The Butte Fire burning near Jackson and San Andreas, California has burned 65,212 acres and destroyed 86 homes and 51 outbuildings. As of Sunday morning, 6,400 structures are threatened and the fire is considered 20% contained.
Cal Fire reports that the fire activity remained moderate throughout Saturday night, moving North and East. Moisture levels, steep terrain, and access to the fire are making it challenging for fire fighters. They advise that evacuations will continue to expand as the fire continues to grow. Currently damage assessment teams have arrived and begun evaluations of damaged and destroyed structures.
Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for Amador and Calaveras counties on Friday, September 11th. The order also incorporated provisions from an executive order issued in August to expedite the debris removal process and waive fees to replace important documents burned in the fire.
The Truckee Meadows Fire District has advised that heavy smoke has blown into the Truckee Meadows area from this fire. Those with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activities.
Cal Fire reports that there are mandatory evacuations in place:
(Amador County) Canyon View, Fig Tree Lane, and Ponderosa Way; the Town of Pine Grove to include all areas South of Hwy 88 from West Clinton Road, East to Ranch Drive. Inclusive of the Communities of Ranch House Estates, Pine Acres, Jackson Pines, Pine Drove Ranchettes and Lake Tabeau.
(Calaveras County) Town of Mokelumne Hill, East of Hwy 49 from the Amador/Calaveras County line South to Goldstrike Road. South on Goldstrike Road to the Community of San Andreas. Rural areas East of San Andreas to Mountain Ranch Road. Mountain Ranch Road to Calaveritas Road to Fourth Crossing. Fourth Crossing to Hwy 49. East side of Hwy 49 South to North side of Hwy 4 (Angels Camp). North side of Hwy 4 East to Town of Arnold. All of SR 26 from Mokelumne Hill North to the Amador/Calaveras County line. To include the communities of Glencoe, Westpoint, and Wilseyville.
Cal Fire reports that there are evacuation advisories in place:
(Amador County) Canyon View, Fig Tree Lane, and Ponderosa Way; the Town of Pine Grove to include all areas South of Hwy 88 from West Clinton Road, East to Ranch Drive. Inclusive of the Communities of Ranch House Estates, Pine Acres, Jackson Pines, Pine Grove Ranchettes and Lake Tabeau.
(Calaveras County) Town of Mokelumne Hill, East of Hwy 49 from the Amador/Calaveras County line South to Goldstrike Road. South on Goldstrike Road to the Community of San Andreas. Rural areas East of San Andreas to Mountain Ranch Road. Mountain Ranch Road to Calaveritas Road to Fourth Crossing. Fourth Crossing to Hwy 49. East side of Hwy 49 South to North side of Hwy 4 (Angels Camp). North side of Hwy 4 East to Town of Arnold. All of SR 26 from Mokelumne Hill North to the Amador/Calaveras County line. To include the communities of Glencoe, Westpoint, and Wilseyville. San Andreas at Pope, West Murray Creek, Lewis, Miller, San Andreas Elementary, Goldstrike, Mountain Ranch East to Windmill, Wimbledon Drive, Forest Hill, and Turner Court.
