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CRIME & SAFETY
Mine truck catches fire on Highway 50
A vehicle fire on Highway 50 led to traffic backups and a hasty cleanup effort in Placerville Monday afternoon. A dump truck returning to Chili Bar Slate Mine caught fire at the intersection of Highway 50 and Spring Street in Placerville at around 1 p.m. The driver, who did not give his name, safely escaped the vehicle before flames consumed the cab, sending a pillar of black smoke billowing into the otherwise clear sky.
1 person dies after being pulled from American River in Auburn
AUBURN — A person died after being pulled from the American River during an attempted water rescue in the Auburn area, officials said Sunday afternoon.It happened during the early afternoon near the confluence of the north and middle forks of the river., near the Auburn swim hole and south of the Foresthill Bridge.The California State Parks Department said its own personnel as well as crews from Cal Fire, Auburn Fire, the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol responded to assist with the search efforts.First responders tried performing medical aid to the individual but the person was declared dead at the scene.Details on exactly what happened have not yet been released. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Auburn cop conducting welfare check shoots dog after being attacked
An Auburn Police officer conducting a welfare check shot a dog after being attacked at a residence Friday night. The Auburn Police Department received a call at 9:22 p.m. May 10 from a “frightened” 11-year-old boy who reported his sister, 14, ran “out of the house and didn’t know where she went,” according to an Auburn PD news release issued Monday.
Busted pipe forces evacuation at Northern California senior housing complex
(FOX40.COM) — An apartment complex for seniors was forced to evacuate on Saturday night after fire crews discovered a busted sprinkler supply pipe in the ceiling. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at the Cottonwood Senior Apartments in Placerville, according to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. Fire crews were called to the apartment […]
Woman drowns near Confluence
A woman drowned Sunday near the Confluence in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Auburn State Recreation Area Superintendent Lauren Shoemaker said a call was received of someone in the water around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, which prompted a water rescue below the Confluence near the No Hands Bridge. While in the...
Video shows moment firefighters doused car engulfed by flames on I-80 in Auburn
AUBURN – Interstate 80 was closed for a short time near Auburn early Monday morning after a car caught fire. The incident happened a little before 3 a.m. near the Bowman Road exit. Exactly what led up to the car catching fire is unclear, but video taken by Cal Fire's Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit showed that it was partially blocking some lanes. Due to the incident, first responders said both directions of I-80 were closed for a time. I-80 was back open after 3 a.m.No injuries were reported.
Auburn incident report: Drunken stolen forklift, sitting in traffic, drowsy driver ends up in creek
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Auburn Police Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Cameron Xavier Crain, 28, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. for an outstanding felony warrant on the 200 block of Foresthill Avenue. At 11:40 p.m., a...
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