BRIDGES FIRE
TCU Incident Update
August 19, 2013 @ 8:32AM
www.fire.ca.gov
Fire Information
Line: 209/754-5527
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Location:
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Parrott’s
Ferry Road
and Camp Nine
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County:
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Calaveras County
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Acres:
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46
acres – downgraded due to actual mapping processes
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% Containment:
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75%
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Start Date
and Time:
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Saturday,
August 17, 2013,
at
10:11 AM.
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Expected Containment:
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Unknown
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Injuries:
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2
injuries
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Structures Destroyed:
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Structures
in area, but not immediately threatened at this time.
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Cause:
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Under
investigation.
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EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
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Fire Engines:
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5
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Bulldozers:
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0
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Water Tenders:
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2
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Fire Crews:
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3
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Airtankers:
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Helicopters:
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Total Personnel:
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68
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Current Situation: Firefighters continue mopping
up and monitoring area for hot spots.
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Evacuations: None
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Evacuation Centers: None
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Cooperating Agencies: Altaville/Melones Fire; Angels City Fire; Murphys
Fire; West Point Fire; Central Fire; San Joaquin County; Stanislaus County;
Stanislaus National Forest; Los Angeles County Fire.
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Additional Information: Until smoke dissipates air
quality may continue to be an issue for sensitive groups. Keep windows closed and limit strenuous
outdoor activities until air quality improves.
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