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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Armario Fire Update from CalFire


ARMARIO FIRE 
Incident Update
8-7-12, 9:33 PM
www.fire.ca.gov

Fire Information Line: (209) 754-5527

Location:
19100 Block Armario Rd, Soulsbyville
County:
Tuolumne County
                                                                 
Acres:
 35-40
  % Containment:
20%

Start Date & Time:
August 7, 2012 6:14PM
  Expected Containment:


Injuries:
None
Cause:
 Under investigation

Structures Threatened:
 Several
  Structures Destroyed:
Two residential structures (A Frame, Stick Frame), one out building, one pickup, one travel trailer

 
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
Fire Engines:
 16
Fire Crews:
5
Bulldozers:
2
                                                                                               
Airtankers:
  4
Helicopters:
2
Water Tenders:
3






Overhead:
11




                                                                                               
Total Personnel:
157
                                                                                          
                                 
Current Situation: 1,300 customers without power, currently no evacuations are in effect, however those that left voluntarily shortly after the fire broke out are not being allowed back home as of yet.

                 
Evacuations: Red Cross will keep Soulsbyville Club House open through the night
               
                                 
Road Closures:  Soulsbyville Road between Willow Springs Drive and Black Oak Road

                 
Cooperating Agencies:   Tuolumne County SO, Red Cross, Tuolumne County FD, Tuolumne City Fire District, CDCR, CHP, PG&E, Tuolumne Utility District