CFPD part of strike team headed to Sands fire in Amador County

At approximately 5:00 am 7-26-14 Copper Fire along with Central, Murphys, Altaville and San Andreas were asked to form a Type III (wildland) Engine strike team to head out to the Sands Fire in Amador County.

Photo courtesy Vino Noceto Winery

Sand Incident Information:
Last Updated:	July 25, 2014 10:30 pm
Date/Time Started:	July 25, 2014 4:30 pm
Administrative Unit:	Amador- Eldorado
County:	Amador
Location:	East of Highway 49, 5 miles north of Plymouth
Acres Burned - Containment:	1300 Acres 20% Contained
Structures Threatened:	250
Structures Destroyed:	3
Evacuations:	Sand Ridge Road, Fresh Water, Burlwood, Morales Ranch Road, Vintage Trail, Upton Road, Twin Rivers Road,
Road Closures :	Sand Ridge Road
Injuries:	1 minor injury
Cause:	Under investigation
Total Fire Personnel:	500