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Monday, June 23, 2014

Oak Fire/ PoolStation fire 85 acres 90% contained

OAK Fire
TCU Incident Update #7
July 23, 2014, 5:17PM

Fire Information Line: 209/754-5527

Location:
Oak Valley Rd X Pool Station Road
County:
Calaveras County

Acres:
85
% Containment:
90

Start Date
and Time:

June 22, 2014
12:37PM
Expected Containment:
Unknown at this time
Injuries:
1 minor
Structures Destroyed:

1 outbuilding
Cause:

Under investigation



EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
Fire Engines:
20
Bulldozers:
2
Water Tenders:
6
Fire Crews:
10
Air attack:

Airtankers:

Helicopters:

Total Personnel:
238
                               
Current Situation: Residential Structures and power lines in the area. 

               
Evacuations: Evacuations in the Riata Way area have been LIFTED
               
                               
Evacuation Centers:  Was located at Copperopolis Elementary

               
Cooperating Agencies:   Central Fire, Mokelumne Hill Fire, San Andreas Fire, Angels Fire, Copperopolis Fire, Altaville/Melones Fire, PG&E, CHP, Calaveras County SO, Groveland Hot Shots

               
Additional Information:  Crews continue working on the fire, checking for hot spots, and mopping up.  10 engines and 4 hand crews will be on scene working throughout the night.  Visit www.readyforwildfire.org for information on how to make your home ready for wildfire and detailed defensible space information. www.fire.ca.gov for incident information statewide.