probability of thunderstorm development today (mainly afternoon and evening); highest probability along the Sierra crest south of I-80
July 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM The Palen Fire near Loyalton has been mapped at 2.9 acres.
July 13, 2024 at 8:34 PM Reader report of a horse walking on Hwy 49 near Smith Rd. Give the 1HP a wide berth.
July 13, 2024 at 7:38 PM Air Attack 17 and Tankers have lifted to the Palen incident near Loyalton in Sierra County.
July 13, 2024 at 12:21 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Scotts Flat Rd. No injuries reported, but there is debris in the roadway.
July 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM Critical fire weather conditions in the mountains due to scattered thunderstorms, hot temperatures and low humidity. Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk today with triple digit temperatures. Scattered thunderstorms over the Sierra crest through Sunday with potential for dry lightning; critical fire weather conditions.
July 12, 2024 at 11:19 PM Accident on Pittsburg Mine Rd at Banner Lava Cap. No injuries reported.
July 12, 2024 at 10:51 PM Branding IC is releasing additional resources, they have knockdown on the structure fire.
July 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM Branding IC reports they have an all clear on the structure. They can handle with resources at scene.
July 12, 2024 at 10:36 PM Firefighters have extinguished a small 20 by 20 spot of vegetation. They are making good progress on knockdown of the structure fire. There is no threat to the wildland. Branding IC is canceling the dozer.
July 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM Branding IC requesting an additional water tender.
July 12, 2024 at 10:26 PM Structure fire, first unit at scene on Chances R Rd in Penn Valley across from Branding Iron Rd. Fully involved approx. 2,000 sq ft, home.
July 12, 2024 at 6:21 PM Reader report: Westbound Brunswick blocked just before Sutton. Accident near/around Safeway lot. Emergency services on scene
July 12, 2024 at 5:56 PM Red Flag Warning for elevations above 6,000 ft. Hot and dry weather will continue through Saturday with Moderate to Extreme HeatRisk persisting across much of the region. Elevated fire weather conditions will also continue. Isolated thunderstorm chances today-Sunday, mainly along the Sierra crest, best chances from US-50 southward. Cooler temperatures on Sunday and into next week.
July 12, 2024 at 4:14 PM Firefighters have checked Joerschke and Dorsey thoroughly, unable to locate smoke or fire.
July 12, 2024 at 4:10 PM Engines are in the area on Joerschke, so far nothing showing.
July 12, 2024 at 4:05 PM Smoke check in the area of Joerschke and Dorsey Dr in Grass Valley. Caller reports seeing smoke coming from bushes.
July 12, 2024 at 3:46 PM The weekly comparison photo from Orchard Springs at Rollins Reservoir. The reservoir is at 44.5% capacity available for consumptive use. Since July 1st, the lake volume has been reduced by 4,700 acre feet of water.
July 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM Athens incident is now reported to be 260 acres off Athens Ave in south Placer Co.
July 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM The grass fire in Newcastle at Athens and Fiddyment is approximately 100 acres.
July 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM Updates on the Sumi Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/sumi/
July 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM Sumi Air Attack is requesting two tankers and one more helicopter. About 1 acre, burning at a moderate rate of spread.
July 12, 2024 at 2:06 PM Air Attack 17 and a helicopter en route to the Sumi Fire.
July 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM NSJ units in the area attempting to locate the fire.
July 12, 2024 at 1:57 PM Full wildland dispatch on order now for the reported fire, better location is Sumi Rd off Jackass Flats. Air Attack and tankers have lifted off Grass Valley Air Attack base for a fire in Newcastle. Helicopter assigned to the NSJ fire. This will be the Sumi Fire.
July 12, 2024 at 1:50 PM Smoke visible in the San Juan Ridge area, possibly off Jackass Flats Rd. Units dispatched.
July 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM Reported accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Brunswick on ramp.
July 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM A big rug sprawling the slow lane of westbound Hwy 49 at Coyote Street. This is not a flying carpet landing zone.
July 12, 2024 at 11:21 AM Red Flag Warning for Fire Zones 221 (Stanislaus National Forest West of the Sierra Crest) and 269 (Tahoe and El Dorado National Forest Southwest of the Sierra Crest) for elevations greater than 6000 feet. The warning goes into effect at 5 AM PDT July 13 through 8 PM PDT July 14. Primary threat will be dry thunderstorms, with the greatest risk on Saturday afternoon/evening.
July 12, 2024 at 11:07 AM Firefighters in the area have not seen any smoke or fire. They’ll continue to search. Holding all incoming units at their stations.
July 12, 2024 at 10:56 AM Full wildland dispatch on order for a reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 at Burlington Ridge.
July 12, 2024 at 7:23 AM Widespread 100s continue today with Major to Extreme HeatRisk over large portions of the Valley and Foothills areas with Major HeatRisk over the mountains. Chances for showers/isolated thunderstorms begin this afternoon and evening and continue through the weekend with best chances Saturday and Sunday, primarily along the Sierra crest. Hydrate!
July 11, 2024 at 10:52 PM All updates on the Freedom Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/freedom/
July 11, 2024 at 10:43 PM First unit close to the fire confirms they see the embercast from the fire. It’s on the creekside of Fair Haven, near the top of the ridge.
July 11, 2024 at 10:38 PM Firefighters are attempting to locate the fire.
July 11, 2024 at 10:33 PM Initial location of the fire, as seen from the Oregon Peak camera, is Freedom Springs at Fairhaven Drive.
July 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM Vegetation fire on the San Juan Ridge off Pleasant Valley Rd and Fairhaven Dr, units dispatched. This will be the Freedom incident.
July 11, 2024 at 9:56 PM Australian Shepherd Puppy, Truffles, missing, as of 9pm Thursday night, July 11. Wears a leather collar. Corner of Combie by Ace Hardware. Please call 916.496.2696
July 11, 2024 at 9:28 PM Photos of Nevada County Task Force 4103 that is currently deployed at the Royal Fire in Placer County/Tahoe National Forest. Crews have put in a variety of different assignments on the fire; including, hand line construction, pumping operations and mop up. Departments that are assigned to the County Task Force are as follows: Peardale Chicago Park Fire, North San Juan Fire District, Grass Valley Fire Department, Nevada County Consolidated Fire and Ophir Hill Fire.
July 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM Reader report of an accident on Hwy 174 at Quail Pointe Lane. Truck through fence, over creek into cow pasture. Medical and first responders on sight. On a blind corner.
July 11, 2024 at 7:03 PM Reported smoke was from cooking, all units available.
July 11, 2024 at 6:45 PM Small white column of smoke reported. Could be a BBQ, could be the start of a vegetation fire on/near Rough and Ready Hwy. Units dispatched.
July 11, 2024 at 6:45 PM Trash can fire in Lake Wildwood has been extinguished.
July 11, 2024 at 6:44 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at the South Ponderosa overcrossing, emergency services at scene.
July 11, 2024 at 6:34 PM Reported trash can on fire on Roadrunner Drive in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
July 11, 2024 at 6:29 PM Thanks to reader Becky for this heads up: Roadwork on Bennett between Brunswick and Colfax 174. They are redoing the culverts and have quite a bit of Bennett spray-painted for work so my guess is they will be working for more than just a day or two. The signs say “Expect 30 minute delays” one lane ahead.
July 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM Several residents of Nevada County have received emergency alerts regarding a fire. The Railbridge fire is in Butte County, south of Palermo on Railbridge Rd. There is no new, active fire in Nevada County except for the Royal Fire in the Soda Springs area.
July 11, 2024 at 4:50 PM We now return to our regular schedule. Sorry for the sparse Happening Now today.
July 11, 2024 at 10:17 AM Dangerous long-duration heat event ending Sunday. Widespread Moderate to Extreme HeatRisk this week with triple digit temperatures and very warm overnight lows. Elevated fire weather conditions this week from very hot temperatures and low humidity. Isolated thunderstorms over the Sierra crest Saturday and Sunday, mainly south of Highway 50.
July 10, 2024 at 3:26 PM Firefighters have a wet line around the fire, one more engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 10, 2024 at 3:19 PM First unit reports a 50 by 100 ft fire, burning in timber and understory at a slow rate of spread.
July 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM Reported vegetation fire in Carnelian Bay on Safari Drive behind Pretoria Dr. Units dispatched to a 40 by 40 spot.
July 10, 2024 at 12:19 PM From reader Catherine: Brunswick/Sutton lights are flashing. Take care.
July 10, 2024 at 9:45 AM First unit at scene on Kingston reports this is a false alarm, canceling all incoming units.
July 10, 2024 at 9:42 AM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire near the Magnolia Intermediate School in the Higgins area. Caller reports flames seen through the trees. This will be the Kingston incident.
July 10, 2024 at 8:20 AM Rescuers have located the person downstream from the bridge, no injuries. Canceling the helicopter.
July 10, 2024 at 8:08 AM Medical water rescue at the 49 bridge, elderly male last seen 10 minutes ago. Rescue squads dispatched.
July 10, 2024 at 6:41 AM A note from the Farm Bureau: Mother Nature is discouraging us from having our Farm Bureau picnic on July 13, 2024. The afternoon was to be filled with yummy food, awesome family and friends, and a message from our State Farm Bureau Vice President. Due to the continued extreme heat wave and for the safety of our members, the board has decided to postpone our event until the next scheduled Nevada County Farm Bureau Board meeting, September 4, 2024.
July 9, 2024 at 9:02 PM Units at scene on Mooney Flat can handle, hot brakes on the boat trailer only.
July 9, 2024 at 8:54 PM Passenger vehicle fire with threat to the vegetation on Mooney Flat Rd. Car is towing a boat trailer. Numerous resources dispatched.
July 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM Patti Ingram-Spencer filed for dismissal of her lawsuit against the City of Grass Valley and the Registrar of Voters re Measure B.
July 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM One way traffic on Hwy 174 from Hill View Rd to Cedar Ridge Rd due to tree work. Expect delays.
July 9, 2024 at 8:33 AM Dangerous Long-Duration Heat Event Ending this Weekend. Minor cooling today, then hotter weather returns Wed-Fri. Warm overnight lows in the 60s to mid 80s; warmest in the foothills. Very hot temperatures along with very low daytime humidity will lead to elevated fire weather conditions.
July 9, 2024 at 7:18 AM Power has been restored in Penn Valley/Rough and Ready.
July 9, 2024 at 6:22 AM Power outage affecting 2,114 customers in the Penn Valley/Rough and ready area, estimated restoration time is noon.
July 8, 2024 at 10:19 PM Units in the area of Pleasant Valley Rd report all the lines look intact. Unable to locate the reported tree in the powerlines.
July 8, 2024 at 10:15 PM Tree in the power lines on Pleasant Valley rd in Penn Valley, units dispatched. Power outage likely.
July 8, 2024 at 4:54 PM The Fire Safe Council has submitted their response to the Grand Jury report. Here is the cover letter, the response letter and a copy of a legal document referenced in the response.
July 8, 2024 at 2:37 PM Patio chair on southbound Hwy 49 at McKnightโฆ
July 8, 2024 at 2:21 PM Power outage affecting 52 customers in Grass Valley along Neal Street between South Auburn and Mill St. Estimated time of restoration is 7:00 pm.
July 8, 2024 at 12:11 PM Units on Oak Mist have confirmed this as a false alarm, all resources returning to their respective stations.
July 8, 2024 at 12:10 PM Units in the Oak Mist area are attempting to locate the reported fire, two more engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 8, 2024 at 12:03 PM Grass fire reported on Oak Mist Lane in North Auburn, numerous resources dispatched. Caller reports grass fire the size of a car.
July 8, 2024 at 11:53 AM
With increasing temperatures, fire activity is picking up again. There has been no change in evacuations, an evacuation warning has been issued by PCSO for The Cedars area. Soda Springs Road remain closed, except for residents, from Serene Rd to the Foresthill Rd. Smoke from the Royal Fire is impacting the I-80 corridor and portions of Nevada and Placer Counties. There is no other active fire in the area at this time.
July 8, 2024 at 11:12 AM Canceling all resources dispatched to the Coyote incident, construction dust only.
July 8, 2024 at 11:11 AM Units in the area of Coyote Street are unable to locate a fire, just the construction dust. All incoming units to stage at their present location.
July 8, 2024 at 11:03 AM Reported residential structure fire, smoke in the house, on Coyote Street in Nevada City. Units dispatched. There is construction work in the area, kicking up a lot of dust.
July 8, 2024 at 10:31 AM First unit at scene reports small spot on top of the hill. Two engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 8, 2024 at 10:27 AM Numerous units dispatched to the reported fire on Oak Tree Rd in North San Juan.
July 8, 2024 at 10:25 AM Smoke check in the Tyler Foote/Oak Tree Road, report by lookout of small white smoke visible in the area.
July 8, 2024 at 10:08 AM Elevated fire weather conditions persist due to hot temperatures and low humidity. Very hot temperatures along with very low daytime humidity will lead to elevated fire weather conditions. Moderate to locally poor overnight relative humidity recovery. Breezy afternoon and evening winds at times. HeatRisk for the Foothills:
-Today-Friday: Major to Extreme HeatRisk
-Saturday-Sunday: Moderate HeatRisk
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 AM The Royal Fire on the Tahoe National Forest was mapped overnight at 169 acres.
July 7, 2024 at 9:59 PM Power has been restored in Alta Sierra.
July 7, 2024 at 8:49 PM Medical rescue on the Deer Creek Tribute Trail.
July 7, 2024 at 8:05 PM 504 customers remain without power in the Alta Sierra area.
July 7, 2024 at 7:55 PM A large tree branch came down on Nevada Street in Nevada City.
July 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM From Peardale Chicago Park Fire: The roadside spot on Hwy 174 and Cattail Lane was caused by a trailer dragging after losing a wheel. Use caution in the area.
July 7, 2024 at 6:49 PM Poplar IC reports forward progress stopped.
July 7, 2024 at 6:49 PM Canceling most incoming resources to the Poplar incident, units at scene can handle.
July 7, 2024 at 6:44 PM Units are at scene of the Poplar incident, reporting less than 1/4 acre burning at a slow rate of spread. They will have knockdown shortly.
July 7, 2024 at 6:43 PM The pole on fire is reported to be near a propane tank. PG&E has been notified.
July 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM Grass and a power pole on fire on Poplar Road in Lake of the Pines, full wildland dispatch on order. Power lines are down in the fire area.
July 7, 2024 at 6:31 PM Reported roadside spot, now extinguished, in the Peardale area on Hwy 174 near Metz Rd. Engines dispatched.
July 7, 2024 at 6:17 PM Now 4,313 customers without power in Nevada County.
July 7, 2024 at 6:12 PM Updates on the Royal Fire will be posted on this incident page: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/royal/
July 7, 2024 at 6:03 PM Reader report of another outage on Hilltop Drive of Retrac Way, again.
July 7, 2024 at 6:02 PM The Royal fire is estimated at 5-10 acres, exhibiting rapid rate of spread.
July 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM Power outage affecting 1,433 customers in Alta Sierra, again. Crews are on scene, estimated time of restoration is 9:15 pm
July 7, 2024 at 5:49 PM Royal IC requesting PCSO assist with evacuating hikers and campers in the area.
July 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM VLAT over the Royal incident, the location of the fire makes for difficult ground access. Campers in the area on the south side of the river are being asked to leave.
July 7, 2024 at 5:29 PM Beckwourth Hotshot crew deploying to the Royal incident.
July 7, 2024 at 5:20 PM Tankers are on a load and return to the Royal incident. TNF Helicopter 514 is on scene with their crew as well.
July 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM Air Attack 17 has lifted from Grass Valley to the Royal incident with tankers in tow. Nothing visible on the AlertCalifornia cameras so far.
July 7, 2024 at 4:34 PM Reported vegetation fire at Royal Gorge, units dispatched.
July 7, 2024 at 1:41 PM Nevada County Coroner releases 2 of 3 identities of drowning victims.
July 7, 2024 at 8:10 AM A bumper in the slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 near the Idaho-Maryland off ramp has found companionship with a large piece of plastic a little further south. Meanwhile, both are creating a traffic hazard.
July 6, 2024 at 9:19 PM Jinxed it. Now 2,876 customers out in the Lime Kiln Rd area with an estimated restoration time of 2:00 am.
July 6, 2024 at 9:14 PM The power outage in Alta Sierra has been reduced to 439 customers. A total of 450 homes are without power in Nevada County.
July 6, 2024 at 6:47 PM 193 customers out along Hwy 174 and Meyer Road.
July 6, 2024 at 6:12 PM Power outage has been reduced to 2,876 customers in south county. Portions of Alta Sierra have been restored.
July 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM Total number of customers out of power in Nevada County is 4,151 due to eight different outages.
July 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM A total of 4,039 customers now out of power.
July 6, 2024 at 5:38 PM Reader reports power outage on Hilltop Dr at Retrac Way.
July 6, 2024 at 5:36 PM Power outage affecting 1,435 customers in Alta Sierra. Estimated time of restoration is 8:15 pm. Crews are patrolling now.
July 6, 2024 at 4:24 PM Emergency services at scene of a medical rescue at the river, requesting air rescue helicopter to the Coyote Street landing zone.
July 6, 2024 at 2:32 PM Air Attack, one tanker and TNF helicopter dispatched to a fire in Placerville, the Pay Fire.
July 6, 2024 at 2:25 PM Cars parked on the Placer side of the Bear River bridge on Dog Bar are creating a traffic hazard.
July 6, 2024 at 1:15 PM From a reader: Female peacock (assumed, its plumage is brown) on upper Blue Ridge Rd. It’s under our deck cooling off with a bowl of water. If it doesn’t make its way back to the owner, please call (530) 277-3889 to see if it still here.
July 6, 2024 at 1:10 PM Houghton IC reports the forward progress has been stopped. One water tender and one crew to continue in all others can cancel, including aircraft.
July 6, 2024 at 1:09 PM This is on Houghton Ranch Road, NCSO deputies in route to assist with traffic.
July 6, 2024 at 1:05 PM Now a full wildland dispatch, first unit at scene reports 1/4 acre in grass, moving uphill at a moderate rate of spread. All units to continue in.
July 6, 2024 at 1:01 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 and Houghton Ranch Rd in Penn Valley, callers reporting 30 by 30 spot. Units dispatched.
July 6, 2024 at 12:34 PM Smoke check in the Lake Francis area, engines dispatched.
July 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM Medics at scene at Bridgeport will transport the patient.
July 6, 2024 at 11:38 AM Possible heat stroke at Bridgeport, patient is with State Parks now. Units dispatched.
July 6, 2024 at 8:55 AM Plywood on southbound Hwy 49 just north of Brunswick. Secure your materials, no matter if you’re driving home or to the dump.
July 6, 2024 at 7:26 AM Reported rollover vehicle accident on Hwy 49 at Combie, units dispatched.
July 6, 2024 at 7:01 AM Car and motorcycle in a ditch on Hwy 49 at Cameo Drive. No occupants visible, unist dispatched.
July 6, 2024 at 6:36 AM Firefighters are responding to a now extinguished small fire on Hwy 49 in Camptonville.
July 5, 2024 at 7:49 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the Willow incident, all aircraft has been released back to Grass Valley.
July 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM Victim at Scotts Flat was an adult male in his late 20s that submerged and didn’t resurface. Rescue crews located him and performed CPR. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Our condolences to his family and friends.
July 5, 2024 at 7:19 PM Willow incident south east of Palermo. Units are at scene.
July 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM Recovery operation underway at Scotts Flat. The victim has been located.
July 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM Accident on Penn Valley Drive, units dispatched.
July 5, 2024 at 2:55 PM Can you spot the baby Praying Mantis on the fern stalk?
July 5, 2024 at 2:06 PM The weekly snapshot from Rollins Lake – 49% available for consumptive use. Please conserve as much water as you can.
July 5, 2024 at 1:59 PM Eight to ten cars are partially blocking the roadway on Washington Road at Gaston in the Little Town. Dear river goers and ATV enthusiasts, if you block the road because you can’t be bothered to walk a little, do you think a fire engine or an ambulance can get through to rescue you? Don’t be rude.
July 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM Elevated fire weather conditions through mid next week due to hot temperatures and low humidity. Dangerous long-duration heat event into next week. Extreme Risk for heat-related illnesses for entire population, pets, and livestock due to long duration heat, with little to no relief overnight. Hottest temperatures expected today & Saturday. Warm overnight lows in the upper 60s to mid 80s; warmest in the foothills.
July 5, 2024 at 9:04 AM The sad conclusion of two incidents at the river. Two drownings yesterday. Please, be safe!
July 4, 2024 at 10:47 PM Solo vehicle accident on Lone Lobo near Bitney Springs, emergency services at scene.
July 4, 2024 at 9:57 PM Legal fire, safe, on Red Dog, all units released.
July 4, 2024 at 9:47 PM Reported bonfire at the bottom of the hill on Red Dog Rd, vague location only. Units dispatched.
July 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM Power outage affecting 2,085 customers along I-80 in the Weimar area, estimated time of restoration is 11:00 pm.
July 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM One engine to continue in to the Webber incident, all others can cancel. Aircraft is leaving the incident.
July 4, 2024 at 4:17 PM Aircraft are overhead at the Webber incident, long travel time for ground resources.
July 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM Reported vegetation fire at Webber Lake on the Tahoe National Forest, full willand dispatch on order.
July 4, 2024 at 3:27 PM Butter IC is setting up a landing zone for the helicopter in the north parking lot. Parking lots are full, law enforcement assisting with clearing a space.
July 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM Butter IC reports crews have started hiking in on the Buttermilk Bend rail.
July 4, 2024 at 3:02 PM Medical rescue just east of Bridgeport at the Buttermilk Trail, units dispatched.
July 4, 2024 at 2:49 PM Passenger vehicle fire at the Confluence, no extension to the vegetation. Units at scene report they have extinguished the fire, the roadway is clear.
July 4, 2024 at 2:46 PM Power has been restored in the Peardale area, 51 customers remain without power.
July 4, 2024 at 2:18 PM Power outage in the Peardale and You Bet area is affecting 871 customers. Restoration time (automatically calculated) is 8:00 pm.
July 4, 2024 at 2:07 PM Power outage in the Peardale area.
July 4, 2024 at 2:06 PM CHP Helicopter is over the 49 bridge.
July 4, 2024 at 1:37 PM Yuba IC advises the landing zone (old 49 bridge) will be cleared for the helicopter in about 5 minutes.
July 4, 2024 at 1:35 PM First rescue engine has arrived at the 49 bridge.
July 4, 2024 at 1:25 PM Medical rescue on the South Yuba, at the bridge on Hwy 49. Helicopter requested.
July 4, 2024 at 1:14 PM Power has been restored in Lake Wildwood.
July 4, 2024 at 12:48 PM Outage in Lake Wildwood has been reduced to 841 customers.
July 4, 2024 at 11:21 AM Power has been restored in the Rough and Ready area, per a reader. 1,170 customers remain without power.
July 4, 2024 at 10:46 AM Power outage in the Lake Wildwood and Rough and Ready areas. 3,426 customers affected. PG&E trouble crew is assigned. The cooling center at the Penn Valley library is not affected.
July 4, 2024 at 9:35 AM Final preparations for the parade are underway. Please, if you are participating or watching the parade – hydrate! PS: Send photos ๐
July 4, 2024 at 9:13 AM A truck just lost their parade trailer on northbound Hwy 49 just past Gold Flat.
July 4, 2024 at 8:19 AM All resources will be committed for another four hours on the Forbes incident.
July 4, 2024 at 8:05 AM Firefighters have knockdown on the hay truck fire, vegetation fire has been mitigated.
July 4, 2024 at 7:50 AM First unit at scene on S Forbes Rd reports a 20 by 20 spot in the vegetation, locals are working on the hay truck fire. All units to continue in for now.
July 4, 2024 at 7:42 AM Hay truck on fire with threat to the vegetation on S Forbes Road off McCourtney Road in Placer County. Units dispatched. This will be the Forbes incident.
July 4, 2024 at 12:35 AM Debris check on Orchard Springs campground, units dispatched.
July 4, 2024 at 12:27 AM A tree across both lanes on Combie Rd at Peninsula Drive, roadway is blocked.
July 4, 2024 at 12:17 AM Tunnel IC is releasing engines from the incident.
July 3, 2024 at 11:44 PM Firefighters have a line around the fire on Old Tunnel Rd.
July 3, 2024 at 11:41 PM Old Tunnel IC states no evacuations necessary, canceling some of the incoming units. Forward progress stopped.
July 3, 2024 at 11:37 PM Numerous firefighters and law enforcement dispatched. Approximately 100 by 100 ft spot. IC states no threat to Brunswick Commons at this time.
July 3, 2024 at 11:35 PM Reported hillside on fire near Goodwill and Brunswick Commons on Sutton Way in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
July 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM The Higgins Fire assessment has passed with 65% Yes votes. Congrats.
July 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM Firefighters have not located any fire in the Tyler Foote area.
July 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM Firefighters have located a possible camp fire in an encampment off Tyler Foote, they will investigate.
July 3, 2024 at 9:57 PM Debris check on Tyler Foote Rd on the San Juan Ridge. Engines dispatched.
July 3, 2024 at 9:43 PM Colfax IC reports they have a hoseline around the small fire. Resources will be committed for about an hour, requesting one crew and one water tender.
July 3, 2024 at 9:33 PM Reported vegetation fire near the old yard, Colfax area. Units dispatched.
July 3, 2024 at 6:55 PM Power outage affecting 264 customers in the Dog Bar area. Estimated time of restoration is midnight.
July 3, 2024 at 6:51 PM The Grubbs Fire in Palermo is 12 acres.
July 3, 2024 at 5:35 PM Grubbs Fire in Butte County is burning right outside the Apache Fire perimeter. Numerous resources at scene, including aircraft from the Thompson Fire. Forward progress has been stopped on the Hurleton incident.
July 3, 2024 at 4:50 PM
- The Placer County Animal Services facility located at 11232 B Ave. in North Auburn will be open to the public as a “cooling spot” on July 4 from 2 – 7 p.m.
- The Placer County Library in Rocklin has extended opening hours from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on July 3, 5 & 6, and Sunday, July 7 from 2 – 7 p.m. (limited services). This is in addition to our library locations in Auburn, Colfax and Foresthill.
July 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM Garbage bag with clothes and a dog bowl are sprawling in the southbound lanes of Hwy 20 at the McCourtney off ramp.
July 3, 2024 at 12:58 PM Large objects in the lanes on southbound Hwy 49 at Brunswick. Today is not Highway Litter Day!
July 3, 2024 at 12:16 PM California State Parks today announced the cancellation of the City of Orovilleโs Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration show tomorrow for public safety. Due to the large evacuations and damages caused by the Thompson Fire, State Parks and partner agencies including CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol, Butte County Sheriffโs Office, Public Works, and staff from the City of Oroville, have a large number of resources responding to protect the community and get everyone back home as quickly as possible.
July 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM Broken pieces of furniture and clothing in both lanes of southbound Hwy 49 at the Empire Street off ramp. Secure your load when going to the dump!
July 3, 2024 at 11:44 AM Now a mattress in the slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 at the Brunswick Rd on ramp. Feels like a pattern developing.
July 3, 2024 at 11:40 AM Medical rescue near the Beale Falls Trailhead.
July 3, 2024 at 11:29 AM A bench seat in the slow lane of northbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive on ramp. Not even in the shade.
July 3, 2024 at 10:53 AM Due to the forecast of extreme heat expected on Saturday, July 6, InConcert Sierra is canceling their Sierra Master Chorale fundraising event “Sip ‘n Song,” which was scheduled to take place at Pioneer Park at 5pm. The safety and comfort of our patrons, performers, and staff are our highest priorities.
InConcert Sierra and the Sierra Master Chorale are committed to rescheduling the event and will announce the new date as soon as possible.
For more information, contact inconcertsierra.org or 530-273-3990
July 3, 2024 at 8:29 AM A big rig is stuck on the Bear River bridge at Dog Bar Rd – some things never changeโฆ
July 3, 2024 at 7:42 AM Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into next week. Critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Valley through this evening from gusty northerly winds and low humidity. High temperatures of 105 to 118F are expected, with overnight low temperatures only dropping into the upper 60s to mid 80s, providing limited overnight relief.
July 3, 2024 at 6:28 AM Colfax is offering two cooling center locations:
Colfax Baptist Church located at 25850 Ben Taylor Rd, open Wednesday July 3 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Colfax Sierra Vista Community Center located at 55 School St., open Friday, July 5 and Monday July 8 through Friday July 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 2, 2024 at 7:21 PM Debris check on Nevada Street, trash can on fire, in Nevada City. Units dispatched.
July 2, 2024 at 6:34 PM Expect smoke from the Thompson Fire to settle in the area overnight.
July 2, 2024 at 6:13 PM The Mocassin Fire in El Dorado County is holding at 51 acres.
July 2, 2024 at 6:09 PM Smoke from the Thompson Fire in Butte County is settling over western Nevada County. There is no fire nearby at this time.
July 2, 2024 at 5:41 PM Reported roadside spot on Hwy 20 near Western gateway Park. Numerous resources dispatched.
July 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM Small spot on Hwy 20 at Harmony Ridge has been extinguished.
July 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM Reported vegetation fire in Hwy 20 near Harmony Ridge Rd in Nevada City. Full wildland dispatch on order. Nothing visible in the cameras
July 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM Moccasin Fire burning south of Diamond Springs.
July 2, 2024 at 2:18 PM NWS meteorologists have extended the Excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday, and issued a Heat Advisory for the mountains/Burney Basin.
July 2, 2024 at 12:25 PM Updates on the Thompson Fire in Butte County will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/thompson/
July 2, 2024 at 12:15 PM Thomson Fire: Main fire is approximately 75 acres, made it to the top of Table Mountain. A 2 acre spot fire has established below the fire.
July 2, 2024 at 11:55 AM Thompson IC reports approx. 50 acres, burning at a moderate rate of spread. One spot made it over the diversion pool at Thomson Flat Cemetery Rd. Augmented dispatch for the incident. Evacuation orders issued for the immediate vicinity.
July 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM Air Attack 210 and Tanker 89 are over the Thompson incident in Oroville off Cherokee Road in Butte County.
July 2, 2024 at 10:12 AM Not much cooling overnight for our area, we are in the thermal belt zone. Thanks to NWS Sacramento meteorologist Katrina Hand for this explainer: We often see thermal belts developing overnight in the foothill areas (between the Central Valley and surrounding Sierra/Coast range) that keep temperatures a bit warmer. A thermal belt is a zone of high nighttime temperatures (and relatively low humidities) that is often experienced within a narrow altitude range on valley sidewalls, especially evident during clear weather with light winds which would be expected as high pressure builds over the region this week-weekend.
July 2, 2024 at 9:48 AM Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into next week. Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into next week with triple digit temperatures and very warm overnight lows. Critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Valley through Wednesday from gusty northerly winds and low humidity. High likelihood that excessive heat will continue into the middle of next week.
Some context from NWS Sacramento:
Unusual to see heat of this magnitude early in July – temperatures are forecast to be 10-20 degrees above normal.
- Potential for a few daily records, all-time July records, consecutive days above 100ยฐ, 105ยฐ to be broken
- Rare to see multiple days of magenta HeatRisk in a row – historical data shows a few climate sites have hit 2-4 days in a row once or twice in last decade (most recently September 2022 heatwave)
- Annual average # of magenta days since 2005 across our area is 0-1
- Last comparable 4th of July heatwave was in 2013
July 2, 2024 at 9:36 AM The mountain incident is controlled at 0.22 acres. Resources at scene will be committed another two hours.
July 2, 2024 at 8:06 AM Two water tenders to continue in, all others can cancel.
July 2, 2024 at 8:01 AM Units are arriving on Mountain House Rd near Camptonville, reporting approx. 0.1 acre, slow rate of spread, no real potential for growth.
July 2, 2024 at 7:38 AM Reported vegetation fire from Saddleback lookout in the Camptonville area on Mountain House Road. Units dispatched. This will be the Mountain incident.
July 2, 2024 at 6:36 AM The PSPS area has been updated to include portions of Butte County.
July 1, 2024 at 7:52 PM Right on time for the heatwave, Reader Joe is sharing this recipe for a cool treat for your pups. Shredded carrots and cooked chicken in low sodium chicken broth, placed in Dixie cups and freeze. Reader Carol adds this caveat: “Dogs can have chicken broth as long as it doesnโt contain any harmful added ingredients. But onion and garlic are both common additives found in canned chicken broth andโagainโthese are toxic to dogs. But plain, low-sodium chicken broth (or homemade broth!) can make a nice addition in their dog food bowl when given in small amounts.”
July 1, 2024 at 5:58 PM Vegetation fire near the Boca Campground, full wildland dispatch on order.
July 1, 2024 at 3:39 PM All aircraft have returned to the Grass Valley Air Attack Base and are available to respond in the event of an incident in the area.
July 1, 2024 at 2:50 PM Tankers 88 and 89 are assisting with a vegetation fire in Deadwood area, north of Oroville.
July 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for western Nevada County this week. In response, Nevada County will open cooling centers at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley libraries from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7. Higher temperatures can be dangerous for everyone, especially the very young, senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions.
July 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through Sunday evening now.
July 1, 2024 at 12:52 PM Dr. Dawn Harris, Emergency Medicine Physician at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, provides tips on how to stay cool and safe during the upcoming heatwave.
July 1, 2024 at 12:17 PM Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on the Tahoe National Forest starting today, July 1 at 5 p.m. due to high fire danger conditions. Under these restrictions, the public can still maintain a campfire in established fire rings within designated developed campgrounds and day-use sites, but not outside of those areas.
July 1, 2024 at 11:09 AM Accident now reported to be at Wolf Rd and Hwy 49. Units at scene report one patient, two cars involved.
July 1, 2024 at 11:08 AM Head on collision in the Combie Rd area at Hwy 49, nit at scene.
July 1, 2024 at 10:36 AM Firefighters have thoroughly checked the Brewer area, no fire or smoke found.
July 1, 2024 at 10:22 AM Smoke check in the area of Brewer Road, white smoke reported in the area. Units dispatched.
July 1, 2024 at 9:50 AM Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District is now accepting applications for their Woodsmoke Reduction Program. This program provides an incentive voucher to replace a non-EPA certified wood-burning stove or fireplace with options of an EPA-certified woodstove or insert, pellet stove or insert, catalytic wood stove, non-catalytic wood stove, electric stove heater, or electric heat pump. In order to qualify for a voucher, the applicant: (1) Must live in Nevada, Sierra, or Pumas County, (2) the non-EPA certified wood burning stove or fireplace MUST be your primary source of heat, and (3) the wood burning stove or fireplace manufactured date is before July 1, 1988. The incentive voucher ranges from $2,500 – $10,000. Please contact the air district at (530) 274-9360 for applications or questions. This program only has limited funding.
July 1, 2024 at 8:47 AM Long Duration Heat Event this 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.
Timing:
- Monday: Moderate HeatRisk
- Tuesday: Major HeatRisk
- Wednesday-Sunday: Widespread Major HeatRisk with areas of Extreme HeatRisk
July 1, 2024 at 6:15 AM PG&E has announced a possible PSPS on July 2nd for areas of Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Tehama and Yolo counties.
July 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.