Happening Now – September 2017

Happening Now is a feature designed to bring updates, announcements and info on news items across the day. You are invited to participate. See a road closure? A business opening? A smoke plume? Storm-related mishaps like downed trees, power lines, road or other flooding? Email us at [email protected] or call 530-478-9600 to let us know. You can also text us reports to 530-409-9888, but please don’t text or call while driving. Thanks!

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:50 PM The incident commander is commencing to release some resources from the fire, the Washington Ridge squad is cutting rush and removing bruised trees. The fire was searing in mighty brush and timber, the threat to the wildland has been mitigated. Cal Fire was asssited by Nevada County Consolidated, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Peardale-Chicago Park, Penn Valley and Rough&Ready fire departments.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:50 PM The fire on Tumbling Creek has a hoselay around the structure and firefighters have the wildfire 50% contained at less than one acre. Six Cal Fire engines, five local engines, four water tenders and one palm squad remain on scene.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:15 PM Firefighters are attempting to get water tenders, dozers and other intense equipment to the fire, which is at the end of a Three/8th of a mile-long driveway. Please avoid Tumbling Creek and Crimson Dog Cross Road.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 7:40 PM Structure fire on Tumbling Creek Road off Crimson Dog Road. Fire into the vegetation, approximately 1/Two acre. Total wildland response on scene, making good progress.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at Four:40 PM Area has been accurately checked. Drift smoke from major fires only.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at Four:Ten PM Smoke check behind the Grass Valley Terrace Apartments, units en route.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at Two:43 PM Thunderstorm with Gusty Winds nearing Lake Tahoe. At Two:33 PM, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm over Gardnerville, moving northwest at fifteen mph towards Lake Tahoe. Gusty and erratic outflow winds in excess of forty mph will be possible with this storm across Lake Tahoe. Locations impacted include… Lake Tahoe locations including Glenbrook, Zephyr Cove, Homewood, Meeks Bay, Emerald Bay, and Tahoe City.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:39 PM All NEU aircraft and crews have been canceled from the Garden incident.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:35 PM Report of a vegetation fire near Georgetown, Hwy one hundred ninety three and Garden Valley Road. Aircraft and crews from Nevada-Yuba-Placer CAL FIRE unit en route.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:26 PM Reported attempt at a campfire update, the reporting party cautioned the camper not to light a fire. No fire at this point.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:22 PM Firefighters and law enforcement en route to Hirschman’s Trail for a person attempting to embark a fire to cook a fish.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:07 PM Smoke in the Dobbins area is most likely a large, smoky BBQ. Engines are being canceled, returning to their respective stations.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:50 PM Air Attack two hundred thirty is en route to the smoke check in Dobbins. Additionally, a report was called in to TNF dispatch for an illegal debris burn in the same area.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:46 PM Units in the Dobbins area are conducting a smoke check based on the lookout report. Old Dobbins Road near Dobbins School.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:41 PM Smoke report from Oregon Peak lookout, on Old Dobbins Road.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:35 PM Report of a vegetation fire in Eldorado Hills, local units are en route.

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite has not been announced operational and its data are preliminary and undergoing testing.

Pic courtesy Colorado State

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:17 PM At this time, there are no fresh fires searing in Nevada, Yuba or Placer counties. The strong smell of smoke is from several of the twenty five large fires presently searing in California. As a reminder, an air quality health advisory is in effect for potentially poor air quality conditions through September 4th resulting from numerous fires in California and Oregon.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 11:52 AM A tree limb is sticking out two ft from the traffic lane after violating off on eastbound Hwy twenty near Conservation Road. Use caution in the area and witness for swerving cars.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 9:30 AM Non-injury accident on Rattlesnake Road near Crimson Duster Ct. Both cars are off the roadway.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:56 AM CAL FIRE morning summary: More than 7,500 firefighters are battling twenty five large wildfires in California. Strong high pressure will proceed to be over the northern region today. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, but still well above normal across the region. Afternoon low relative humidity will remain at 8-14% for most areas, and overnight recoveries will be poor to moderate at only 20-30% in the driest locations. The high will little by little lose its influence this week as the remains of Tropical Storm Lidia budge north just off shore. Overall, relatively poor smoke dispersion with poor air quality in canyons and valleys near and downwind of active fires will proceed, but there should be some improvement for many areas. In the southern region, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will form mainly over the mountains and deserts through the end of this week as high pressure remains centered over the Good Basin and powerless low pressure sits off the California coast. However, there will be some shower and thunderstorm activity across the coastal and valley areas through tonight due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lidia.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 7:46 AM Cooling trend makes timid debut, thunderstorms possible through Wednesday. While still hot, temperatures will begin to trend down across the region today. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible over the mountains for the very first half of the week and we will see a cooling trend with temperatures. The 2nd half of the week will be dry and cooler.

September Three, two thousand seventeen at 7:15 PM Incredible amount of fresh large fires commenced this afternoon. Local strike teams are being called up and will leave for Mariposa and Madera counties.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 6:42 PM Per Caltrans, I-80 eastbound all lanes have reopened after a solo big equipment crash.

September Three, two thousand seventeen at Four:52 PM Updates on the Mills Fire near Crescent Mills in Plumas County will be posted here: //yubanet.com/Fires/mills/

September Three, two thousand seventeen at Four:51 PM Possible illegal camping with a fire on the Placer County side of the Bear Sea, Chicago Powerhouse Road and Secret Town Road. Units en route.

Photo CHP Truckee

September Three, two thousand seventeen at Four:13 PM Caltrans: Expect delay on I-80 eastbound at the sixty mile turn near Donner Lake due to solo big equipment fire blocking lanes – no ETO.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 11:12 AM CAL FIRE summary: More than 12,000 firefighters are battling nineteen large wildfires in California. Strong high pressure will proceed to be over the northern region today. Temperatures will be as much as twenty degrees above normal across the region. Afternoon relative humidity will be 5-15%, with recovery only to 20-30% at night in many areas. The stable conditions under the strong high will also lead to poor smoke dispersion and poor air quality in canyons and valleys near and downwind of active fires. Sunday some of the moisture from Tropical Strom Lidia will spread north in a southeast to south flow. This will bring a chance of isolated late afternoon and evening thunderstorms to areas along and east of the Cascade-Sierra.

September Three, two thousand seventeen at 11:05 AM Some cooling tomorrow, thunderstorm and fresh fire starts potential increases. Excessive warmth warning remains in effect until nine pm this evening. Forecast is showcasing cooling on Monday (Labor Day). However, highs will still range 92-104 across the valley. Subtle cooling proceeds with a come back to more seasonable temperatures on Wednesday.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 9:35 AM Smoke proceeds to produce hazy conditions over much of California.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 9:Ten PM USGS: M 6.Three Explosion – 24km ENE of Sungjibaegam, North Korea. Possible explosion, located near the site where North Korea has detonated nuclear explosions in the past. If this event was an explosion, the USGS National Earthquake Information Center cannot determine its type, whether nuclear or any other possible type.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 8:57 PM On call back, the fire at Sawmill Lake Dam has been extinguished by campers in the area. Evidently a campfire crawled back in the gas can used to light the fire and the container exploded. No injuries reported. Reducing the number of resources responding.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 8:32 PM Possible vegetation fire near Sawmill Lake Dam, reported with a possible explosion, unknown extend of injuries. Numerous units en route. Sawmill Lake is inbetween Bowman Lake and Faucherie Lake in the Tahoe National Forest.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Five:27 PM Two air ambulances en route, one for Emerald Pools and one for another accident on I-80 near Drum Powerhouse.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Five:26 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Pleasant Valley Rd / Black Forest Rd. Occupant out of the vehicle.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Trio:57 PM Precautionary air ambulance on order for the fall victim at Emerald Pools.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Three:32 PM Medical rescue for a fall victim with a head injury at Emerald Pools near Bowman Lake.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Three:20 PM Very first unit at scene on Pleasant Valley across from Lake Wildwood reports no fire, all incoming units can cancel.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Trio:Legal PM Passenger vehicle fire, Pleasant Valley Road and Lake Wildwood Drive. Units en route.

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite has not been proclaimed operational and its data are preliminary and undergoing testing.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Two:39 PM Here is the latest satellite pic taken by NOAA’s GOES-16. Smoke from numerous fires is blanketing most of California, creating hazy conditions.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 1:27 PM Marysville Road is closed inbetween Hwy twenty and Fruitland because of a major injury accident. No estimated time of reopening.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 9:12 AM Very hot this weekend, with little ease overnight. An excessive fever warning is in effect with high to very high risk of heat-related illnesses for the entire population, not just sensitive groups. Smoky & hazy conditions will persist. Potential for fire starts is elevated due to very dry fuels and hot weather this weekend followed by thunderstorm potential next week. Forecast is demonstrating more cooling on Monday (Labor Day) than previously forecast. However, highs will still range 95-105 across the valley. Come back to more seasonable temperatures expected on Wednesday.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 7:58 AM Very first unit at scene in Alta Sierra reports line down is a phone line, no hazard.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 7:53 AM Possible electrical hazard on Norlene Way in Alta Sierra.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 6:21 PM Ponderosa Fire in Butte County Three,715 acres and 40% contained. Structures Demolished: forty four (30 homes & fourteen outbuildings)

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Five:51 PM Marysville Road at Collins Lake is open again after an overturned vehicle was liquidated form the roadway. Mighty congestion in the area, use an alternate route of possible.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Five:11 PM Vehicle accident on Hwy forty nine and Oak Tree Road. Overturned vehicle, occupant out of the vehicle. Fire units are on scene.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Four:09 PM Very first unit at scene at Hwy forty nine reports one injury, ambulance and one engine to proceed.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Four:07 PM Vehicle accident at the Hwy forty nine and Hwy twenty intersection in Nevada City, units en route.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Two:51 PM Erratic winds on the Ponderosa Fire. Ash fall is possible as far south as Nevada County in the late afternoon.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Two:27 PM Fire is contained to the tractor-trailer on westbound I-80. No extension to the wildland.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Two:15 PM CHP has closed westbound I-80, engines can make access now. Definite threat to the vegetation, all units to proceed in.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Two:12 PM Big equipment on fire, with threat to the vegetation on westbound I-80 at Colfax. Utter wildland dispatch on order, possible lane closure on I-80.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Ten:03 AM Firefighters ended an area check in the Brunswick area, no smoke or fire.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 9:55 AM Smoke check in the Brunswick area inbetween Idaho-Maryland and Murmuring Pines in Grass Valley. White column of smoke reported, no flames seen.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 9:50 AM Smoldering debris pile on Melody Road off Hwy 20. Engines en route.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 9:41 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy twenty at Penn Valley Drive. Both cars are off the roadway.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 8:09 AM The Pleasant Fire remains at three hundred ninety two acres and 40% contained. the increase in acreage is due to more accurate mapping, there has been no extra growth. Utter update: //yubanet.com/Fires/pleasantnsj/

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 6:29 AM Very hot and mostly smoky over the weekend. Record fever is expected for the Holiday weekend. Plan outdoor activities accordingly and stay hydrated.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 6:16 AM The Ponderoasa Fire in Butte County is now Three,680 acres and 30% contained.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 6:11 AM If you are looking for last month’s log, you can find it here.

Happening Now – September 2017, YubaNet

Happening Now – September 2017

Happening Now is a feature designed to bring updates, announcements and info on news items via the day. You are invited to participate. See a road closure? A business opening? A smoke plume? Storm-related mishaps like downed trees, power lines, road or other flooding? Email us at [email protected] or call 530-478-9600 to let us know. You can also text us reports to 530-409-9888, but please don’t text or call while driving. Thanks!

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:50 PM The incident commander is embarking to release some resources from the fire, the Washington Ridge team is cutting rush and removing bruised trees. The fire was searing in strenuous brush and timber, the threat to the wildland has been mitigated. Cal Fire was asssited by Nevada County Consolidated, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Peardale-Chicago Park, Penn Valley and Rough&Ready fire departments.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 7:40 PM Structure fire on Tumbling Creek Road off Crimson Dog Road. Fire into the vegetation, approximately 1/Two acre. Utter wildland response on scene, making good progress.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at Four:40 PM Area has been meticulously checked. Drift smoke from major fires only.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at Four:Ten PM Smoke check behind the Grass Valley Terrace Apartments, units en route.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:39 PM All NEU aircraft and crews have been canceled from the Garden incident.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:26 PM Reported attempt at a campfire update, the reporting party cautioned the camper not to light a fire. No fire at this point.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:22 PM Firefighters and law enforcement en route to Hirschman’s Trail for a person attempting to begin a fire to cook a fish.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 1:07 PM Smoke in the Dobbins area is most likely a large, smoky BBQ. Engines are being canceled, returning to their respective stations.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:46 PM Units in the Dobbins area are conducting a smoke check based on the lookout report. Old Dobbins Road near Dobbins School.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:41 PM Smoke report from Oregon Peak lookout, on Old Dobbins Road.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 12:35 PM Report of a vegetation fire in Eldorado Hills, local units are en route.

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite has not been proclaimed operational and its data are preliminary and undergoing testing.

Photo courtesy Colorado State

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 11:52 AM A tree limb is sticking out two ft from the traffic lane after cracking off on eastbound Hwy twenty near Conservation Road. Use caution in the area and observe for swerving cars.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 9:30 AM Non-injury accident on Rattlesnake Road near Crimson Duster Ct. Both cars are off the roadway.

September Four, two thousand seventeen at 8:56 AM CAL FIRE morning summary: More than 7,500 firefighters are battling twenty five large wildfires in California. Strong high pressure will proceed to be over the northern region today. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, but still well above normal via the region. Afternoon low relative humidity will remain at 8-14% for most areas, and overnight recoveries will be poor to moderate at only 20-30% in the driest locations. The high will little by little lose its influence this week as the remains of Tropical Storm Lidia stir north just off shore. Overall, relatively poor smoke dispersion with poor air quality in canyons and valleys near and downwind of active fires will proceed, but there should be some improvement for many areas. In the southern region, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will form mainly over the mountains and deserts through the end of this week as high pressure remains centered over the Excellent Basin and powerless low pressure sits off the California coast. However, there will be some shower and thunderstorm activity across the coastal and valley areas through tonight due to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lidia.

September Three, two thousand seventeen at 6:42 PM Per Caltrans, I-80 eastbound all lanes have reopened after a solo big equipment crash.

September Three, two thousand seventeen at Four:52 PM Updates on the Mills Fire near Crescent Mills in Plumas County will be posted here: //yubanet.com/Fires/mills/

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at Four:51 PM Possible illegal camping with a fire on the Placer County side of the Bear Sea, Chicago Powerhouse Road and Secret Town Road. Units en route.

Photo CHP Truckee

September Three, two thousand seventeen at Four:13 PM Caltrans: Expect delay on I-80 eastbound at the sixty mile turn near Donner Lake due to solo big equipment fire blocking lanes – no ETO.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 11:12 AM CAL FIRE summary: More than 12,000 firefighters are battling nineteen large wildfires in California. Strong high pressure will proceed to be over the northern region today. Temperatures will be as much as twenty degrees above normal via the region. Afternoon relative humidity will be 5-15%, with recovery only to 20-30% at night in many areas. The stable conditions under the strong high will also lead to poor smoke dispersion and poor air quality in canyons and valleys near and downwind of active fires. Sunday some of the moisture from Tropical Strom Lidia will spread north in a southeast to south flow. This will bring a chance of isolated late afternoon and evening thunderstorms to areas along and east of the Cascade-Sierra.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 11:05 AM Some cooling tomorrow, thunderstorm and fresh fire starts potential increases. Excessive warmth warning remains in effect until nine pm this evening. Forecast is displaying cooling on Monday (Labor Day). However, highs will still range 92-104 across the valley. Subtle cooling proceeds with a comeback to more seasonable temperatures on Wednesday.

September Trio, two thousand seventeen at 9:35 AM Smoke proceeds to produce hazy conditions over much of California.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Five:27 PM Two air ambulances en route, one for Emerald Pools and one for another accident on I-80 near Drum Powerhouse.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Five:26 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Pleasant Valley Rd / Black Forest Rd. Occupant out of the vehicle.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Trio:57 PM Precautionary air ambulance on order for the fall victim at Emerald Pools.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Trio:32 PM Medical rescue for a fall victim with a head injury at Emerald Pools near Bowman Lake.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Three:20 PM Very first unit at scene on Pleasant Valley across from Lake Wildwood reports no fire, all incoming units can cancel.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at Three:Legal PM Passenger vehicle fire, Pleasant Valley Road and Lake Wildwood Drive. Units en route.

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite has not been proclaimed operational and its data are preliminary and undergoing testing.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 1:27 PM Marysville Road is closed inbetween Hwy twenty and Fruitland because of a major injury accident. No estimated time of reopening.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 9:12 AM Very hot this weekend, with little ease overnight. An excessive fever warning is in effect with high to very high risk of heat-related illnesses for the entire population, not just sensitive groups. Smoky & hazy conditions will persist. Potential for fire starts is elevated due to very dry fuels and hot weather this weekend followed by thunderstorm potential next week. Forecast is showcasing more cooling on Monday (Labor Day) than previously forecast. However, highs will still range 95-105 across the valley. Come back to more seasonable temperatures expected on Wednesday.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 7:58 AM Very first unit at scene in Alta Sierra reports line down is a phone line, no hazard.

September Two, two thousand seventeen at 7:53 AM Possible electrical hazard on Norlene Way in Alta Sierra.

September 1, two thousand seventeen at 6:21 PM Ponderosa Fire in Butte County Three,715 acres and 40% contained. Structures Ruined: forty four (30 homes & fourteen outbuildings)

September 1, two thousand seventeen at Five:51 PM Marysville Road at Collins Lake is open again after an overturned vehicle was liquidated form the roadway. Strenuous congestion in the area, use an alternate route of possible.