The source of the fire was a power line fire that allegedly began in Peoria flat and traveled up the power line to Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) fire camp starting a small vegetation fire and leaving the town of Copperopolis and some surrounding areas without electricity.
CalFire and SCC firefighters made quick work of the 3 acre fire and had containment at approximately 11 am.
PG&E had power restored to most of Copper just after noon however PG&E trucks are still on scene at SCC and the SCC is using emergency power backup.
According to CDCR PIO Lt Kelsey, all programs during the time of the fire were shut down and emergency head counts were completed for staff and inmates.
Total personnel:
20 calfire
one baseline crew / 8 engines
one helicopter checking lines to make sure additional fires did not travel up the lines
Total 10,000 gallons of water to completely contain and extinguish fire.
