Wildfire News

A Type 3 incident management team is now managing the Dog Rock Fire, and will continue to manage the fire until full containment is achieved. They will rehabilitate firelines and return the fire area to as natural condition as possible. The fire is at 311 acres, and with 95 % …

Firefighters have completed debris removal on Hwy 140/El Portal Road to allow both lanes to open this morning. The Highway 140 entrance to the park will re-open today at 8:00 AM this morning. Firefighters and fire engines will be stationed along the highway travelers should use extreme caution and expect …

Fire activity has decreased significantly and many of the hand crews and engine crews will be released from the fire over the next two days. Today firefighters will complete mop-up on the north side of the fire. As this work is completed they will begin removing hoses, cleaning up equipment …

County: Placer County Location: on the eastside of Interstate 80 in the Applegate area Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Acres Burned: 459 – Containment: 100% Date Started: October 8, 2014 1:30 pm

Cause: Lightning Started On: Monday August 11th, 2014 approx. 10:00 pm Location:Happy Camp, CA Incident Commander: Terry Walter, IC Total Personnel: 107 Acres Burned: 134,056 – Containment: 97% Announcements: Estimated Containment Date: Friday October 31st, 2014 approx. 12:00am

County: El Dorado County Location: Off King of the Mountain Road, east of Pollock Pines Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Acreage Burned: 97,717 Containment: 100% Date Started: September 13, 2014 4:32 pm Evacuations: Forebay Rd, Powerhouse Rd, Whiteys Ln, Moon Ln, Catherine Hill Trail, King of the Mountain …

County: Mariposa County Location: Hwy 140 at Indian Creek, El Portal Community Administrative Unit: Yosemite National Park Acres Burned:311 – Containment:100% Date Started: October 7, 2014 3:05 pm Evacuations:Lifted Incident Hotline:209/372-0327, 209/372-0328, or 209/372-0329 Comments: The Dog Rock Fire began this afternoon at Dog Rock on the El Portal Road …

Unburned islands well within the perimeter continue to burn. Steep terrain and weakened trees have proven challenging for firefighters. Crews continue to improve existing control lines and mop-up of the fire interior. Fire suppression repair work has begun and PG&E has re-stored energy to the areas affected. As residents return …

Firefighters will continue to mop up and perform overhaul work within the fire perimeter. Damage Assessment Teams have concluded their inspections and are working with the City and County to produce a final damage inspection report. Excess resources are being released and made available for other incidents as necessary. Utility …

After a grueling month for firefighters and local communities alike, Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree announced that the King Fire is 100 percent contained. “Thank you to our partners and the local community for their support during the King Fire,” said Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree. “This unprecedented event has tested our …

Fire activity has decreased significantly and less smoke will be visible today. Firefighters will continue to mop-up the fire’s northern edge. Over 7,000 feet of hose has been deployed in that area to assist crews with this work.

County: Mariposa County Location: East of Little Yosemite Valley Administrative Unit: Yosemite National Park Acres Burned: 4,772 – Containment: 100% Cause: Lightning Date Started: August 15, 2014 12:00 am Phone Numbers: (209) 372-0356 (Fire Information) Announcements: The Fire is located within the designated wilderness of the Yosemite National Park in …

Due to the excellent progress firefighters have made, the evacuation of Foresta was lifted yesterday afternoon. Control lines and hoselays along the north end of the fire are complete. Crews worked to mop-up that area of the fire to assure it remains contained. The fire continues to burn downhill toward …