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September 30, 2024 at 6:09 PM Big news for Woolman: Escrow has closed. The California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) and the College Park Friends Educational Association (CPFEA) AKA Woolman are deeply proud to announce their successful endeavor to transfer 232 acres and the site of the John Woolman School into the hands of CHIRP and the Nevada City Rancheria (NCR) Nisenan Tribe. The escrow completed on September 27, 2024 and was the result of significant and inspired efforts of all parties.
September 30, 2024 at 1:22 PM Non-injury accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Quail Creek, the roadway is clear.
September 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM The Foresthill bridge remains closed in both directions.
September 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM There was a lot of excitement at this morning’s ribbon cutting at Scotten Elementary! A brand-new playground for the 345 students is now officially open for them.
September 30, 2024 at 11:26 AM A tire thread in the roadway on the Brunswick on ramp at Hwy 49. Use caution and keep your threads together.
September 30, 2024 at 10:15 AM A heat advisory has been issued for Tuesday through Thursday night. Hydrate!
September 30, 2024 at 8:15 AM Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today. Well above normal temperatures continue through this week, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread triple digit highs in the Delta and Valley. North to East winds continue into Tuesday bringing drying conditions, with low humidity in the Valley and foothills in the teens and locally into single digits. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected due to the winds and low humidity, so be sure to practice fire safety.
September 29, 2024 at 5:54 PM Tanker 88 is returning to Grass Valley, the Lower incident has released all aircraft.
September 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM Reported vegetation fire on Lower Wyandotte Road north of Palermo in Butte County. Tanker 88 en route to the fire.
September 29, 2024 at 2:24 PM Full wildland dispatch on order for flames reported in the center divide near the junction of westbound I-80 and Hwy 20. So far nothing visible on the cameras.
September 29, 2024 at 2:05 PM Air Attack and tankers are on their way to a reported vegetation fire along Hwy 50 near Placerville.
September 29, 2024 at 12:20 AM The power outage has been reduced to 1,035 customers. Estimated time of restoration is now 9:15 pm.
September 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM Power outage affecting 2,110 customers in Rough and Ready, Penn Valley.
September 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM Temperatures are expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread triple digit highs in the Delta and Valley. Gusty northerly winds and low humidity will bring elevated fire conditions tonight into Tuesday.
September 29, 2024 at 10:13 AM Power has been restored to the Magnolia/Dog Bar area except for two customers.
September 29, 2024 at 8:35 AM Estimated time of restoration for the Magnolia/Dog Bar outage is now 12:45 pm.
September 29, 2024 at 7:53 AM Power outage affecting 1,405 customers along Dog Bar Road and Magnolia Road. No estimated time for restoration yet.
September 28, 2024 at 7:49 PM No smoke located in the South Auburn area.
September 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM Caller reports seeing smoke in the area of Grass Valley Charter School and South Auburn Street. Units dispatched to check.
September 28, 2024 at 6:50 PM A tire proclaimed its independence and is rolling around in the fast lane on southbound Hwy 49 near the McKnight off ramp. No limping vehicle seen in the area.
September 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM Counties under PSPS Watch: Due to high winds and dry conditions, a shutoff is likely. Details here.
- Alameda
- Butte
- Colusa
- Contra Costa
- Glenn
- Humboldt
- Napa
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara
- Shasta
- Sonoma
- Tehama
- Trinity
September 28, 2024 at 8:59 AM Well above normal temperatures continue into next week, though slightly less hot for the weekend. Temperatures are expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread triple digit highs in the Delta and Valley. Gusty northerly winds and low humidity will bring elevated fire conditions early next week.
September 27, 2024 at 2:49 PM A rake is chasing leaves on northbound Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road. Don’t drive over it!
September 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp, lanes are blocked.
September 27, 2024 at 12:05 PM An SUV is blocking the roadway on Rock Creek Road at Hicks Road in Nevada City. That’s a pretty narrow road for a bad parking job.
September 27, 2024 at 10:16 AM The Nevada County Civil Grand Jury is recruiting now! Learn more about what the Grand Jury does and how to apply here: https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/about-grand-jury-0
September 27, 2024 at 7:46 AM Report of a flare-up at yesterday’s Jones incident, units dispatched. Flare-up is in the black, no threat.
September 27, 2024 at 7:43 AM Doolittle IC reports they can handle with units at scene, canceling all incoming resources.
September 27, 2024 at 7:40 AM Units at scene report a 20 by 40 spot, extinguished by homeowner.
September 27, 2024 at 7:38 AM Updated location for the reported fire, now extinguished, is on Hammonton-Smartsville Road. Smartsville engines to continue in, all others can cancel.
September 27, 2024 at 7:30 AM Per another caller, the fire is possibly at the Grass Valley gate, units will check both. Staging the dozer and the crews until the exact location has been determined.
September 27, 2024 at 7:28 AM Reported vegetation fire across from the Doolittle gate at Beale AFB. Units dispatched.
September 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM Starting at 6:00 pm: Nevada County League of Women Voters Nevada Irrigation District Division 3 and 5 Forum.
September 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM Readers sent us these photos from the Jones incident with “Thank you firefighters” messages.
September 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM NCSO phones are back up and working.
September 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM Caller reports someone possibly shooting a pellet gun toward passing vehicles on northbound Hwy 49 and Alta Sierra Drive. Law enforcement will check the area.
September 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM Nevada County Sheriff’s Office PSA: Our main admin phone number of 530-265-1471 is currently experiencing technical difficulties. This has no impact on calls to 911. Our IT department is working diligently to resolve this issue asap. In the interim, there are many self-service resources available on our website: nevadacountyca.gov/3451/Sheriff Our office is also open to the public, M-F, 8a-5p. Thank you.
September 26, 2024 at 2:35 PM Report of smoke seen on West Hacienda Drive and Combie. Units dispatched.
September 26, 2024 at 2:16 PM Updates on the Jones Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/jones24/
September 26, 2024 at 2:09 PM Caller reporting the WM truck and a 50 by 50 ft spot now involved, spreading rapidly.
September 26, 2024 at 2:08 PM Augmented dispatch for the Jones incident, fire is into the vegetation.
September 26, 2024 at 2:06 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for the Waste Management truck on fire on Jones Ridge Rd. Threat to vegetation.
September 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM WM truck on fire on Jones Ridge Road across of Meadow Way in the Red Dog area, units dispatched.
September 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM These three dogs, yes the ones from this morning, are now hanging out at a home near the Willo restaurant. Call 530 362-8785 to pick them up and do put collars and tags on them!
September 26, 2024 at 12:37 PM The power outage affecting 230 customers south of Lower Colfax Road is still estimated to be resolved at 5;00 pm today.
September 26, 2024 at 12:15 PM Multi-car accident on Hwy 49 at Combie, emergency services are at scene.
September 26, 2024 at 9:57 AM Stalled/abandoned vehicle on Idaho-Maryland Road at Banner Lava Cap partially blocking the roadway.
September 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM Pups with no collars roaming off John Barleycorn. If they’re your pups, contact 805-390-9708 to pick them up.
September 26, 2024 at 8:11 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road, the roadway is clear.
September 25, 2024 at 7:22 PM Three-car accident of Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive on ramp, no injuries reported.
September 25, 2024 at 6:40 PM The Nevada City Council meeting is also being streamed live.
September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM Nevada County League of Women Voters Nevada Joint Union High School District Forum.
September 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM Power outage affecting 466 customers in Meadow Vista. Crews are patrolling, PG&E estimated time of restoration is 10:45 pm (automatically generated at outage report time.)
September 25, 2024 at 4:05 PM NID abandons Centennial Project, data says raising Rollins a better option. The real surprise of today’s NID meeting came when Director Trevor Caulder, who represents the Auburn and Lincoln area, called it quits at the end of the meeting.
September 25, 2024 at 12:03 PM By a 4-1 vote, the NID Board of Directors voted to approve the resolution withdrawing Centennial from consideration. Director Hull made the motion, seconded by Director Bierwagen. Director Caulder voted No.
September 25, 2024 at 8:03 AM Gardening tools strewn about in the roadway on Pleasant Valley Road at Penn Valley Drive. In a hurry to harvest?
September 24, 2024 at 4:38 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Oak Tree Road in North San Juan, units dispatched.
September 24, 2024 at 4:06 PM First unit at scene on East Main Street reports no need for a second engine, continue the medic.
September 24, 2024 at 4:03 PM Vehicle rollover on East Main Street in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
September 24, 2024 at 11:35 AM There are PG&E contract helicopters flying over western Nevada County – just checking power lines.
September 24, 2024 at 8:55 AM A large trash bag in the slow lane of Hwy 49/20 at the intersection in Nevada City. Somebody couldn’t wait until the new and improved Transfer Station opens tomorrow?!
September 24, 2024 at 8:14 AM Power has been restored in Grass Valley according to a reader report.
September 24, 2024 at 8:02 AM Power outage affecting 208 customers along Scotts Flat Road. Estimated time of restoration is 11:30 am.
September 24, 2024 at 7:59 AM Power outage affecting 1,284 customers in Grass Valley.
September 24, 2024 at 7:24 AM Accident on Hwy 49 near Lime Kiln Road, units dispatched.
September 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM Roadway partially blocked on Bitney Springs Road near Pleasant Valley, use caution in the area.
September 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM All units released from the parking lot.
September 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM Lithium battery or electric bike on fire in the parking lot of Wells Fargo in Grass Valley, units arriving at scene.
September 23, 2024 at 5:18 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Combie, units dispatched. Also car vs tree on Allison Ranch Road, debris in the roadway, emergency services at scene.
September 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing $1.3 million to local food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed individuals and families struggling with food insecurity, including $135,600 in the Greater Sacramento Area.
The total contribution is the equivalent of approximately 2.67 million meals for individuals and families in need. The funding will support 52 food distribution organizations representing 45 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) service area, including eight food banks and senior meal programs in the Greater Sacramento Area.
Food Bank of El Dorado County, $20,250
Food Bank of Nevada County, $13,150
Placer Food Bank, $19,700
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, $20,000
Yolo Food Bank, $16,200
Meals on Wheels of Yolo County, $7,500
Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, $19,400
Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties, $19,400
September 23, 2024 at 12:40 AM Tanker 88 is overhead of the Dog Bar fire, reporting a 10 by 10 spot, mostly extinguished by locals. No threat to structures.
September 23, 2024 at 12:33 AM Reported vegetation fire on dog Bar Road, full wildland dispatch on order. Reported as a shed on fire.
September 23, 2024 at 11:24 AM Welcome home!
From Peardale Chicago Park Fire Captain Josh Ramey: For the past two weeks, Brush-57 and four crew members had been assigned to the #LineFire and the #BridgeFire in Southern California. This crew was a part of the Nevada County 4108C Strike Team. Crew members were involved with various assignments throughout the fires. We would like to extend our gratitude to the leadership and all the agencies on the Strike Team for coming together and supporting each other during challenges they faced throughout the incidents. Agencies assigned to the Strike Team consisted of; Peardale Chicago Park Fire, Higgins Fire, Grass Valley Fire, Penn Valley Fire, North San Juan Fire and Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire.
September 23, 2024 at 9:25 AM Thirteen vehicles have been impacted by the concrete debris on I-80, fortunately no injuries to report.
September 23, 2024 at 9:20 AM A very large piece of concrete in the roadway on westbound I-80 between the Ophir and Elm Ave off ramps in Auburn has caused several accidents. Debris is strewn about 1/4 mile on the highway. Use extreme caution and reduce your speed.
September 23, 2024 at 7:25 AM From reader Susan: Two baby goats cowering in the drainage ditch next to Hwy 20 near the Smartsville Hammonton turn. Use caution in the area, that’s no way to start the week.
September 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM With the multitude of fires this weekend, here is a look at the data for the 2024 fire season so far. As we enter peak fire season, please be ready.
September 22, 2024 at 4:22 PM Firefighters located a small cooking fire behind the ball fields in Pioneer Park. Fire has been extinguished and the responsible party has been educated.
September 22, 2024 at 3:57 PM Debris check in Pioneer Park in Nevada City, report of an unattended fire in a pit. Units dispatched.
September 22, 2024 at 2:19 PM Mathis IC reports the fire is fully contained at 0.6 acres, started by soldering.
September 22, 2024 at 2:15 PM Cottage IC reports the fire is fully contained.
September 22, 2024 at 2:08 PM Air Attack is over the Cottage incident, reporting a 20 by 20 ft roadside spot. First engine has arrived, they can handle with one additional engine. Canceling all other incoming resources.
September 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM Air Attack 230 is leaving the North fire to a new fire on Cottage Hill Drive near Running M Drive in south county. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM Reported grass and brush fire in the driveway of a residence on Cottage Hill Drive off Hwy 49, units dispatched.
September 22, 2024 at 1:52 PM Air Attack 17 is leaving the Mathis incident, returning to Grass Valley.
September 22, 2024 at 1:51 PM Mathis IC is canceling the second incoming handcrew, one will be enough.
September 22, 2024 at 1:48 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road, the roadway is blocked.
September 22, 2024 at 1:47 PM Water tender has arrived at the Mathis fire, ground resources are making good progress, canceling the incoming dozer.
September 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM Units at scene of the Mathis incident report 1/4 acre, tanker drop has slowed progression. Two crews and two engines will be sufficient, canceling all other incoming resources
September 22, 2024 at 1:39 PM Mathis Fire: Structures are threatened, tankers 88 and 89 are at scene with two engines. Grass and oak woodland, structures are threatened, tankers dropping across the head now.
September 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM New start in south county on Mathis Way off Duggans Road, 100 by 100 spot. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM Updates on the North Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/north-north-san-juan/
September 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM Second tanker drop from the structure down to the heel of the fire to slow forward progress.
September 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM Air Attack informing ground resources they will drop across the head of the fire for structure protection.
September 22, 2024 at 1:16 PM First unit at scene is NSJ Chief, status report coming assuming command. One acre, on the west side of the highway, one structure is immediately threatened.
September 22, 2024 at 1:15 PM Air Attack 230 and two tankers have lifted from Grass Valley. Helicopters are en route as well.
September 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM Address was flagged previously for burning illegal materials, structures in the area are threatened.
September 22, 2024 at 1:11 PM Additional resources dispatched to the North incident from TNF, CAL FIRE and Consolidated. Law enforcement en route. Reported as a 100 by 100 ft spot burning uphill.
September 22, 2024 at 1:07 PM Updated location is Hwy 49 and Heesche Ave. This will be the North Incident.
September 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM Reported vegetation fire on or near Hwy 49 in North San Juan. Lookout report, full wildland dispatch on order.
September 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM Two-car collision on Hwy 174 at Hansen Lane, roadway is partially blocked. Units dispatched.
September 22, 2024 at 10:07 AM A heads up from the NWS in Sacramento. Moderate Risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock, and those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Recent below average temperatures may increase heat related impacts if precautions are not taken. Increased North and East winds will result in drying and warming conditions aka fire weather concerns.
September 22, 2024 at 12:57 AM Kathleen IC reports they have knockdown on the structure fire.
September 22, 2024 at 12:51 AM Units at scene are making progress, IC is requesting PG&E to respond to secure both gas and electric.
September 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM Units at scene report a fully involved structure, threat to other structures.
September 22, 2024 at 12:43 AM Additional engines and water tender to the Kathleen incident.
September 22, 2024 at 12:41 AM Attached garage fire on Kathleen Way in Grass Valley, units are at scene. Units at scene requesting additional engines.
September 21, 2024 at 11:46 PM Report of a loud noise/explosion heard on Lower Colfax Road and Laws Ranch Cross Road.
September 21, 2024 at 9:16 PM Solo vehicle accident on Loma Rica Drive at Brunswick Road, units dispatched.
September 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM Canyon IC reports forward progress stopped, one crew to continue in, all others can cancel.
September 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM Air Attack is releasing the copters, ground resources and retardant drops have stopped the forward progress. No evacuations needed on Canyon Way.
September 21, 2024 at 4:52 PM Canyon Way is being closed to traffic, firefighters are making access via Hannah Lane.
September 21, 2024 at 4:51 PM Tanker will drop across the head of the fire to slow the uphill spread.
September 21, 2024 at 4:49 PM Aircraft and helicopters are over the Canyon incident. Additional ground resources have arrived at scene.
September 21, 2024 at 4:46 PM Air Attack 230 and tankers have lifted from Grass valley, en route to the Canyon incident.
September 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM Units at scene report 1/8th of an acre of understory and timber, burning uphill at a slow rate of spread. One structure threatened.
September 21, 2024 at 4:43 PM Reported vegetation fire on Canyon Way in Colfax, full wildland dispatch on order. This will be the Canyon incident.
September 21, 2024 at 3:31 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Washington Road, solo vehicle into the trees. Units dispatched.
September 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM Nevada City Rotary Club members with a portion of their haul from their 3R (recycle and repurpose rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and devices) event today.
September 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM Enjoy the weekend, but be aware of weather conditions for Monday and Tuesday.
September 20, 2024 at 4:33 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive, units dispatched.
September 20, 2024 at 3:58 PM The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair is underway at the Fairgrounds. Treat Street is open too and admission to the Fairgrounds is free.
September 20, 2024 at 1:02 PM All incoming resources with the exception of one handcrew are being canceled, Lime IC reports forward progress stopped and heavy mop-up required.
September 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM Lime IC is canceling all aircraft, they can handle with engines at scene.
September 20, 2024 at 12:55 PM Units at scene report roadside spot with one tree somewhat involved. 1/8th of an acre, slow rate of spread and no threat to structures.
September 20, 2024 at 12:54 PM Locals are trying to extinguish the fire, engines are arriving at scene.
September 20, 2024 at 12:53 PM NCSO arriving at the Lime incident, in case traffic control is needed. Use extreme caution in the area and watch for fire equipment.
September 20, 2024 at 12:51 PM This will be the Lime incident.
September 20, 2024 at 12:49 PM Report of a tree on fire on northbound Hwy 49 near Lime Kiln Road, full wildland dispatch on order.
September 20, 2024 at 10:20 AM Mark your calendars: NID Board to vote next Wednesday on discontinuing plans for Centennial reservoir. Raising Rollins Reservoir benefits the greatest number of NID water users, data shows
September 20, 2024 at 9:38 AM Emergency services have cleared the Peardale accident, northbound lanes are fully open again.
September 20, 2024 at 9:17 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at Peardale Road, units are at scene. The roadway is partially blocked.
September 19, 2024 at 9:54 PM Accident on Hwy 49 about 500 ft from the 49 bridge, driver is out of the vehicle.
September 19, 2024 at 8:43 PM Accident with extrication required on Gracie Road near Banner Mountain Trail. Units dispatched.
September 19, 2024 at 7:42 PM Waves over Morgan Ranch, thanks to reader Anastasia for the photo.
September 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM That’s quite the sunset tonight.
September 19, 2024 at 5:52 PM All aircraft, dozer and crews canceled from the Willow incident, they can handle with units at scene.
September 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM First unit at scene of the Willow incident reports two small roadside spots, extinguished by locals.
September 19, 2024 at 5:44 PM Reported vegetation fire, roadside spot, on Marysville Road near Willow Glen Road above Lake Francis. Units dispatched.
September 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM Power has been restored on Loma Rica Road.
September 19, 2024 at 1:36 PM Power outage affecting 526 customers along Loma Rica Drive at the airport. Thanks to reader Seb for the heads up.
September 19, 2024 at 11:10 AM Air Attack 230 is returning to Grass Valley.
September 19, 2024 at 11:04 AM Forward progress stopped on the Edgewood incident, mopping up now.
September 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM Air Attack is releasing Tanker 88 back to Grass Valley.
September 19, 2024 at 10:59 AM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 have lifted, firefighters are making progress on the fire. Helicopter is overhead.
September 19, 2024 at 10:53 AM Now reported as a 20 by 20 spot on Martin Drive off Edgewood Road.
September 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM Vegetation fire on Edgewood Road and Valley Vista Way in North Auburn, full wildland dispatch on order.
September 19, 2024 at 10:41 AM Pine IC reports the alarm was set off by a pilot light that was out. Hazard has been mitigated, all units available.
September 19, 2024 at 10:31 AM Units at scene on North Pine Street in Nevada City report nothing showing from the outside, they will investigate.
September 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM Lightning detection map for Wednesday, September 18. First strike on the TNF at 12:03 pm, last strike at 5:05 pm. Three small fires have been contained by firefighters following the lightning event. Statewide, 1,260 strikes were recorded within California and 729 strikes were detected within the National Forests.
September 19, 2024 at 10:27 AM Commercial fire alarm sounding on North Pine Street between Commercial and Broad Street in Nevada City, units being dispatched. Reported by the alarm company.
September 19, 2024 at 8:41 AM Moderate heatrisk and elevated fire weather concerns return early next week. Breezy winds, dry fuels, low humidity may lead to easier fire spread. Increased North and East winds will result in drying and warming conditions.
September 19, 2024 at 7:59 AM Units at scene on Hwy 174 report no fire, no need for law enforcement.
September 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM Debris check on Hwy 174 at the Greenhorn bridge. Report of parked cars with a warming fire. Units dispatched.
September 19, 2024 at 6:12 AM Two good news tidbits from Sammie’s Friends: Fourteen of the seized Geckos from Alta Sierra are being adopted by local schools. The longest stay dog (565 days) has been adopted!
September 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM All aircraft canceled from the Six incident. Engines at scene can handle.
September 18, 2024 at 5:09 PM Full wildland dispatch for a tree on fire after a possible lighting strike on Six Valley Road near Lake Valley Road – between Emigrant Gap and Yuba Pass.
September 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact southwestern Sierra and north central Nevada counties through 4:30 pm. At 3:52 PM, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alleghany, or 7 miles south of Downieville, moving northwest at 15 mph. Locations impacted include Alleghany and Graniteville.
September 18, 2024 at 2:52 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact northeastern Placer and northeastern Nevada counties through 3:30 pm.
At 2:49 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Spaulding, or near Cisco, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD: Half inch hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Hail accumulation over Interstate 80 may cause slick roads.
Locations impacted include Cisco, Emigrant Gap, Lake Spaulding, and Rattlesnake Mountain.
September 18, 2024 at 9:40 AM Accident on Lime Kiln Road at Silver Springs Place, no injuries reported and the roadway is clear.
September 18, 2024 at 9:20 AM A stalled truck is blocking the slow lane on eastbound Hwy 20 at West Empire Street.
September 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM The first candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters is starting. Two candidates for the Board of Education Trustee Area 2 will answer questions tonight, incumbent Timothy May and challenger Alvin Gebhardt.
September 17, 2024 at 12:05 PM Power has been restored in the Red Dog area.
September 17, 2024 at 11:46 AM Two-car accident on Bitney Springs Rd at Witt Lane, units dispatched.
September 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM Today is National Voter Registration Day. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating democracy by encouraging voter registration, access, and citizen participation in elections among voting-eligible citizens. You can learn more about the day at nationalvoterregistrationday.org
Eligible Californians can register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov
September 17, 2024 at 10:33 AM The power outage in the Red Dog area has been reduced to 197 customers, restoration time is 1:30 pm.
September 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM An update on yesterday’s incident in Grass Valley by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.
September 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat off ramp, units are at scene. No injuries reported.
September 17, 2024 at 8:57 AM Units at scene on Edgewood can handle, no extension to the wildland.
September 17, 2024 at 8:46 AM Reported vehicle fire on Edgewood in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
September 17, 2024 at 8:21 AM Accident on Hwy 49 near Cedarsong Rd, possible extrication required. Units dispatched.
September 17, 2024 at 8:18 AM Power outage affecting 671 customers in the Greenhorn/Red Dog area. No estimated time of restoration yet.
September 16, 2024 at 9:25 PM By the way, we have a few seats left for the Pizza & Politics event on October 2nd. Full details here.
September 16, 2024 at 7:16 PM NCSO Update: The active incident is no longer a threat, but law enforcement remains on scene to continue their investigation and process the scene. A smaller crime scene perimeter will remain in place into the night.
September 16, 2024 at 5:24 PM Update from NCSO: Law enforcement remain on scene, still an ongoing incident. One victim was transported to hospital for treatment, no confirmation on type or extent of injury. Initially reported as a gunshot wound, but no confirmation of that. Special Enforcement Detail and Critical Incident Negotiators are on scene, attempting to contact a suspect who was last reported to be in the residence where the shooting allegedly took place. Road closures remain in place.
September 16, 2024 at 3:10 PM Further updates on the situation on Conifer near Butler will be posted once the situation is resolved. For now, avoid the area.
September 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM Road blocks are being set up on Alpine, Conifer and Butler, please avoid the area.
September 16, 2024 at 2:58 PM Law enforcement will evacuate one block of Butler, please follow all instructions given by law enforcement.
September 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM Law enforcement is at scene, medics arriving.
September 16, 2024 at 2:49 PM Law enforcement and first responders en route to a reported gunshot victim in Grass Valley in the vicinity of Butler Rd. Alleged shooter is still in the residence, victim is out of the house. Avoid the Butley/Lyman Gilmore area.
September 16, 2024 at 9:23 AM Non-injury accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Ladybird Drive, the roadway is clear.
September 16, 2024 at 8:52 AM A herding dog is running in the roadway on Wolf Road near Garden Bar Road, presumably looking for their flock. Use caution and watch for the (large) pup.
September 16, 2024 at 6:41 AM There is a 10-20% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, over the northern Sacramento Valley including the Park Fire burn scar and over the Sierra mountains/foothills. A mid-week weather system is set to bring gusty winds and precipitation chances Tuesday through Thursday; And afternoon/evening thunderstorm chances Wednesday (15-30%) & Thursday (15-20%).
September 16, 2024 at 1:34 AM Flash Flood Warning canceled. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
September 15, 2024 at 8:49 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Park burn scar in Northwestern Butte County in northern California and Eastern Tehama County in northern California until 215 AM PDT.
At 8:48 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Park Burn Scar with rain rates over a half inch(0.50)in 30 min possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Park Burn Scar.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the Park Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
September 15, 2024 at 8:46 PM 2024 Constitution Day Parade – a photo gallery. A great time was had by all.
September 15, 2024 at 10:44 AM Storm system brings showers and isolated T-storms this evening through Monday. Cooler and more unsettled weather thru mid-week with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Potential for Burn Scar impacts/Debris Flow, namely over the Park Fire burn Scar this evening into Monday morning. Confidence continues to increase in another weather system moving through interior NorCal Wednesday, with widespread showers and thunderstorm chances (10-30%) and gusty winds. Cooler high temperatures will persist until next weekend, where we will warm back up into the low 90s.
September 15, 2024 at 10:15 AM 247 customers are affected by the outage off Zion Street. Estimated time of restoration is not available yet.
September 15, 2024 at 10:06 AM Blown transformer in Nevada City in the Zion Street area. Power outage ensues.
September 15, 2024 at 9:20 AM Impaired driver hits two Nevada City Police Officers. Thankfully, both officers are doing well and are expected to be released later today after being treated for their injuries.
September 14, 2024 at 7:22 PM Large tree blocking the roadway near the intersection of Dog Bar Rd and Wolf Creek Rd.
September 14, 2024 at 7:12 PM The Bridge fire has been mapped at 2.66 acres.
September 14, 2024 at 7:03 PM Resources at scene of the Bridge incident are sufficient to handle the extensive mop-up. Air Attack is leaving the incident. Foresthill bridge is being reopened.
September 14, 2024 at 6:55 PM Air Attack remains over the Bridge incident, all other aircraft is off the fire.
September 14, 2024 at 6:34 PM Forward progress of the Bridge Fire has been stopped.
September 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM Bridge Air Attack is releasing the VLAT back to McClellan, loaded. Releasing Tankers 88 and 89 currently holding at Grass Valley. Tanker 93 will return to Chico.
September 14, 2024 at 6:24 PM Tanker 210 (a VLAT) is arriving over the Bridge fire.
September 14, 2024 at 6:12 PM Bridge IC reports the fire is continuing to hold at 3-5 acres, Washington Ridge crews to report to the kiosk near the confluence. Five additional engines to respond.
September 14, 2024 at 6:09 PM The Bridge Fire is holding at 3 acres, additional TNF resources are arriving.
September 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM Bridge IC is requesting the bridge at the Confluence to to be shut down.
September 14, 2024 at 5:59 PM Tankers are establishing a retardant box around the fire.
September 14, 2024 at 5:58 PM Bridge Air Attack is requesting two additional helicopters to the fire.
September 14, 2024 at 5:56 PM Aircraft and ground resources are at the fire near the confluence in Auburn. This is the Bridge Incident. Reported as 2-3 acres, moderate rate of spread.
September 14, 2024 at 3:55 PM North San Juan units at the river have located a person, refusing medical. NSJ rescue will give them a ride home.
September 14, 2024 at 3:50 PM Yuba IC reports they have searched the area, unable to locate any patient. All units returning to their stations.
September 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM Rescue crews are attempting to locate the reporting party at the river to make contact with the potential patient.
September 14, 2024 at 3:24 PM Units have arrived at the river, making contact with State Parks.
September 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM Medical rescue at the south Yuba River. Units dispatched to 49 bridge, call to 911 dropped off
September 14, 2024 at 2:43 PM Units at scene on Fruitland will be committed for approximately one hour for mop-up.
September 14, 2024 at 2:24 PM The two closest engines to the Fruitland incident to continue in, all others can cancel.
September 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Fruitland incident.
September 14, 2024 at 2:19 PM First unit on the Fruitland IC reports less than 1/th of an acre, contained by the road. No potential for growth, canceling the aircraft. All units can reduce the response to code 2.
September 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM Reported 20 by 20 roadside spot on Marysville Road at Fruitland Road, Loma Rica FD. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 14, 2024 at 9:50 AM Report of a campfire/burn pile near Casci Road off Hwy 20, units dispatched.
September 14, 2024 at 9:12 AM Per CHP, negative fire on I-80, hot brakes only. Canceling all incoming units.
September 14, 2024 at 9:07 AM Commercial vehicle fire, flames coming from the brakes on westbound I-80 near Alta. Full wildland dispatch on order
September 14, 2024 at 8:49 AM Slightly warmer but still seasonable today, then much cooler Sunday into next week. Also, decent chance of real rain on Wednesday.
September 13, 2024 at 8:44 PM All engines are returning to their stations. No smoke in the area, but an outdoor cooking odor was noticeable.
September 13, 2024 at 8:35 PM Firefighters have checked the area, nothing showing on Ridge Road and environs.
September 13, 2024 at 8:24 PM Debris check on Ridge Road in Nevada City, report of a bonfire…
September 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM Power outage affecting 647 customers in the Wolf Mountain area. Preliminary estimated time of restoration is 11:15 pm.
September 13, 2024 at 3:24 PM Report of a residential structure fire – dishwasher on fire – on Country Road and Placer Hills Road. Units dispatched.
September 13, 2024 at 12:36 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 at Reader Ranch Road. The car is off the roadway.
September 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM We want to hear from you! Instead of talking points from politicians, we’re focusing on our community. Here’s a survey, please tell us what matters to you. Then, we’ll go and find answers, to provide you with news that’s really relevant to you right now.
September 13, 2024 at 9:25 AM Good news from the National Weather Service in Sacramento: Confidence is increasing in an another system bringing additional precipitation and gusty wind impacts mid to late next week.
September 12, 2024 at 10:54 PM Smoke from the Quincy fire is moving out of the area overnight. The forward spread of the fire was stopped at 4:45 pm and all evacuations have been lifted. Mop up will continue throughout the night and a day shift will be assigned to the fire tomorrow. The fire is 90 acres and 30% contained.
September 12, 2024 at 7:38 PM First unit at scene on I-80 reports no extension to the wildland, small extension to the trailer only. The tractor has been disconnected. IC is canceling the dozer and the crew, four engines should suffice.
September 12, 2024 at 7:32 PM Semi truck, fully involved, on westbound I-80 near Crystal Springs, numerous resources dispatched.
September 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM Quincy IC and Air Attack have released all the tankers, helicopters still extinguishing hot spots. Forward progress has been stopped.
September 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM Quincy Fire in Butte County now mapped at 85 acres, some evacuation warnings are in effect for the Hurleton and Robinson Mill areas.
September 12, 2024 at 1:17 PM Quincy IC requesting additional resources to respond to the Quincy Fire, estimated at 50 acres, no threat to structures at this time.
September 12, 2024 at 1:09 PM Smoke report, caller reports smoke seen in the Bridgeport area. Units dispatched. Likely smoke from the Quincy fire on Hwy 162 (Oro Quincy Hwy) near Oroville East/Kelly Ridge in Butte County.
September 12, 2024 at 10:48 AM From reader Melissa: Two friendly pug dogs loose on Mooney Flat and also running around Black Swan. Are your pugs where they’re supposed to be?
September 12, 2024 at 8:55 AM Gusty winds and elevated fire weather conditions through Friday morning. Another system expected next week with widespread precipitation chances.
- Gusty northerly winds today, then locally gusty downslope (gap) winds and low relative humidity overnight will bring elevated fire weather concerns through Friday morning
- Slightly warmer through the end of the week but still seasonable, then much cooler Sunday into next week
- Another weather system arrives Sunday into next week bringing potential for more widespread precipitation, isolated thunderstorms, and another round of gusty winds
- 15-25% chance of thunderstorms for northern Sacramento Valley on Sunday, with potential flash flooding/debris flow impacts for the Park Fire and vicinity
September 11, 2024 at 5:25 PM Helicopter is arriving over the Ranch incident. No extension to the wildland per Ranch IC, they can handle with units at scene. Canceling all incoming resources.
September 11, 2024 at 5:23 PM Law enforcement is at scene of the Ranch incident, additional NSJ, Consolidated and CAL FIRE resources arriving at scene.
September 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM Air Attack reports one vehicle, well involved but no extension to the wildland. Holding the second helicopter for now.
September 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM Air Attack and tankers are over the Ranch incident, firefighters are making good progress. Dozer will be arriving at scene within 10 minutes.
September 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM Full wildland dispatch for a vehicle fire into the vegetation on Hwy 49 at Milhous Boys Ranch on the Sn Juan Ridge.
September 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM A brief update from the National Weather Service in Sacramento: Still keeping a close eye on the elevated fire weather conditions and winds over next 36-48 hours. There will be a brief period of near critical (red flag) conditions overnight Thursday into Friday for those typical windy spots in mountain gaps and canyons due to gusty downslope / easterly winds and low RH. Red flag conditions are not expected to be widespread or prolonged so not anticipating any warning products at this time.
September 11, 2024 at 1:12 PM Next Thursday is the start of the 36th Draft Horse Classic at the Fairgrounds. We checked in with Andrew and Katie to learn what’s waiting for you.
September 11, 2024 at 1:11 PM Car parts strewn over all lanes on westbound Hwy 20 at West Empire Street. Use caution in the area.
September 11, 2024 at 9:42 AM Quick moving weather system with gusty winds and elevated fire weather concerns into Friday morning. Cooler high temperatures prevail through the rest of the week. Next week, another weather system arrives bringing more widespread precip chances for the area and continued cooling.
September 11, 2024 at 8:00 AM An RV is reportedly illegally dumping on Idaho-Maryland Rd between Sutton and Brunswick.
September 11, 2024 at 7:46 AM Gusty downslope (gap) winds and low relative humidity bring elevated fire weather concerns Thursday evening – Friday morning
September 10, 2024 at 8:08 PM Yesterday’s pup on Round Valley has been reunited with her humans. All is well.
September 10, 2024 at 7:17 PM Units in the area of Hwy 20 and Rough and Ready Hwy have found no smoke.
September 10, 2024 at 7:06 PM Report of smoke in a ditch on Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy, units dispatched.
September 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM Firefighters have a hoseline around the Bridgeport incident.
September 10, 2024 at 4:36 PM Air Attack is releasing the tanker back to Grass Valley and the helicopters back to their respective bases.
September 10, 2024 at 4:35 PM Firefighters are still working on the Bridgeport fire, tankers remain overhead for now.
September 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Bridgeport incident.
September 10, 2024 at 4:24 PM Good progress on the Bridgeport incident.
September 10, 2024 at 4:19 PM Air Attack 230 is over the Bridgeport fire. No structure threat, fire is burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread in grass and oak woodlands. South side of the bridge, now 1/2 acre. Augmenting the dispatch with two additional tankers.
September 10, 2024 at 4:16 PM Tanker 88 reports about 1/4 acre, north side of Pleasant Valley Road, getting ready to drop on the fire.
September 10, 2024 at 4:12 PM Report of a roadside spot at Bridgeport. Units dispatched. Tanker 88 is over the area.
September 10, 2024 at 4:05 PM Forward progress stopped on the Iowa incident, IC is canceling incoming resources with the exception of two engines.
September 10, 2024 at 4:03 PM With ground resources at scene, the Iowa incident is holding at under 1/4 acre, little to no potential for growth.
September 10, 2024 at 3:43 PM Air Attack reports the fire is holding at 1/4 acre, retardant line around the fire and one helicopter on scene working the fire. Access is via a dirt road off Finning Mill Rd above Hughes Mill.
September 10, 2024 at 3:41 PM Tankers have dropped on the Iowa incident. Helicopter is arriving over the fire in the next five minutes.
September 10, 2024 at 3:34 PM Air Attack reports a 100 by 100 spot on the ground, burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread in timber.
September 10, 2024 at 3:28 PM Air Attack is seeing a small white column in the Sugar Pine area, best access from the Foresthill side.
September 10, 2024 at 3:25 PM Air Attack, two tankers and two helicopters are airborne to the Iowa incident.
September 10, 2024 at 3:23 PM Two dogs in the roadway on Brunswick Road near Town Talk. Use caution.
September 10, 2024 at 3:17 PM Now a full wildland dispatch for the reported smoke in the Iowa Hill area. Lookout reports seeing intermittent smoke.
September 10, 2024 at 3:04 PM Reported smoke seen in the Iowa Hill area. Units dispatched.
September 10, 2024 at 1:12 PM Abandoned vehicle blocking the roadway on Red Dog Road near Chalk Bluff.
September 10, 2024 at 9:10 AM Quick moving weather system arrives tomorrow into Thursday with gusty winds. Cooler weather through the rest of the week. Potential for another weather system early next week, however exact details on impacts and timing are still uncertain.
September 10, 2024 at 7:38 AM The owners of the two pups on Purdon Road have been found. All is well.
September 10, 2024 at 7:20 AM Power outage affecting 113 customers at Camp Far West. Estimated time of restoration is 4:30 pm.
September 10, 2024 at 6:24 AM These two pups showed up on Purdon Road, on the Nevada City side. Email us if they are yours.
September 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM Reader report: We’re located in the Round Valley Estates at the end of Round Valley Road and we just had a lost dog, possibly a Saluki, run through our yard. We tried to get close enough to see if it had a collar, but it ran off down Round Valley Road. Is your pup safe?
September 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM Three-car accident on Hwy 174 at Hansen Way, engine driving by will handle the incident, requesting law enforcement for traffic control.
September 9, 2024 at 5:36 PM Non-injury accident, two-car collision on Colfax Hwy. Cars are in the roadway.
September 9, 2024 at 3:46 PM Five goats are wandering near the southbound lanes of Hwy 49 at Holcomb Drive. Animal Control has been notified and now so are you.
September 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM Full wildland dispatch for a reported vegetation fire on West Wise Road and Gladding Road in the Lincoln area.
September 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM Traffic in Nevada City will return to normal within the next 20 minutes, all roadways will be reopened shortly. An old, inert device has been removed from the area. Details from Nevada City Police Department to follow.
September 9, 2024 at 12:30 PM Nevada City Police info: Broad Street Bridge and the Broad Street off-ramp will be closed due to police activity in the area. There is no threat to public safety and there is no threat to the bridge structural integrity. Please avoid the area if possible and plan travel around the road closure.
September 9, 2024 at 10:46 AM Congrats on a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Agriculture’s CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program. Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSA) will expand partnerships to new farms to maximize the amount of the food services budget dedicated to the local producer community. This project’s new farm partners will engage in student education opportunities including local farm visits, farmers to visit campus for educational visits, and provide more local produce for cooking demos and tastings. NCSA will invest in a second walk-in refrigerator to support purchasing locally at the proposed level of interest from current and new farm and producer partners.
September 8, 2024 at 4:52 PM All units to return to their stations, NCPD reporting multiple cars doing burnouts near the cemetery.
September 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM Firefighters in the area are checking all warehouses and businesses in the area, so far nothing showing.
September 8, 2024 at 4:47 PM Units at scene on Argall report nothing showing. Smell of spinning tires, but no fire.
September 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM Commercial structure fire, reported smoke coming out of a warehouse at the intersection of Argall Way and Searls Ave in Nevada City. Units dispatched.
September 8, 2024 at 4:42 PM Smoke check in the area of Gold Flat and New Mohawk Rd in Nevada City.
September 8, 2024 at 2:41 PM The reported campfire upstream from Oregon Creek has been extinguished.
September 8, 2024 at 2:14 PM Marysville Rd will be shut down at Bald Mountain.
September 8, 2024 at 2:09 PM All aircraft being released from the Marysville incident. Firefighters have stopped forward progress and are mopping up. Structure threat has been mitigated. All resources will be committed approximately three hours. YCSO is at scene for traffic control.
September 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM Illegal campfire about one mile upstream from the Oregon Creek Day Use area on the Middle Fork. Report of a male in an altered state in the area.
September 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM Marysville IC is canceling the incoming handcrew and te dozer.
September 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM Air Attack is canceling the incoming helicopter to the Marysville incident.
September 8, 2024 at 1:57 PM Two spots have been contained, still working on the largest spot which is held by the road and greenbelts. Marysville IC is keeping the tankers in orbit as a precautionary measure.
September 8, 2024 at 1:53 PM First unit at scene reports one spot extinguished by locals, one spot approximately 1/2 acre and one 1/4 acre spot threatening a structure. All units to continue in.
September 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM Air Attack and two tankers have lifted from Grass Valley to the Marysville incident.
September 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM Reported vegetation fire on Marysville Rd near Country Lane in Browns Valley, multiple roadside starts – full wildland dispatch on order.
September 8, 2024 at 12:45 PM All aircraft is off the Perimeter incident, ground resources are mopping up.
September 8, 2024 at 12:41 PM Aircraft will remain overhead a little as a precautionary measure. The fire has a hoseline around it, forward progress has been stopped.
September 8, 2024 at 12:39 PM A dining room chair is slumming it in the slow lane of northbound Hwy 49 just north of Alta Sierra.
September 8, 2024 at 12:36 PM Perimeter IC reports less than 1/4 of an acre, mostly extinguished by locals. Canceling the aircraft and the dozer.
September 8, 2024 at 12:32 PM Helicopter has lifted from Auburn, Air Attack and two tankers from Grass Valley arriving over the Perimeter incident.
September 8, 2024 at 12:26 PM Report of a tractor on fire in the yard of a residence on Perimeter Rd across of Sully Rd (near McCourtney Rd.) Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 8, 2024 at 11:22 AM It’s a quiet day so far, great time to start raking the leaves that are coming down already.
September 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM Car vs power pole on Jones Bar Rd, units dispatched. Car reportedly drove off, pole is standing but damaged. Eight customers are out of power.
September 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM Main IC reports the building is clear and the fire has been extinguished. They can handle with units at scene. All incoming units can cancel.
September 7, 2024 at 4:48 PM Units at scene report three-story wood frame, flames showing. Requesting street closure of East Main Street between Bennett and Idaho-Maryland.
September 7, 2024 at 4:46 PM Now multiple reports of flames seen on East Main Street in Grass Valley, units dispatched. Possible structure fire in the basement of a building.
September 7, 2024 at 4:43 PM Reported heavy smoke near Hwy 49 and East Main Street.
September 7, 2024 at 12:42 PM First units at scene report a 20 by 50 ft spot along the roadside, burning at a slow rate of spread. They can handle, canceling all incoming resources.
September 7, 2024 at 12:41 PM Reported roadside fire on Hwy 20 at Smartsville Road, full wildland dispatch on order. Reporting party trying to extinguish.
September 7, 2024 at 7:59 AM The weather forecast, summed up in one sentence: Not as hot this weekend, then cooler next week with a chance of showers mid-week.
September 6, 2024 at 4:17 PM All units dispatched to the smoke check can cancel. Pathfinder IC reports false alarm.
September 6, 2024 at 4:04 PM Smoke check, Shady Creek Outdoor School on Pathfinder on the San Juan Ridge. Units dispatched.
September 6, 2024 at 3:39 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Clear incident.
September 6, 2024 at 3:21 PM Clear Air Attack is releasing the tankers and the helicopter. Retardant box around the fire.
September 6, 2024 at 3:03 PM Clear IC is requesting one additional dozer, three engines and one crew. They’ll need to create an access to the logging equipment in the tree plantation. Equipment struck a rock that sparked the fire.
September 6, 2024 at 2:55 PM Clear IC is requesting a fire investigator. The fire appears related to a mechanical failure at a logging operation.
September 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM First ground resources at scene report still 1/4 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread. All units dispatched to continue in for now.
September 6, 2024 at 2:47 PM Clear Air Attack remains over the fire while tankers 88 and 89 are reloading at the sir base.
September 6, 2024 at 2:41 PM Air Attack 230 is over the Clear incident, reporting 1/4 acre in brush. Two tanker drops at the head of the fire. Also reporting civilians in the area.
September 6, 2024 at 2:37 PM Air Attack and two tankers from Grass Valley and two helicopters are responding to the Clear incident on the Tahoe National Forest.
September 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM Reported vegetation fire off Clear Creek equidistant from Maybert Road and Rucker Lake (northwest of Lake Spaulding. Full wildland dispatch on order, this will be the Clear incident. Access from Bowman Lake Road.
September 6, 2024 at 1:27 PM Firefighters at scene on Pleasant Valley Road, roadway will be clear momentarily.
September 6, 2024 at 1:20 PM Tree down on Pleasant Valley Road at Wildwood Ranch down. The northbound lane is blocked.
September 6, 2024 at 1:10 PM Missing person Esmeralda Marie Pineda has been located alive in the Yuba canyon. More details surrounding her rescue (in progress now) later.
September 6, 2024 at 11:03 AM Accident on Hwy 49 at the split with Hwy 20 near Uren Street in Nevada City. No injuries reported, the roadway is clear.
September 6, 2024 at 10:58 AM Per PG&E: PG&E has completed welding and installing collars on the South Yuba Pipe on 9/5 ahead of schedule and is testing it with flows of about 5 cubic feet per second of water. Meanwhile, PG&E works diligently to make repairs at Spaulding 2 powerhouse. Since early July, the Spaulding 1 powerhouse has been delivering about 450 cfs into the Drum Canal, which flows into Rollins Reservoir, with a small portion of that water diverted to the South Yuba Canal which feeds Scotts Flat Reservoir. Water agencies continue to urge conservation.
Editor’s note: Spaulding powerhouse #1 has one of two discharge horns working and Spaulding powerhouse #2 is offline. Full capacity restoration, in the best case scenario, is end of July 2025.
September 6, 2024 at 9:27 AM Reported residential structure fire, porch on fire, on Greenridge Dr in the Foresthill area. Units dispatched.
September 6, 2024 at 6:55 AM A Pileated Woodpecker looking for breakfast.
September 5, 2024 at 8:59 PM Nevada IC is canceling all incoming units. No evacuations needed, fire will be contained momentarily.
September 5, 2024 at 8:58 PM First fire unit at scene reports a 20 by 20 spot, they can handle.
September 5, 2024 at 8:57 PM Reported vegetation fire near the Lumberjack Restaurant on Nevada City Hwy. Motorcycle seen leaving as fire started. Numerous law enforcement and firefighters dispatched.
September 5, 2024 at 6:48 PM All units have been canceled from the Windy incident, unable to locate smoke or a fire.
September 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM Air Attack is releasing both tankers and the helicopter back to their respective bases.
September 5, 2024 at 6:43 PM Air Attack 230 reports nothing visible in the area, all incoming resources are staging at their present location. Could be just light driftsmoke.
September 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM Air Attack 230 and tankers are overhead with helicopter 2HP, nothing showing so far.
September 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM Reported vegetation fire on Windy Point at Iowa Hill on the Colfax side. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM Air Attack has released both tankers and the helicopter from the Soda incident.
September 5, 2024 at 11:26 AM Units are at scene on Soda Springs Rd, with aircraft overhead. Firefighters are making good progress.
September 5, 2024 at 11:12 AM The Soda incidents appears to be a small roadside spot or debris fire, units are in route. Air Attack and tankers have lifted from Grass valley.
September 5, 2024 at 11:06 AM Reported vegetation fire on Soda Springs Road, units dispatched. This will be the Soda incident.
September 5, 2024 at 10:18 AM Hot and dry conditions with breezy winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions through Friday. Hydrate and look before you lock your car!
September 5, 2024 at 6:59 AM Via Daniel Ramey PIO, Peardale Chicago Park Fire: On September 2nd around 21:00 hours Nevada County Strike Steam 4107C was assigned to the Bear Fire in Sierra County near Loyalton. Departments and fire apparatus assigned to the Strike Team are as follows; Peardale Chicago Park Fire Brush-57, Ophir Hill Fire Engine-523, North San Juan Fire Engine-6168, Higgins Fire Brush-23 and Roseville Fire Brush-5. Strike Team Leader from Nevada County Consolidated Fire. Crews have been assigned to structure protection / patrolling in and around neighborhoods in the affected areas.
September 4, 2024 at 5:20 PM Power has been restored along Dog Bar Road.
September 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM Two power outages affecting 51 customers on Cedar Ridge Drive and 264 customers along Dog Bar Road. Estimated restoration time is around 6:00 pm for both outages.
September 4, 2024 at 2:42 PM Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, all resources will be committed 3-4 hours.
September 4, 2024 at 2:28 PM There is no threat to other structures, a small spot fire is well within the retardant line and being worked on. Helicopter 2HP and both tankers remain committed.
September 4, 2024 at 2:22 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the fire. One crew and two water tenders to respond additionally.
September 4, 2024 at 2:19 PM Units at scene are making good progress, aircraft is arriving over the incident.
September 4, 2024 at 2:16 PM Sloping IC reports a life safety hazard, power lines are down on the incident.
September 4, 2024 at 2:10 PM Now reported as a mobile home on fire with extension to the vegetation. This will be the Sloping incident.
September 4, 2024 at 2:07 PM Structure fire with threat to the vegetation on Sloping Oaks Road along Hwy 20 in the Big Oak Valley area. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 4, 2024 at 1:14 PM Heights IC reports the fire is fully contained at 0.15 acres, investigation into cause is ongoing.
September 4, 2024 at 12:40 PM Heights incident is mopped up, releasing engines back to their stations.
September 4, 2024 at 12:18 PM Heights IC reports limited potential, the fire is held in check by the road, canceling the aircraft and dozer. Also burning against the wind. Two more engines and one crew to continue in, all others can cancel.
September 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM First unit at scene reports the fire is about 1/2 acre in grass, burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread. Location is on Mooney Flat just past Country Drive. This will be the Heights incident.
September 4, 2024 at 12:12 PM Nothing visible on cameras yet, both fire and law enforcement in the area.
September 4, 2024 at 12:10 PM Fire is on Mooney Flat Road, now a full wildland dispatch.
September 4, 2024 at 12:07 PM Reported roadside spot Mooney Flat Road at Country Heights Drive, subject reportedly started a fire and drove away. Units dispatched.
September 4, 2024 at 10:48 AM We love to geek out every once in a while and maybe so do you. NASA’s Landsat division let’s you spell out your name in Earth features found in Landsat images. Below is YubaNet in spelled out in their imagery and here is the link for you to try it out.
September 4, 2024 at 8:38 AM All Nevada County libraries have fully functioning internet access again.
September 4, 2024 at 8:24 AM Heat Advisory in effect from 11 am today – 8 pm Friday. Hydrate and don’t forget pets and critters.
September 3, 2024 at 9:18 PM Expect haze and a whiff of smoke from the 2,000-acre Bear Fire in Sierra County by tomorrow morning.
September 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM Big rig stuck on Dog Bar Road on the Placer Hills Road side. There are signs, we’ve seen them!
September 3, 2024 at 4:44 PM Mark your calendars. A partial lunar eclipse makes the full supermoon on Sept. 17th extra super.
September 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM Units at scene on Pleasant Valley Road can handle with two additional engines. They have stopped the forward progress.
September 3, 2024 at 2:55 PM Now reported as a vehicle fire on Pleasant Valley and Lake Wildwood near Gate 1, some spread to the vegetation. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 3, 2024 at 2:52 PM Reported passenger vehicle fire on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road, units dispatched.
September 3, 2024 at 2:44 PM Firefighters have checked all of Mill Street, no smoking trashcan found.
September 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM Trashcan smoking, no flames seen, on Mill Street near McCourtney Rd in Grass Valley. Units dispatched.
September 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM Internet access is currently unavailable at all Nevada County Library locations with no estimate on time of restoration.
September 3, 2024 at 11:58 AM Peggy McRoberts has been located safe. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in this matter.
September 3, 2024 at 10:57 AM The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team are actively looking for Peggy McRoberts. She was last seen at her residence on Dolores Drive in Grass Valley at 6:15 a.m. today, Sept. 3. She is described as a 63-year-old Caucasian adult female, approximately 5’ 6”, 135 lbs. with long grey hair and blue eyes. She reportedly has dementia.
McRoberts was last seen wearing a red, long-sleeve turtleneck, blue jeans, and brown tennis shoes. She is believed to be on foot and possible destinations include downtown Grass Valley and downtown Nevada City.
For possible sightings or for information regarding her whereabouts, please call the Sheriff’s Regional Dispatch Center at (530) 265-7880.
September 3, 2024 at 7:59 AM Hot and dry with elevated Fire Weather Conditions through Friday. Dry fuels, low humidity, and breezy to locally northerly gusty winds may lead to easier fire starts. Moderate to Major Risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock, and much of the population, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
September 3, 2024 at 6:55 AM If you are shopping at BriarPatch, the North San Juan Fire Department would love for you to “round up at the register” during September.
September 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM Yes, many people in Nevada County received one or two Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) about the Bear fire south of Loyalton is Sierra County. There is no danger from this fire to Nevada County.
September 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM Updates on the Bear fire near Sierra Brooks will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/bear24/
September 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM The west side of Sierra Brooks will be under an evacuation order shortly.
September 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM Bear IC is requesting five additional engines and two dozer strike teams.
September 2, 2024 at 2:45 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 89 are at scene of the Bear incident on the Tahoe National Forest.
September 2, 2024 at 2:40 PM Units at scene on the Empire incident can handle, canceling all incoming resources.
September 2, 2024 at 2:39 PM Empire IC reports no extension to the wildland. They have knockdown on the car fire, canceling the aircraft.
September 2, 2024 at 2:37 PM First unit is at scene, reporting pickup truck with flames seen. This will be the Empire incident, south of South Auburn.
September 2, 2024 at 2:33 PM Report of a truck on fire on Hwy 20/49 at West Empire. Threat to wildland, units dispatched.
September 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM Reported vegetation fire on the Tahoe National Forest. The Bear incident is south of Loyalton and Sierra Brooks. Units dispatched.
September 2, 2024 at 1:40 PM NWS Sacramento update: A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Delta, Valley, and foothills from 11 am PDT Wednesday through 8 pm PDT Friday. Above normal temperatures and Moderate HeatRisk return on Tuesday. Widespread high temperatures in the triple digits and warm overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s resulting in areas of Moderate to Major HeatRisk are then expected Wednesday-Friday. Dry and breezy conditions will accompany the hot weather, with localized areas of elevated fire weather conditions anticipated as well.
September 2, 2024 at 1:31 PM The reason for the outage: dozer work snapped a pole in half, power lines are down.
September 2, 2024 at 1:22 PM Power outage affecting 2,111 customers in the Rough and Ready and Penn Valley areas. No estimate of restoration available yet. Trouble crew has been dispatched.
September 2, 2024 at 12:15 PM Sheet rock in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49/eastbound Hwy 20 at West Empire. Another DIY project experiencing delays?
September 2, 2024 at 11:18 AM Units at Boca report the patient is only accessible by boat.
September 2, 2024 at 10:59 AM Report of a possibly near-drowning at the Boca campground, units dispatched.
September 2, 2024 at 9:27 AM Two-car collision on Hwy 174 at Rollins Lake Road, units dispatched.
September 2, 2024 at 8:13 AM Even-toed ungulate stroll alert: A small pig has been moved out of the roadway on Pleasant Valley Road near Vicki Drive. That’s a new one!
September 1, 2024 at 8:36 PM No bonfire at Edwards.
September 1, 2024 at 8:25 PM Firefighters have found a ring of candles, possibly a memorial to a recent drowning victim. No fire at the 49 bridge. All units being canceled.
September 1, 2024 at 8:22 PM Units in the area of the 49 bridge will attempt to locate the reported bonfire.
September 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM Another report of a possible bonfire – again – on the North San Juan side at Edwards Crossing. Units dispatched. There is NO fire allowed in the canyon.
September 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM Report of a possible debris fire/bonfire under the bridge on Hwy 49 at the South Yuba. Units dispatched.
September 1, 2024 at 4:18 PM Vehicle vs motorcycle on Tyler Foote at Oak Tree Rd in North San Juan. Emergency services are at scene.
September 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM Reader called to let us know traffic on southbound Hwy 49 in the Combie and Brewer area is very slow. Use patience.
September 1, 2024 at 1:19 PM Updates on the Brewer Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/brewer24/
September 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM Units in the area report three fires in the grass, wind-driven, burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread. No threat to structures at this time.
September 1, 2024 at 1:12 PM Reports of five possible fires along Hwy 49 in the Brewer area.
September 1, 2024 at 1:08 PM Report of multiple roadside spots on northbound Hwy 49 at Brewer/Running M Drive. Full wildland dispatch on order.
September 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM Vehicle vs motorcycle on northbound Hwy 49 near Dorsey Drive on ramp. Emergency services at scene.
September 1, 2024 at 11:59 AM Accident on Lake Wildwood Drive, units dispatched.
September 1, 2024 at 10:49 AM Cooler temperatures today and tomorrow, with breezy afternoon/evening winds 15-25 mph today (locally up to 30 mph). After Labor Day, above-normal temperatures quickly return alongside widespread moderate HeatRisk through late week. Hydrate!
September 1, 2024 at 7:05 AM A reminder: Absolutely no burn piles.
September 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.