Collision in Jamestown

    July 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM:  A collision has been reported at Hwy 59 and Hwy 108 in Jamestown.

    An ambulance is responding to the scene.

Grass fire in Jenny Lind

    UPDATE:  Forward progress on this fire has been stopped.

Dumpster fire in San Andreas

   July 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM:  A dumpster is reportedly on fire on St. Charles Street in San Andreas.

   Several engines are responding to the scene near Subway.

BLM issues more fire danger restrictions

    As of July 24, 2024 BLM has increased fire restrictions in Central California due to high fire

No controlling Park Fire?

   
As of July 26, 2024 at 5 AM Calfire reports that the Park Fire, which was caused by

Park Fire explodes overnight

The is a PG&E photo of the Park Fire reaching
Richardson Springs and what appears to be the
cell tower there.

    July 25, 2024:  The Park Fire, which was first reported the afternoon of July 24, 2024 has now grown

Two arrested attempting to access Maria Fire

   According to the Calaveras Sheriff on July 23, 2024 around 11:20 PM, two persons attempted to enter the Maria Fire zone without

Maria Fire evacuations lifted

    July 25, 2024:  The Maria Fire is now 71 acres and is 45% contained.

    Evacuation orders have been lifted.

Overturned car on Hwy 4

    UPDATE:  Fortunately, injuries in this incident

Fire on Hwy 49

    July 24, 2024 at 2:45 PM:  A fire has been reported next to a building on Hwy 49 in the Mariposa area.

    Engines, dozers and aircraft are responding to the scene.

Maria Fire update

Photo by Calfire aircraft

   As of July 24, 2024 at 7:30 AM the Maria Fire in Mokelumne Hill is 65 acres and 20% contained.

   Injured firefighters were flown out for medical treatment yesterday due to the extreme heat.

Injured firefighters

    July 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM:  Two firefighters are reportedly injured while working the Maria Fire in Mokelumne Hill.

   The two are being walked off the hill to a waiting ambulance apparently.

Helicopter arrives to fight Maria

    July 23, 2024 at 7:45 AM:  We just heard that a helicopter is now overhead the Maria fire.

   They have also ordered 10 additional water tenders for assistance with this fire.  It appears Hwy 26 is back open this morning. No CHP assigned.

Fire near Mokelumne Hill

This is a PG&E photo of the Maria fire.

  UPDATE:  The last Calfire report is 45 acres with only 5% containmant. Evacuations

Biden drops out of race

    As of today, July 21, 2024 President Biden will no longer be a candidate for re-election