Yes Hwy 70 is closed. And the back road also. Rain in the forecast
07:00 11/21/2018
SNOW AND RAIN THROUGH THE WEEKEND 2-4 inches of snow forecast for Thanksgiving day. Heavy rain both before and after Thanksgiving. This could be a blessing to Bucks Lake.
BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT NO BURNING
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH OF YOU
CAMP FIRE REPORTED 80% CONTAINMENT AS OF LAST NIGHT, 153,336 acres burned
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07:00. 11/20/2018
WINTER STORM WARNING. WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
rain and snow in the forecast for the rest of the week at Bucks Lake. Thank you mother nature🌨🌧❄️🚒
NOAA WEATHER FORECAST
TodaySunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
TonightRain and snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
WednesdayRain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday NightRain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thanksgiving DayRain and snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday NightRain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
FridayRain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday NightRain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
SaturdayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday NightA slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
SundayA slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 29.
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_08:00 11/18/2018
146,500 acres burned
60% containment
We understand your concern that Bucks Lake could be in danger but The fire is a long way topographicly from Bucks. weather forecast is still for rain and SNOW starting Wednesday through the weekend.
Bucks Lake Fire and Meadow Valley Fire are operating with daily communications and mutual response if any events happen.
That said. Please no burning as the Burn ban Is in full efect…
At least the air is clean at Bucks Lake
Remember. CALL 911 for an emergency. Be fire safe out there🚒
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08/17/2018
Well finally some positive news. Rain and snow forcast for Bucks Lake from Wednesday through the weekend.
Last nights update includes;
146,000 acres
Fatalities. 71. Confirmed
Missing. 1,100.
Residence distroyed. 9,700
Business distroyed. 336
Containment. 50%
HERE’S THE NOAA WEATHER FORCAST FOR BUCKS LAKE
WednesdaySnow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday NightRain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thanksgiving DayRain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday NightRain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
FridayRain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thank you Mother Nature🌧🌨❄️
08/17/2018
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08:00 11/15/2018
Today I think about the arduous task of going house to house, business to business looking for the remains of someones loved one.
This horrible task is assigned to our fellow Search and Rescue teams from all over California. I have had the privilege to work with the dedicated people of Marin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team in the past and can without a doubt say this is one of the most dedicated and professional teams.
As these searchers work side by side with other VOLUNTEER, TRAINED, SKILLED, SAR persons there is no doubt they will accomplish the task of locating our missing friends and family. I hope this brings closure to the many who are impacted by this tragic event.
I have seen that several of Marin SAR are leading the hundreds of professional volunteers and I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart. To take time away from your lives to help others is truly admirable.
While I am not physically with you as you accomplish this task I salute you. Thanks Mike, Rich, and all the others.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Bucks Lake Fire
HWY 70 CLOSED Oro-Quincy Hwy 162 “Back Road” CLOSED
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11/13/2018
Containment lines are established and are holding winds have diminished.
Bucks Lake may see some smoke today but the bulk of the fire is 14 miles to the south west. This fire line is reminiscent of the fires about 10 years ago. Those fires did not get into the Bucks Lake Area they stopped outside on the ridges and containment lines.
I drove through the Brush Creek area and the dozers were working on the sides of the Oro-Quincy Highway expanding the width on the sides of the pavement, pushing out the dirt and debris to form an additional containment line.
Lets hope for calm winds and ask for rain into the future. It should be snowing in November at Bucks Lake. As it has in the past.
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07:50 11/12/18
Who’s working on the fire?
Engines: 571 Water Tenders: 59 Helicopters: 21 Hand Crews: 91 Dozers: 88
Total Personnel: 4555
Air Tankers: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression
missions as conditions allow.
That’s alot of equipment and firefighters. BE SAFE OUT THERE. Wind is forecast to decrease and that should help
WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE 747 AIRCRAFT MAKE SEVERAL RETARDANT DROPS. THAT AIRCRAFT CAN LEAVE A RETARDANT LINE OVER 1 MILE LONG. It carries 18,500 gallons of retardant.
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08:20 11/11/2018
Emergency Operations Center in Quincy is open for business
Supporting Evacuees FOOD SHELTER and all services available at the Fair Grounds
HWY 70 CLOSED
Back Road ORO-QUINCY HIGHWAY CLOSED
Brush Creek, Berry Creek area is under evacuation order.
Bucks Lake Safe
Winds are predicted to increase through out the day.
Bucks Lake has good air quality (right now) back road is closed at Grubbs Cow Camp
EMERGENCY CALL 911
Bucks Lake Fire has personal on active stand by and our rescue truck is in full service. Meadow Valley is available for mutual aid to Bucks Lake Area.
Chief 7900
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Saturday Night 7:00 pm 11/10/2018
The back road is closed at Grubbs Cow Camp NO TRAFFIC TOWARDS OROVILLE. ( this could be several days) From the detour onto the dirt part of the road all the way to Lake Oroville is under evacuation order.
Plumas Fairgrounds is open for evacuee’s. Red Cross is operational at the fair grounds.
BUCKS LAKE FIRE IS AT THE READY IN THE BUCKS LAKE AREA We have alerted Meadow Valley and are in communications on a regular basis with our mutual aid responders Meadow Valley Fire.
HWY 70 CLOSED
ORO-QUINCY ROAD (BACK ROAD) CLOSED
BRUSH CREEK EVACUATED
BERRY CREEK EVACUATED
PARADISE no words describe the carnage
RED FLAG through Sunday night wind gusts could reach 50 MPH
just a happy thought we could sure use a weather change Hang in there folks
January 23, 2017
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As of 11/10/18 12:00 the back road is open BUT they are evacuating Berry and Brush Creek. 2:20 PM EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTER IS BEING SET UP AT PLUMAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN QUINCY.
Bucks Lake Firefighters are standing by in case of a Bucks Lake Emergency
Bucks Lake Fighters are standing by ready to deploy in the event of a Bucks Lake emergency
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7:15 Saturday 11/10/2018 Camp Fire
Fire is over 100,000 acres
20% contained
6437 Homes burned
260 Business Destroyed
Highway 70 still closed
The smoke is starting to waft into Bucks Lake area. Although it is light the smoke is clearly visible, and you can smell it.
Winds are forecast to increase tonight through November 12th with red flag conditions
Road Conditions http://www.dot.ca.gov
Burn Ban in effect until further notice
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7:15 pm 11/9/2018
Fire is 122 square miles
6437 Residences burned
260 Business destroyed
SIZE: 90, 000 acres
35 persons missing
5% containment
These fire statistics rival the Napa/Sonoma Fire last year.
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CAMP FIRE DAY 2 11/9/18 10:38
OVER 2,000 STRUCTURES BURNED
OVER 70,000 ACRES
5% containment
Hwy 70 closed
Bucks Lake is still safe and sound no smoke less wind than yesterday.
Heavy traffic on the back road due to Hwy 70 closure. Powers on at Bucks Lake and in Quincy
CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits
in Lassen, Modoc and Plumas Counties
Bucks Lake Fire Department Inc. 