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Traffic Update...Hwy 26 From Mokelumne Hill to Hwy 88 Now Open |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2015 11:44 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...SR-26 from Mokelumne Hill to SR-88 is now open.
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Butte Fire Evening Update...71,780 Acres, 47% Contained, 233 Homes & 175 Outbuildings Destroyed, 4,885 Personnel, Fatalities 2 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/16/2015 11:23 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Today the opening of roads and allowing people back into many of the burned areas in the fire perimeter accelerated. Late this afternoon we checked in the Coroners office and fatalities are holding at two. The one off of Jesus Maria that we reported yesterday and the recovery of another fire victim today. Fire behavior remained minimal throughout the night helping crews continue to progress with perimeter control. The evacuations in Amador County have been reduced to an advisory, allowing residents to return to their homes. ***Damage Assessment teams have arrived and started evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures*** Road Closures: (Calaveras County) SR 26 from Mokelumne Hill to Ridge Road; Ridge Road closed to Railroad Flat Road; Railroad Flat Road closed to Mountain Ranch Road; Mountain Ranch Road closed to Hwy 49; Michel Road is closed. Additional Road Closures: Mountain Ranch Road East of Willow Creek Sheep Ranch Road at Fricot City Road Sheep Ranch Road at Mountain Ranch Road Railroad Ranch Road at Jesus Maria Swiss Ranch Road at Railroad Flat Road Jesus Maria Road at SR 26
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First Butte Fire Fatality Recovered Near Mokelumne Hill |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2015 11:53 PM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Late this afternoon the body of the first confirmed Butte Fire fatality was recovered. A resident of Baker Riley Road off of Jesus Maria Road who had refused to leave, could not escape and was overcome by the fire.
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Reminder...All CUSD Schools Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday Because Of The Butte Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 02:15 AM
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San Andreas, CA...All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, September 14th & 15th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess status and establish direction taking into consideration many factors involving the fire---and the impact on conditions and the people involved.
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Boy Scout Troop 302 Will Be Collecting Food & Money For Evacuees on Monday night 9/14 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 03:29 AM
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Valley Springs, CA…Monday night September 14 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Veterans Hall; 189 Pine Street; Valley Springs, CA (Next to V.S. Elementary School) We will all walk together to the outdoor chapel built by Eagle Scout Mathew Couto to say a prayer and song. The outdoor chapel is located about 5 minute walk from the Vet’s Hall (across the Gazebo along Daphne Street.)
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Hotel Leger Back Up & Running! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 08:47 PM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...The Historic Hotel Leger is open again for business, and ready to help support the community and those who suffered from the devastating Butte fire. Call the hotel at 209-286-1401 for details. We have many supporters who are dropping off food and clothing for those in need, and items may be picked up at the hotel. We are also working with other local relief agencies to coordinate this effort.
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Calaveras Community Foundation Establishes Butte Fire Disaster Relief Fund |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2015 09:42 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit) has created the Disaster Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The Foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing how best to use its financial resources.
Donations may be sent to the Foundation at PO Box 1436, Angels Camp, 95222, or by using the PayPal button on its website: www.calaverascommunityfoundation.org. Please indicate “DRF” on your checks or in the PayPal comment box. For further information, call the Foundation Office at 209/736-1845. |
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(Arnold Area Restrictions Lifted) Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2015 11:16 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Repopulation Issues: The county roads and utility companies are working to make the area safe. We are doing everything we can to accommodate evacuees and assisting them back into their homes as soon possible. Repopulation Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM. The following evacuation areas have been lifted and are open to RESIDENTS ONLY: Highway 49 at the Amador county line south to Highway 26, east along Highway 26 to Italian Vista – areas outside of the burned area. 6766, 6800, 6816, 6851, 6961, 6979, 7000 Italian Vista Drive. Residents of 8869 and 8895 Highway 26. The Main Street area of Mokelumne Hill to include: Big Bar Road, Gold Rush Lane, Loan Lane, Sunshine Lane, W. Center Street, Old Toll Road, Miwok Trail, Munoz Road, Victor Court, Campo Seco Turnpike / Mokelumne Hill Campo Seco Turnpike, Sierra Lane, Easy Bird Road, E. Center Street
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All CUSD Schools Closed Will Be Closed Monday |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2015 05:05 PM
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| San Andreas, CA..All CUSD schools will be closed on Monday, September 14th due to the impact of the Butte Fire. When a decision is made to open any or all sites, or continue with school closure, further communication will be provided. We will continue to look at the overall situation, assess status and establish direction taking into consideration many factors involving the fire---and the impact on conditions and the people involved.. |
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Butte Fire Explodes To 4,000 Acres, 42 Engines, 4 Water Tenders, 12 Fire Crews, 3 Helicopters, 14 Bulldozers, 6 Air Tankers |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 01:17 AM
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Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA...Fire is burning in the Mokelumne River drainage as well as south of hwy 26 towards the Calaveras River Drainage. Fire is burning in multiple directions due to local wind patterns and topography. Amador- El Dorado CAL FIRE is being assisted by the Sacramento Regional Type III Incident Management Team. A CAL FIRE Type I incident management team has been ordered.
A couple of photos I took early evening tonight along our ranch. Butte Fire 1 is looking north from Esmeralda Road in Murphys; Butte Fire 2 is looking north on Sheep Ranch Road in Murphys near Mercer Caverns. Best, Michele Rugo |
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