Public Safety · Amador County
A gas leak forced evacuations at the Amador County Administrative Center and District Attorney's Office on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, according to the sheriff's office. The Sheriff's Office lobby was closed to the public while crews responded, and residents were asked to avoid the affected area. Officials confirmed no other evacuations were necessary and that public safety employees remained on duty. A planning commission meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday was canceled due to the incident.
Public Safety · Amador County
A wildfire named the Blue Fire was first discovered at 3:32 p.m. on October 13, 2026, burning on private land in Amador County, California. As of the report's publication at 5:30 p.m. that day, containment status was unknown and the cause remained undetermined. No evacuation orders or specific threat assessments were included in the initial notice.
Public Safety · Amador County
A new wildfire named the Amber Fire was first discovered at 1:38 a.m. on Oct. 13, burning on private land in Amador County, California. As of publication at 1:59 a.m., no containment information was available and the cause had not been determined. The report is sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.
