Incident Publication

Gem County Sheriff’s Office issued LEVEL 3 “GO!” Evacuation notices to residents on Third Fork Road (North of Nesbitt Lane), Second Fork Road (North of Nesbitt Lane), and the Sage Hen Reservoir area. Gem County Sheriff’s Office notified the residences in person on September 8th, 2024. A LEVEL 2 “SET” Evacuation has been issued for Nesbitt Lane residents.
 

Gem County Road and Bridge issued the following road closures: Third Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, Second Fork Road at Nesbitt Lane, and Nesbitt Lane. The Sweet-Ola Highway is closed at the High Valley intersection in Ola. Please be advised that the Gem County Sheriff’s Office is staffing the road closure check points.

Bear Fire Community Meeting 

September 5, 2024

Location: 305 Lincoln Street, Sierraville, CA 96126

Live streamed on Tahoe National Forest Facebook page

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Sun, 09/08/2024 - 20:18

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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS on September 5, 2024, the Line Fire began burning in San
Bernardino County and has since burned over 7,000 acres; and

WHEREAS the Line Fire has prompted evacuation orders and road
closures, and continues to threaten structures, homes, critical infrastructure,
endangered species, watersheds, and cultural and heritage resources; and

WHEREAS continued high temperatures throughout the day and night, dry
conditions, and strong winds have increased the intensity and spread of the Line
Fire, causing imminent threat to life, with an Excessive Heat Warning in effect in
San Bernardino County; and

WHEREAS in response to a request from the Office of Emergency Services,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a Fire Management
Assistance Grant to assist with the mitigation, management, and control of the
Line Fire; and

WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find
that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due
to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County; and

WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find
that the conditions caused by the Line Fire, by reason of their magnitude, are
beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any
single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid
region or regions to appropriately respond; and

WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), I find
that local authorities are inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the
damage caused by the Line Fire; and

WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I find
that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this
Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the
Line Fire.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California,
in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and
statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular,
Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY to
exist in San Bernardino County due to the Line Fire.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. All agencies of the state government utilize and employ state
personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all
activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency
Services and the State Emergency Plan. Also, all residents are to obey
the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency in
order to protect their safety.

2. The Office of Emergency Services shall provide assistance to local
governments, if appropriate, under the authority of the California
Disaster Assistance Act, Government Code section 8680 et seq., and
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, section 2900 et seq.

3. As necessary to assist local governments and for the protection of
public health and the environment, state agencies shall enter into
contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and
services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery
from the impacts of the Line Fire. Applicable provisions of the
Government Code and the Public Contract Code, including but not
limited to travel, advertising, and competitive bidding requirements,
are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of the
Line Fire.

4. The California National Guard may be mobilized under Military and
Veterans Code section 146 to support disaster response and relief
efforts, as directed by the Office of Emergency Services, and to
coordinate with all relevant state agencies and state and local
emergency responders and law enforcement within the impacted
areas. Sections 147 and 188 of the Military and Veterans Code are
applicable during the period of participation in this mission, exempting
the California Military Department from applicable procurement rules
for specified emergency purchases, and those rules are hereby
suspended.

5. The provisions of Unemployment Insurance Code section 1253
imposing a one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance
applicants are suspended as to all applicants who are unemployed as
a direct result of the Line Fire in San Bernardino County and apply for
unemployment insurance benefits during the time period beginning
September 5, 2024, and ending on the close of business on March 5,
2025, in San Bernardino County and who are otherwise eligible for
unemployment insurance benefits.

6. In order to ensure hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities remain
open, the Director of the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) may waive any of the licensing requirements of Chapters 1, 2,
8, and 8.5 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code and
accompanying regulations with respect to any hospital, clinic, other
health facility, home health agency, or hospice agency identified in
Health and Safety Code sections 1200, 1250, 1727, or 1746 that is
impacted by the Line Fire. Any waiver shall include alternative
measures that, under the circumstances, will allow the facilities to
remain open while protecting public health and safety. Any health
facilities or agencies being granted a waiver shall be established and
operated in accordance with their disaster and mass casualty plan or
emergency preparedness plan. Any waivers granted pursuant to this
paragraph shall be posted on the CDPH website and shall be in effect
only so long as necessary to address the direct impacts of the Line Fire
in San Bernardino County.

7. In order to directly respond to the needs of impacted adult and senior
care facilities, child care facilities, children’s residential facilities,
resource family homes, home care organizations, and other similar
care facilities and care providers within the California Department of
Social Services’ (CDSS) jurisdiction, the Director of CDSS may waive any
provisions of the Family Code, Health and Safety Code, or Welfare and
Institutions Code, and accompanying regulations or written directives,
with respect to the use, licensing, certification, registration or approval
of care providers, facilities or homes within CDSS jurisdiction set forth in
the California Community Care Facilities Act (Health and Safety Code
section 1500 et seq.), Child Care Provider Registration (Health and
Safety Code section 1596.60 et seq.), the California Child Day Care
Facilities Act (Health and Safety Code section 1596.70 et seq.),
Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening
Illness (Health and Safety Code section 1568.01 et seq.), the California
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act (Health and Safety Code
section 1569 et seq.), Medical Foster Homes for Veterans (Health and
Safety Code section 1568.21 et seq.), Continuing Care Contracts
(Health and Safety Code section 1770 et seq.), the Home Care
Services Consumer Protection Act (Health and Safety Code section
1796.10 et seq.), and the Resource Family Approval Program (Welfare
and Institutions Code section 16519.5 et seq.). Any waivers granted
pursuant to this paragraph shall be posted on the CDSS website and
shall be in effect only so long as necessary to address the direct
impacts of the Line Fire in San Bernardino County.

8. In order to directly respond to the needs of behavioral health programs
and facilities impacted by the Line Fire, including alcohol and other
drug programs, adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment
facilities, driving-under-the-influence programs, narcotic treatment
programs, psychiatric health facilities, mental health rehabilitation
centers, social rehabilitation programs, skilled nursing facilities with
special treatment programs, Lanterman-Petris-Short designated
facilities, community treatment facilities, short term residential
therapeutic programs, and children’s crisis residential programs, the
Director of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) may waive
any licensing, certification, or approval requirements for such programs
under its jurisdiction set forth in Welfare and Institutions Code, Divisions
4, 5 and 9 and in Health and Safety Code, Divisions 2 and 10.5, and
accompanying regulations, written standards, or information notices.
Any waivers granted pursuant to this paragraph shall be posted on the
DHCS website and shall only be in effect so long as necessary to
address the direct impacts of the Line Fire in San Bernardino County.

9. Health and Safety Code sections 103525.5 and 103625, and Penal
Code section 14251, requiring the imposition of fees, are
suspended with regard to any request for copies of certificates of
birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records, by any
individual who loses such records as a result of the Line Fire in San
Bernardino County. Such copies shall be provided without charge.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Proclamation be
filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and
notice be given of this Proclamation.

This Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or
benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the
State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or
any other person.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 7th day
of September 2024.
_________________________
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
_____________________________
SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH. D
Secretary of State

COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE:

The Mesa Crest Repeater Club has opened up its repeater system, located in Crestline CA. The purpose of this is to allow anyone that has a 2-way radio to transmit if there is imminent danger to life or property.

This is a licensed frequency. If you have a GMRS license, please feel free to get on the repeater and give real time fire updates.

If you are unlicensed, you may transmit without a license under the following situation:

Imminent danger to life

Imminent danger to property

The frequency for emergency civilian traffic use is:

Transmit 467.725 CTCSS tone 141.3

Receive 462.725 CTCSS tone 141.3

The repeater will be monitored and recorded 24/7. There is adequate repeater coverage in the mountain area where the Line Fire is. 

@sanbernardinocountyfire @chp_arrowhead @sanbernardinocountysheriff @sanbernardino_pd U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest @chp_san_bernardino @caltrans8 @sbcsdtwinpeaks @chpinlanddivision

@highlandpd @sbcsdfontana

Operational Video for the Chimney Fire

Facebook Link: https://fb.watch/utRaKzYxJx/

Evacuation Orders

An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access. Evacuation Orders have been issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the following areas:

• The area from Calle Del Rio to Hwy 38, including Greenspot Road North
• All underdeveloped land east of Highway 330 to Summertrail Place and north of Highland Avenue
• The areas of Running Spring east of Highway 330 and south of Highway 18
• The communities of Running Springs and Arrow Bear Lake
• The area east of Orchard Road to Cloverhill from Highland Avenue north to the foothills
• North of Highland Avenue and East of Palm Avenue to Highway 330
• Garnett Street east to the 138 and Mill Creek north to the foothills ***NEW***
• The community of Forrest Falls ***NEW***
• The community of Mountain Home Village ***NEW***

Evacuation Warnings

A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.

• From Boulder Avenue east to Church Street and Greenspot Road north to the foothills
• Church Street east to the city limit and from the foothills south to Greenspot Road
• Green Valley Lake north of Highway 18
• The communities of Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, and Valley of Enchantment
• Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks ***NEW***
• Garnet Street to Bryant Street and Carter Street north to Mill Creek ***NEW***

Road Closures

• Highway 18 is currently closed from Kuffel Canyon to the Big Bear Dam. If you are in Running Springs, you are able to get out but you will not be allowed back in. Additionally, Highway 330 remains closed from Highland Avenue to Highway 18 in Running Springs. 
• Highway 18 is closed going northbound (inbound) from Kuffel Canyon to Running Springs.
  Only southbound (outbound) traffic is allowed.
• Highway 18 is closed from Running Springs to Highway 38 (Big Bear Dam).
• Highway 330 is closed from Highland Ave to Highway 18 in Running Springs.
• Garnet St. closed at SR-38 in Mentone, California.

Chiloquin, Ore. – The recent thunderstorms produced some fire starts north of the Copperfield Fire. Crews are being diverted to assist in initial attack on the new fires. In addition, resources will began transitioning to other fires throughout the state, helping in their efforts as resources are limited due to wildfires across the state.

Containment increased to 68%.

Today’s weather calls for continued cooling temperatures and lighter winds. This will help with ongoing mop up efforts and allow crews to continue their push deeper into the black areas around the fire perimeter.

Evacuation levels were reduced this morning. Evacuation levels are determined by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with fire officials and agency administrators. Current evacuation areas and levels can be found at https://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management.

ZONES 6 IS "GO STATUS 09/09/24 1:50 pm

Zones 7, 8, 9 are on "SET" STATUS

A codeRED notification has been sent to Zone 6 notifying them of a GO activation evacuation notice. GO, means to gather belongings and leave immediately. Roadblocks will be moved north on West Mountain Road, near Hurd Creek. No access will be allowed into this area once you leave. We strongly urge residents in "GO" evacuation areas to leave their homes if possible.

Valley County Sheriff previously put zone 7 in "SET" evacuation notice, they are adding zones 8 and 9 to this. SET means to get ready to leave at a moments notice, gather your belongings and prepare your home. This could change at any time! There are no roadblocks to this area as of yet, so you have time to get your belongings and homes together. A codeRED notice has been sent to those signed up.

We will update you as soon as possible. Check Valley County Facebook and website for more information.

Zones 4 & 5 are still in "GO" evacuation status, if you have not left the area, please consider doing so for your safety.

INTERACTIVE MAP TO SEE WHERE YOUR ZONE IS:

https://experience.arcgis.com/.../page/Wildland-Fire/...

SIGN UP FOR CODERED ALERTS

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFCA66524AE5

GO EVACUATION NOTICE 09/08/2024 2:30 PM

The Valley County Sheriff's Office was just advised by West Mountain Fires that a GO evacuation order be placed for residents in the path of the Boulder Fire to include ZONES 4 & 5.

A codeRED was just sent to zones 4 and 5, all residents in these two zones are on GO evacuation as of now. Our deputies will be going into the area and notifying residents. Expect more information as we receive it from West Mountain Fires complex. Expect road blocks at some point.

This evacuation notice is very rapidly evolving due to the winds and high heat. We will update as quickly as possible on locations for evacuees. *Locations* Cascade Fire Department is available for parking vehicles, campers, etc. Valley County Fairgrounds is available for animals, Cascade Community Church has opened their doors as well. Cascade Fire Community Fund is available for those displaced and needing lodging, food, gas, etc. for full or part-time residents. Poison Creek Boat Ramp, Buttercup Boat Ramp, a few sites at Sugarloaf, Van Wyck Campgrounds/Boat Ramp, and Blue Heron Boat Ramp area, Campgrounds are available for campers and trailers if needed, thanks to State of Idaho Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Codered link:
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFCA66524AE5

"READY" Evacuation notice has been issued for zones 6 -11

Zones 6 - 11 include all homes on West Mountain from Wapiti Dr, north to West Roseberry Rd. Due to winds and fire activity, the West Mountain Fires has notified us to advise residents in these zones. If you need to get to your homes, you will need to travel from Donnelly south, as roadblocks will be placed on West Mountain and Cabarton at some point. There are NO roadblocks for zones 6-11 at this time.

You will see ash and debris floating through the air due to the fires. It is suggested that you get your home ready, remove debris, get your belongings together and decide what is important. Be ready to go!!!

Sign up for codeRED to keep up to date on the evacuation notices.

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFCA66524AE5

#boulderfire

Contact Valley County Sheriff Dispatch for further
208-382-5160

A wildfire broke out in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. Fire is estimated to be approximately 3,300 acres, multiple structures have been impacted. A portion of south Reno remains under evacuation notice. Power outages in the area have left some homes, business and traffic signals without electricity.

At 12:30 p.m., fire activity has increased, and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit: www.perimetermap.com.

Interstate 580 between Reno and Carson City, Nevada, as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures, visit: https://www.nvroads.com/.

Please use caution when traveling in the area as emergency vehicles and fire apparatus are entering and exiting roadways and power outages have impacted some traffic signals. Some roadways along Mt. Rose highway and the north side of Washoe Valley remain closed. Please avoid the area for the safety of the fire crews.

NV Energy is working to restore power to as many customers as possible, but as of 12:30 p.m. there 6,700 customers without power. Customers who are currently without power should be prepared for prolonged outages throughout the incident and those customers living near the fire who still have power should be prepared for potential additional de-energizations due to the dynamic nature of the fire. To learn more about outage preparation visit: www.nvenergy.com/outages-and-emergencies/outage-preparation-tips.

There is an evacuation center set up at the Senior Center located at 1155 E 9th Street in Reno, and Washoe County Regional Animal Services has mobile shelters on site for small animals. Large animals can be taken to the University of Reno Equestrian Center in Reno or Fuji Park in Carson City for those who cannot get to Reno. Several area hotels are offering special rates for evacuees. 

Please call ahead to confirm availability and rates: 

• The Row, Reno: $59, resort fees waived 
• Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, $100, use code EVAC24 
• Best Western on Nugget Avenue, Sparks, $119, pets allowed

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are in unified command in management of the fire. “Unified command” refers to a collaborative approach in incident management where multiple agencies coordinate and work together to respond to fires. Cooperating agencies include Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, Carson City Fire Department, Cal Fire, East Fork Fire Protection District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Bureau of Land Management, County Sheriff’s Office, NV Energy and Nevada Division of Transportation.

Smoke remains visible in the area Check out the Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov) for more information on air quality. Check out https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

• Start: Sept 7, 2024
• Cause: Under Investigation
• Size: 3,300 Acres
• Percent Containment: 0%
• Helicopters: 5 
• Heavy Equipment: 15 approx.
• Engines: 45 approx.
• Crews: 12
• Total Personnel: 450 approx.

• X: https://x.com/TMFPD
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMFPD
• Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire

Due to the high winds and low humidity today, as expected the fire activity has increased. Both the Boulder Fire and the Goat Fire are very active this afternoon.

Goat Fire is moving east and has crossed the 099 road. Firefighters have pulled off the 099 road and are working on the contingency plan that is in place.

Boulder Fire is active on the north portion of the fire. Aircraft are assisting firefighters on the ground by cooling the fire and slowing the spread towards the values at risk.

Snag Fire and Dollar Fire: there are no changes from the morning update

From the U.S. Forest Service - Boise National Forest the Lava Fire has become very active. The smoke plume is very visible. The Lava Fire is located to the east of the Boulder Fire.