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West Point & Mokelumne Hill
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(Arnold Area Restrictions Lifted) Butte Fire Re-Population Phase II & Road Closures |
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 |
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 |
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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Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Warning |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 01:29 AM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health advises community members that because of smoke from the Butte Fire air quality may be unsafe. Those with chronic health conditions, young children, pregnant women and elderly adults should especially be aware and take protective measures.
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Butte Fire Traffic Update. Moke Hill Evacuations Etc |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 09:29 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Enclosed is the raw CHP logs since the Butte Fire Started. Interesting to show progression and also has current road closure information etc....
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Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 12:21 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. Some health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn and drug/alcohol use can make it harder for the body to say cool in hot weather.”
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Domestic Animals During An Emergency |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 12:46 PM
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San Andreas, CA...If you evacuated with your dogs, cats or any other pets due to the fire, make sure you have the essentials with you, e.g. food, water and any medication that your pet might need. Documents showing ownership and/or most recent vaccinations are also very helpful. For more information on how to be prepared go to http://cads-team.org/
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All CUSD Schools Closed Tomorrow |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2015 11:01 PM
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San Andrea, CA... Due to the Butte Fire, and the significant impact on staff, students, families and our community, all CUSD schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11. We plan to resume full operations on Monday, September 14. If this changes, you will be notified....
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Major Injuries To Amador City Man In Motorcycle Vs Tree Accident |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2015 01:37 PM
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West Point, CA...On 9/8/15 at approximately 1650 hours, CHP responded to a solo motorcycle collision with major injuries, on State Route 26 at Toloma Court. A 53 year old Amador City man was traveling westbound on State Route 26 at Toloma Court and an unknown rate of speed, and for unknown reasons, rode off of the roadway and collided with a tree. V-1 overturned onto the westbound shoulder of State Route 26. He was medi-flighted to Memorial Hospital in Modesto for major injuries.
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Butte Fire Surges To 1,200 Acres |
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2015 09:35 PM
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Jackson/Mokelumne Hill, CA...The Butte Fire has surged to 1,200 acres and has Firefighters working hard in our area. Below is the latest from Calfire and below that is the latest on traffic from CHP. There are evacuations on both sides of the Modelumne river and Hwy 26 is closed from Hwy 49 on up to the Winton Road area. Thousands are without power. A fire information line has been set up at 209.754.5527
The Photos Above Are from Kate Shanley and were taken tonight between 7-7:30pm. |
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