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The 2nd phase of rehabilitation after the Darby Fire has begun with a sale of timber burned. See “REHABILITATION” below. We’ve posted the latest available “WATER EMERGENCY” information including the news that restricted landscape watering has returned to Angels Camp & the Highway 4 \/ Murphys, Vallecito, Avery corridor … see “LANDSCAPE WATERING” below.<\/p>\n

You’ll find the final fire stats posted … as well as an overview map (see below). The “HEARTFELT THANKS” list is a bit bigger.<\/p>\n

WATER EMERGENCY: This continues to be the BIG story. The fire destroyed a portion of the historic, wooden flume system that feeds several area reservoirs. Water officials tell us the worst is indeed behind us. The all important “Overland Pipe Project” is up & running & delivering water … pumping 8 to 10csf [cubic feet per second]. Water conservatiaons measures, however, need to be respected until the permanent flume replacement in functioning … sometime next year.<\/p>\n

LANDSCAPE WATERING: The Utica Power Authority voted Friday (Oct. 12) to approve the recommendation of the City of Angels & the Union Public Utilities District (UPUD). That vote means landscape watering resumes under the following “phase II” restrictions:
\n1. Watering lawns, flower beds, landscaping ornamental plants or gardens is prohibited except on watering days as follows:
\nODD – Numbered addresses on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
\nEVEN – Numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
\n(WATERING IS NOT ALLOWED ON MONDAYS)
\n2. Watering lawns, flowers, landscaping, ornamental plants & gardens between 10am & 6pm is prohibited.
\n3. Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios & other paved areas or buildings is prohibited.
\n4. Washing any motor vehicles, trailer or moveable equipment may be done only with a bucket. A hose (see #5 below) shall be used for rinsing only.
\n5. Use of a hose may only be used with a positive shutoff nozzle. (NO OPEN HOSES)
\n6. Allowing excess water to flow into a gutter or any drainage area for longer than (3) minutes is prohibited.<\/p>\n

WATER PROJECTS:
\nThe “Schmauder – Tryon Mine” is a short term (30 day) project. This site is now pumping an estimated 500,000 gallons of water per day from an underground source through an abandoned mine shaft directly to the Angels Camp water treatment plant … this after passing critical state water quality tests.<\/p>\n

Another short term project entitled the “Forest Meadows Hydrant Project” is already rerouting water. This water is being drawn from Forest Meadows hydrants & is providing a somewhat disappointing 275,000 gallons of water a day to residents in the Murphys area. Water officials had hoped this project would have produced a half million gallons per day.<\/p>\n

The crucial “Temporary Flume Bypass” or the “Overland Pipe Project” is now operational … pumping 8 to 10csf [cubic feet per second].<\/p>\n

“Permanent Flume Reconstruction”: Work has already begun of reconstruction. Various agencies are involved in the permanent reconstruction of the\u00a0damaged flume.<\/a>\u00a0The timeframe is anticipated to be 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n

WATER EMERGENCY CONTINUED: The water distribution system is complex with multiple regulatory & operational agencies involved (we count at least 13). While construction continues of the permanent flume replacement, residents of Angels Camp, Murphys, Douglas Flat, Vallecito, Carson Hill & Six Mile Village are asked to continue conservation & to avoid any unnecessary use of tap water.<\/p>\n

DARBY FIRE STATS:
\n14,280 acres burned
\n100% contained (as of 9\/16)
\n100% controlled (as of 9\/24)
\n44 injuries, none life threatening
\n1 structure lost in the Doud’s Landing area\u00a0(a camper)<\/a>
\nCost of the fire: $21,476,122
\nDollar Value of Property Threatened\/Saved: $297,184,633<\/p>\n

DOLLAR VALUE: As indicated above, the dollar value of property threatened or saved is $297,184,633. That figure includes 2,435 structures & 7,100 acres of timber as well as Big Trees State Park (priceless!).<\/p>\n

REHABILITATION: The US Forest Service hAS begun removal of over four million board feet of timber damaged in the Darby & White fires. This is the 2nd phase of rehabilitation in these burned out areas. Much of the wood has already been put up for sale with November 2nd bid openings.<\/p>\n

Here’s an overview map:
\nClick here<\/a><\/p>\n

CONTAINMENT \/ CONTROL: With full control now achieved, let’s discuss what these terms mean:<\/p>\n

CONTAINMENT: A fire is contained when it is surrounded on all sides by some kind of boundary but is still burning & has the potential to jump a boundary line. The boundary may be a “fire line” which is a strip of area where the vegetation has been removed to deny the fire fuel, or a river or some other barrier which is expected to stop the fire.<\/p>\n

CONTROL: A fire is controlled when there is no further threat of it jumping a containment line. While crews continue to do mop up work within the fire lines, the firefight is over.<\/p>\n

OUT: The fire is out when mop up is finished & all crews can be released.<\/p>\n

CAUSE OF THE FIRE: It continues to be under investigation but authorities now believe it was “human caused.” CDF investigators are continuing to look for anyone with information about a maroon colored pickup seen in the Camp 9 area the afternoon of September 5, 2001. They have received dozens of leads, but have not yet been able to identify the vehicle. The vehicle is a newer model (1994-2001) 4-wheel drive Toyota with a matching cab-high camper shell. There is possibly a sticker on the rear wheel fender in large lettering “TRD”, and the camper shell possibly has tinted windows. It was seen in the Camp 9 area near the Collierville power house about the time the fire started. There were two occupants, the driver being a male. If you have any information about this vehicle or any other vehicle seen in the Camp 9 area September 5, 2001, please contact fire investigators at 209.532.0821.<\/p>\n

BIG TREES STATE PARK: The park has reopened to the public.\u00a0Big Trees State Park<\/a>\u00a0: 209.795.2334.<\/p>\n

FIREFIGHTERS’ SALUTE: Many in our community have expressed an interest in having some special way of giving thanks to our firefighters (& law enforcement, paramedics & other support crew). Our entire nation has gained a similar respect when witnessing on TV their heroic efforts in NYC & at the Pentagon. What do you think?\u00a0Use this link to access e-mail feedback.<\/a>\u00a0Please e-mail any suggestions or offers of support:\u00a0salute@yosemitegold.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HELPED SAVE OUR COMMUNITIES: They include (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n

Alameda County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Alpine County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Altaville Melones Fire Department<\/p>\n

American Red Cross<\/p>\n

Anaheim Fire Department<\/p>\n

Angels Business Persons<\/p>\n

Angels Camp Fire District<\/p>\n

Apple Valley Fire District<\/p>\n

Banning Fire Department<\/p>\n

Benicia Fire Department<\/p>\n

Beverly Hills Fire Department<\/p>\n

Big Trees Market (donated food)<\/p>\n

Bret Harte High School Agriculture Dept. (fresh tomatoes for the evacuation center)<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Animal Control<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Government Services<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Sheriffs Department<\/p>\n

Calaveras County Water District<\/p>\n

Calaveras Title (donated Calaveras County maps to firefighters)<\/p>\n

California Conservation Corps<\/p>\n

California Department of Corrections<\/p>\n

California Department of Emergency Services<\/p>\n

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection<\/p>\n

California Department of Transportation<\/p>\n

California Highway Patrol<\/p>\n

California Parks & Recreation<\/p>\n

California Youth Authority<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Fire Department<\/p>\n

Carole’s Just Delicious Cafe (lots of free breakfasts for the firefighters)<\/p>\n

Central Calaveras Fire Department<\/p>\n

City of Angels Camp<\/p>\n

City of Lodi Fire Department<\/p>\n

Clarksburg Fire District<\/p>\n

Cloverdale Fire Department<\/p>\n

Columbia College Fire Department<\/p>\n

Contra Costa County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Copperopolis Fire Department<\/p>\n

Corona Fire Department<\/p>\n

Costa Mesa Fire Department<\/p>\n

Crockett-Carquinas Fire Department<\/p>\n

Culver City Fire Department<\/p>\n

Danville Fire Department<\/p>\n

Davis Fire Department<\/p>\n

Diamond Springs Fire Department<\/p>\n

Dinuba Fire Department<\/p>\n

East Bay Regional Park District<\/p>\n

Ebbetts Pass Fire District<\/p>\n

Ebbetts Pass Search & Rescue<\/p>\n

El Cerrito Fire Department<\/p>\n

Elk Grove Police Department<\/p>\n

Fairfield Fire Department<\/p>\n

Farmington Fire Department<\/p>\n

Felton Fire Department<\/p>\n

Foothill Community Church in Angels Camp (prepared & donated hundreds of sandwiches)<\/p>\n

Forest Meadows Owners Association (various activities)<\/p>\n

Fresno County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Fullerton Fire Department<\/p>\n

Giant Burger (donated food)<\/p>\n

Goldrush World Access (major assistance with this site)<\/p>\n

Hayward Fire Department<\/p>\n

Hesperia Fire District<\/p>\n

Holtville Fire Department<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach Fire Department<\/p>\n

Jackson Fire Department<\/p>\n

Kautz Ironstone Winery (donated sandwiches)<\/p>\n

Kentfield Fire Department<\/p>\n

Kern County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Kings County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Knights Landing Fire Department<\/p>\n

La Mesa Fire Department<\/p>\n

Laguna Beach Fire Department<\/p>\n

Laguna Hot Shots<\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe Fire District<\/p>\n

Lake Tulloch Resort (volleyball & more)<\/p>\n

Larkspur Fire Department<\/p>\n

Liberty (near Acampo) Fire Department<\/p>\n

Linden Fire Department<\/p>\n

Livermore – Pleasanton Fire Department<\/p>\n

Livermore Fire Department<\/p>\n

Lockwood Fire Department<\/p>\n

Lockwood Fire Protection District<\/p>\n

Long Beach Fire Department<\/p>\n

Longs Drug Stores (donated bottled water)<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Fire Department<\/p>\n

Los Banos Fire Department<\/p>\n

Madera County Fire & Rescue<\/p>\n

Manteca Fire Department<\/p>\n

Marin County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Marinwood Fire Department<\/p>\n

Mariposa County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital of San Andreas<\/p>\n

Merced County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Mi Wuk Protection District<\/p>\n

Michelson School (donated space, phones; custodians cleaned evac. center on their own time)<\/p>\n

Mill Valley Fire Department<\/p>\n

Milpitas Fire Department<\/p>\n

Modesto Animal Control<\/p>\n

Modesto Police Department<\/p>\n

Mokelumne Hill Fire Department<\/p>\n

Montecito Fire Department<\/p>\n

Moraga-Orinda Fire District<\/p>\n

Mountain View Fire Department<\/p>\n

Murphys Fire Protection District<\/p>\n

Napa Fire Department<\/p>\n

Newport Beach Fire Department<\/p>\n

Norco Fire Department<\/p>\n

North Tahoe Fire District<\/p>\n

Northern California Power Agency<\/p>\n

Novato Fire Department<\/p>\n

Oakdale Fire Department<\/p>\n

Oakland Fire Department<\/p>\n

Oceanside Fire Department<\/p>\n

Orange County Fire Authority<\/p>\n

Orcutt Fire Department<\/p>\n

Pacific Grove Fire Department<\/p>\n

Palm Springs Fire Department<\/p>\n

Palo Alto Fire Department<\/p>\n

Rialto Fire Department<\/p>\n

Rio Bravo Hot Shots<\/p>\n

Rite Aid Drug Store (donated reading material)<\/p>\n

Riverside County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Riverside Fire Department<\/p>\n

Roseville Fire Department<\/p>\n

Ross Valley Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sacramento City Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sacramento SPCA<\/p>\n

Salida Fire Department<\/p>\n

Salinas Fire Department<\/p>\n

Salvation Army<\/p>\n

San Andreas Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Bernardino County Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Bernardino Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Diego City Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Francisco Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Joaquin County Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Jose Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Mateo County Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Miguel Fire Department<\/p>\n

San Rafael Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Barbara City Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Barbara County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Clara County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Clara Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Maria Fire Department<\/p>\n

Santa Monica Fire Department<\/p>\n

Saratoga Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sausalito Fire Department<\/p>\n

Shaver Lake Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sierra Hills Market (deli sandwiches & sodas for evacuation center)<\/p>\n

Snowshoe Brewery (donated too many pizzas to count)<\/p>\n

Sonora City Police Department<\/p>\n

South Marin Fire Department<\/p>\n

South Placer Fire Department<\/p>\n

Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sterling Title (donated Calaveras County maps to firefighters)<\/p>\n

Stockton Fire Department<\/p>\n

Subway (donated 75 sandwiches)<\/p>\n

Suisun Fire Department<\/p>\n

Sunnyvale Fire Department<\/p>\n

Tahoe \/ Douglas Fire District<\/p>\n

The Bistro (donated lots of food)<\/p>\n

Tiburon Fire Department<\/p>\n

Tulare County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Tulare Fire Department<\/p>\n

Tuolumne County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Tuolumne County Sheriffs Department<\/p>\n

Tuolumne Fire Protection District<\/p>\n

U.S. Bureau of Land Management<\/p>\n

U.S. Forest Service<\/p>\n

U.S. Marine Corps (Camp Pendleton)<\/p>\n

UC Davis Fire Department<\/p>\n

Union City Fire Department<\/p>\n

United Technologies & Pratt & Whitney Fire Depts., San Jose (sent a strike team)<\/p>\n

Utica Power Authority<\/p>\n

Vacaville Fire Department<\/p>\n

Vallecito Union School District<\/p>\n

Vandenberg Fire Department<\/p>\n

Ventura County Fire Department<\/p>\n

Vernon Fire Department<\/p>\n

Visalia Fire Department<\/p>\n

Vista Fire Department<\/p>\n

West Sacramento Fire Department<\/p>\n

White Pines Lodge (hundreds of firefighters’ meals)<\/p>\n

Willow Oak Fire Department<\/p>\n

Windsor Fire District<\/p>\n

World Mark (2 cartons of pillow & pillow cases for evacuation center)<\/p>\n

Yorba Linda Fire Department<\/p>\n

Hey, go ahead & submit some more! Let’s make it complete.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

(editor: We want to acknowledge\u00a0all<\/u>\u00a0of those who are assisting. If you know of an agency involved that’s not listed above, please let us know via e-mail:\u00a0aceyoung@yosemitegold.com<\/a>\u00a0Additionally, if you know of someone who has offered special assistance, we would like to know. Special help deserves special coverage.
\n… Thank you.)<\/p>\n

FIRE PHOTOS:
\n[the following 5 links contain very short photo essays]
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