Saturday, August 17, 2013

Fire still raging on Parrots Ferry




BRIDGES FIRE
TCU Incident Update
Saturday, August 17, 2013, 1:35PM
www.fire.ca.gov

Fire Information Line: 209/754-5527

Location:
Parrots Ferry Road and Camp Nine
County:
 Calaveras County
                                                                 
Acres:
 25
% Containment:
 0%

Start Date & Time:
Saturday. August 17, 2013 @ 10:11
Expected Containment:
 Unknown at this update

Injuries:
 None
Structures Destroyed:
Structures in area, but not immediately threatened at this time

Cause:
 Under investigation

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED
Fire Engines:
7
Fire Crews:
4
Bulldozers:
1
Water Tenders:
1
Air Attack:
1


                                                                                               
Airtankers:
2
Helicopters:
1
Total Personnel:
103
                                                                                          
                                 
Current Situation: Access has been an issue.  Steep, rocky terrain, brush and oakwood land type of vegetation.  Concern about the increasing hot and windy afternoon conditions.

                 
Evacuations: None
               
                                 
Evacuation Centers:  None

                 
Cooperating Agencies:   Altaville/Melones Fire, Murphys Fire, Stanislaus National Forest

                 
Additional Information:   Requesting public to be vigilant of fire resources around Parrots Ferry, Camp Nine Road and through the towns of Angels Camp and Vallecito areas