As of July 31, 2022 at 9 AM the Oak Fire is 19,244 acres and is 64% contained.
As we expected 182 homes have been found destroyed
As of July 31, 2022 at 9 AM the Oak Fire is 19,244 acres and is 64% contained.
As we expected 182 homes have been found destroyed
July 29, 2022 at 8:40 AM: An overturned car on its roof has been reported at Hwy 49 and Sims Road in Jamestown.
A tow truck and ambulance are responding.
July 29, 2022 at 7:45 AM: A vehicle collision has been reported in front of Toyon Middle School on Hwy 12 at Double Springs Road.
Three vehicles are involved. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.
According to an offical email press release from the Calaveras Sheriff, the public is invited to come and see for themselves their law enforcement professionals at work.
They are hiring for exciting jobs as the link between the public and law enforcement. No experience is necessary (that's obvious)!
July 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM: We reported a suspicous black bag along
116 structures have been destroyed so far.
July 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM: A small grass fire has been reported at Hwy 88 and Sugar Loaf Road in Pine Grove.
Engines have been dispatched to the scene.
According to CHP on July 23, 2022 around 1:15AM Aidan D. McGee (22) of Mokelumne Hill was driving a 2012 Honda Civic on
July 27, 2022 at 9:15 AM: The number of homes burned in the Oak Fire continues to grow; as of this morning the number is 74 with others damaged.
Total acreage only grew by 500 acres yesterday, which would seem to indicate all the help from air support is working.
To give an idea of how far a light year is, the Space Shuttle travels 5 miles per second.
Therefore it would take 37,200 years to travel ONE light year. It is believed the Universe that we know of may be 99 billion light years wide.
This home was destroyed on July 24, 2022 by the Oak Fire in Mariposa County |
The new count in homes destroyed so far is 55. It is reportedly now burning into an old burn scar from the Fergusen Fire and should be under control soon.
UPDATE: Some of the extra support is being cancelled. They must be getting it under control.
July 25, 2022 at 2:20 PM: A structure fire has been reported at Hwy 49 and Industry Blvd behind the Lowe's.
Sheriff's deputies were called to remove citizens taking photos of fire. Several engines are responding. Debris is apparently falling into the street area.
The Oak Fire is now 16,791 acres in size and they are calling it 10% contained.
They are still claiming only 10 homes have been destroyed, but no one really believes that. There are surely many more.
July 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM: It has been reported that large black cows are out on Calaveritas Road near Costa Road.
Be extra cautious until CHP can locate the owner and clear the roadway.
July 22, 2022: The Slate Fire off Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown is now 50% contained at 64 acres.
Evacuation orders have been lifted. Drive carefully through the area.
UPDATE at 5 PM: Some engines have been canceled, so they must be getting it under control.
It was just announced that President Biden has tested positive for COVID.
Apparently he is having very mild symptoms.
July 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM: A motorcycle and car have collided on Hwy 88 in Pioneer.
Emergency personnel are responding to the scene.
July 19, 2022 at 10:20 AM: A grass fire has been reported on Hwy 26 at Baldwin in Rancho Calaveras.
Several engines are responding to the area.
July 19, 2022 at 9:45 AM: A car has struck a pole at Comstock Road and Clements Road in Linden.
The pole is broken. ATT has been notified. A male exited the vehicle.
July 16, 2022 at 9:20 AM: A traffic collision has been reported on Jamestown Road in Jamestown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
July 16, 2022 at 8:25 AM: A multi-vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 108 at Coffill Road above Twain Harte.
One car is on its side and one person appears to be pinned in. An ambulance is responding. The roadway is blocked.
UPDATE: Another grass fire has been reported at Peppermint and Rawhide, down the road with no structures threatened.
July 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM: Goats are reportedly on Railroad Flat Road at Swiss Ranch Road in Mountain Ranch.
Be extra cautious until roadway can be cleared.
July 14, 2022 at 12 Noon: A collision has been reported on Hwy 49 at the 13 corners in Mokelumne Hill.
One lane is blocked. An ambulance and tow truck are responding to the scene.
July 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM: A vehicle has reportedly spun out on Hwy 4 on the Utica Grade in Murphys.
No injuries are indicated, but the roadway is blocked.
July 13, 2022 at 12 Noon: A grass fire has been reported on Tuolumne Road at the Westside Park in Tuolumne.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
According to Calfire, over the last several months, their law enforcement officers have been investigating a number of arson
July 12, 2022 at 1:15 PM: A vehicle has reportedly struck a pedestrian on Hwy 108 and Stockton Road in front of Taco Bell.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
UPDATE: The fire is now contained. A bulldozer is eliminating several
Over the past month the Calaveras Sheriff's Office has raided 6 illegal marijuana grows in the county, worth nearly $5 million.
This is good for the legal growers in our area who work so hard to bring their crops to the market legally.
July 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM: A vehicle collision has been reported on Hwy 26 in the Glencoe area.
Emergency personnel are responding.
July 11, 2022 at 7:35 AM: A vehicle has run off Hwy 26 at Duncan Road in Linden.
It went through a gate and into the orchard. Driver appears to be sitting in the vehicle still. An ambulance has been dispatched to the scene.
July 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM: A house fire has been reported on Willow Street at Main Street in Tuolumne.
Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.
UPDATE: About 3 acres has burned. No structures in immediate danger. This is actually closer to Jenny Lind.
As of this morning, the Washburn Fire at Yosemite is over 1400 acres.
The Maripose Grove of giant Sequoias are threatened.
July 9, 2022 at 4:20 PM: A grass fire has been reported on Paloma Road at Gwin Mine Road in Paloma.
Several engines and water tenders have been dispatched to the scene.
July 9, 2022 at 10:05 AM: An ammo box and live rounds have been reported spilled all over the roadway at Hwy 88 and Irishtown Road in Pine Grove.
CHP is responding to the area.
July 9, 2022 at 9:55 AM: A house fire has been reported on Baldwin Street in Valley Springs.
A handicapped person is not able to get out on their own. Several engines and water tenders are responding to the scene.
Calfire is asking the public for help in finding who started the Electra Fire on Electra Road on the Amador side of the Calaveras River.
If you were in that area on July 4, 2022 around 3:30 PM, please call 800-468-4088 to report any suspicious persons or vehicle.
According to CHP on July 1, 2022 around 6:30 AM first responders located a solo vehicle down a150' embankment.
The driver was Dale B. Garrett (46) of Arnold, driving a 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup. He had been ejected and was pronounced dead by the coroner.
As of July 8, 2022 at 8 AM the Electra Fire is 65% contained. The total acreage so far is 4428 acres.
No homes have been lost in this fire, which was mostly fought from the air.
July 7, 2022: Yet another Administrative Officer, now on administative leave, has resigned, effective 1/1/23.
The Board of Supervisors is again starting all over searching for another CAO. Good luck!
July 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM: A vehicle vs motorcycle collision has been reported on Fiddletown Road at Quartz Mountain Road in Fiddletown.
An ambulance is responding to the scene.
What in the heck ZONE are we supposed to be in? Who created these idiotic zones? Is it
July 7, 2022 at 9:45 AM: Believe it or not, an illegal debris burn has been reported on Barbara Lane in Wilseyville.
An engine has been dispatched to the location.
Lisa Ann Meltzian and
July 7, 2022 at 7:30 AM: Calfire worked all night to quell the Electra Fire after a day of air support in both Calaveras and Amador counties.
The total acreage as of this morning is 4272 acres and it is now 40% contained. No homes have been destroyed in this fire.
More evacuations have been
July 5, 2022 at 2:40 PM: A grass fire has been reported at Hogan Dam.
Several engines and water tenders are responding.
This is very near
UPDATE: Hwy 26 is closed at Mokelumne Hill as of 7:45 PM. It has been mentioned that there are suspects involved in starting this fire. No other details.
July 2, 2022 at 8:40 AM: A vehicle struck a tree on Mountain Ranch Road in front of the Red Barn in San Andreas.
The tree is down on top of the vehicle.
According to the CHP report on July 1, 2022 dispatchers received a report of a traffic
On the Angels Camp City Council agenda for July 5, 2022 is a first reading for approval of the police department to acquire 'military equipment'.
It indicates they also plan to USE it. WHY? Has Angels Camp become that bad?