Basic Information Current as of 9/24/2014 6:43:40 AM Incident Type Wildfire Cause Arson Date of Origin Saturday September 13th, 2014 approx. 06:37 PM Location Forebay Road, Pollock Pines, CA Incident Commander Unified Command CIIMT-5, CALFIRE IMT-5 Current Situation Total Personnel 7,621 Size 92,960 Acres Percent of Perimeter Contained 38% Fuels Involved Heavy timber, steep terrain Significant Events The fire remained relatively active throughout the night due to the poor relative humidity recovery and wind. Zone…
Placerville, CA – The King Fire area closure was effect in the Eldorado National Forest beginning September 17. Beginning September 23, this Forest Order replaces Forest Order 03-14-109, removing the statement, “Owners of lessees of land in the area are exempt of this prohibition to the extent necessary to gain access to their land,” from the previous order. Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety,…
Jackson, California, September 29, 2014 – Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Jackson Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke…
15-20 Covered Wagons are coming to Sutter Creek and Amador County September 25-28th! Come and join the excitement as we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the California Legislature creating Amador County in 1854 and the beginning of the Gold Rush Days!Step back in time and witness over 15 actual covered wagons, accompanied by mounted horseback riders, as they make their way down the historic Highway 49, the original 49’r Gold Rush Trail. The wonderfully preserved historic…
Plymouth, CA; September 17, 2014 – With a county-wide wellspring of “barn raising” style generosity, Amador County winegrowers, winemakers, hotel owners, and caterers have come together to provide a base of nearly $85,000 in cash and in-kind sponsorships for Amador Four Fires Festival, Co-Producers Deirdre Mueller and Craig Palmer announced today. Amador Four Fires Festival is a new concept wine and food festival set for Saturday, May 2, 2015 in the historic Amador County Fairgrounds. “All…
The King Fire is burning in steep terrain in the South Fork of the American River Canyon, Silver Creek Canyon, and the Rubicon Canyon, north of the community of Pollock Pines. The fire has crossed into Placer County and burned onto the Tahoe National Forest north of the Eldorado National Forest. Facebook Page for King Fire: https://www.facebook.com/KINGFIREPIOSpecial Announcements:On Monday, September 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. there will be two community meetings. One will be located at Golden…
In keeping with a popular NORRA tradition, online registration for all participants in the 2015 Mexican 1000 will once again commence precisely at 12:00pm (noon, PST) on New Year’s Day, January 1st. As is the case every year, early entrants are guaranteed "first in, first out" starting positions within their category on Day 1 and "first come, first served" room reservation guarantees from NORRA at the Day 1 overnight stop in Bay of Los Angeles…
