[UPDATE 9:45 p.m.] Power Lines Down Blocking Salmon Creek Road
Both lanes of Salmon Creek road are closed.
According to PG&E, their estimated time of arrival is 1:55 p.m. and over 90 customers are without power. Currently, they estimate power will be restored by 5:15 p.m.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were flames on both sides of the road albeit not very large flames. This highlights that Salmon Creek Road is one of the area where fire could trap hundreds of residents.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 1:32 p.m.: The Incident Commander reports there were five small spots all self extinguished.
UPDATE 2:19 p.m.: Road is now open.
UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: PG&E back on.
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Glad to hear the flames are out. Praying that all will be safe, including the PGE workers.
🕯🇺🇸🌳Any word at what might have brought down the lines?
I think it’s time to open up the old roads going to Myers flat and beyond. Salmon Creek could be a death trap especially sunny side, one way in one way out.
We are presently investigating escape routes in case of fire because Salmon Creek and Thomas Rd. have no outlets. We could be trapped. At present we have decided the school meadow would be the safest place to gather. We have a large pond in a meadow that we can escape to. We have a canoe to get under should smoke be thick. Plan your escape! Buy N-95 masks at Piersons or amazon ahead of time. They are often sold out just when you need them.
What about the old access road through the Phelps ranch to perry meadows . That road has to still exist , maybe a couple gates need opening .