High Sierra Topix

Please report back here if you know of any fires or encounter smoky conditions during a recent trip to the Sierra.

The CAL FIRE map below displays general locations of major fires burning in the High Sierra Nevada and throughout the state of California. Fire locations are approximate.

https://www.fire.ca.gov/imapdata/index.html


Other useful resources:

http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/

https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?p ... 6447125049

http://wxshift.com/news/us-wildfires-one-map

Just got word of this little fire by the snow creek cabin. Beautiful area in the trees, I hope they jump on it. Sounds like some idiots had a campfire in the vicinity, even with all the this wind and fire restrictions.

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8165/

Inyo NF:

Under the watchful eyes and quick response of our firefighters, a lightning strike fire was prevented from spreading into Mammoth Lakes this past Saturday afternoon.

The strike was witnessed by one of our Fire Prevention Technicians scanning the landscape atop a fire lookout station as a storm cell moved though.

At the same time one one of our Battalion Chiefs spotted it too, calling in the report of smoke and a full suppression response.

Indeed, lightning strikes are a natural part of this forest’s fire regime. However due to this strike’s location, the time of year, low fuel moisture and potential for a rapid rate of spread, a swift response was necessary; keeping it to one-quarter acre behind Shady Rest Park.

We would also like to thank Mammoth Lakes Fire Department for assisting us in this fire for the community we protect together.
Additionally, the helicopter crew out of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest who were propositioned at the Mammoth Airport.

Incident Start Date: July 4, 2022 Incident Start Time: 3:44 p.m.

Incident Type: Wildland Fire Cause: Under Investigation

Incident Location: Electra Road X Hwy 49, Jackson, Amador County

CAL FIRE Unit: Amador – El Dorado AEU

Unified Command Agencies: SRA

Size: 3034 Acres

Containment: 0%

Expected Full Containment: Unknown

First Responder Fatalities: 0

First Responder Injuries: 1

Civilian Fatalities: 0

Civilian Injuries: 0

Structures Threatened: 450

Structures Destroyed: Unknown

Structures Damaged: Unknown


CURRENT SITUATION

Situation Summary: There is continued threat to critical power infrastructure. Steep rugged terrain is making access challenging for fire crews in the South Fork of the Mokelumne Riverdrainage, however firefighters continue to construct control lines. Approximately 100 recreational visitors and PG&E employees were safely evacuated from the Electra Powerhouse last night at approximately 9:30 p.m. The control objectives are to keep the fire east of Hwy 49, south of Hwy 88, North of Jesus Maria Road and West Hwy 26 and Railroad Flat Road. CAL FIRE urges the public to adhere to
evacuation warnings and orders and avoid the area to allow access to additional resources.

Evacuations:
Amador County: Mandatory evacutaions on all roads south of Butte Mountain Road from South
Clinton Road to Amador Lane.
Calaveras County: North of Hwy 26 from Montgomery Drive to Lower Dorray Road.

Evacuation Center(s):
Evacuation Point in Amador County: Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter
Creek, CA 95685
Evacuation Shelter in Calaveras County: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill
Street in San Andreas, CA 95249

Road Closures:
Electra Road at Hwy 49
Clinton Road at Butte Mountain Cuttoff
Butte Mountain Road at Butte Moutain Cuttoff
Hwy 26 at Buckeye Lane to Ridge Road

Animal Evac. Center(s):
Amador County: Large and small animal shelter, Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA 95669
Information Line: (530) 647-5218

Media Line: (530-683-5229

Incident Website: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents
@CALFIREAEU @CALFIRE_AEU

Calaveras County: Small animals can shelter with owners at the San Andreas Town
Hall.


ASSIGNED RESOURCES

Engines: 128

Water Tenders: 22

Helicopters:14

Hand Crews: 39

Dozers: 33

Air Attack:

Total Personnel: 1225

Air Tankers:

Cooperating Agencies: Amador Fire Protection District, City of Ione Fire Department, Jackson Fire Department, Cameron Park Fire Department, US Forest Service, Amador County Sheriff’s Office, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Pacific Gas & Electric and California Highway Patrol.

To learn more about wildfire preparedness visit: www.readyforwildfire.org
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YNP:

The Washburn Fire is burning near the lower portion of the Mariposa Grove. The fire is about estimated at 60 to 70 acres. Firefighters are suppressing the fire from the ground and air. The Mariposa Grove is closed until further notice. All other areas of Yosemite National Park are open.

Very smokey in Walker/Coleville in the Antelope Valley and Sonora Junction area by the west walker. 2 days of smoke predicted.

https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=38.3404 ... 2Cmodis_mp

https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=37.5134 ... 2Cmodis_mp

Tioga road / Tuolomne medows are all full of smoke ( july 9).