| Last Updated: |
July 30, 2014 5:15 pm |
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| Date/Time Started: |
July 25, 2014 4:34 pm |
| Administrative Unit: |
CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit |
| County: |
Amador County |
| Location: |
East of Highway 49, 5 miles north of Plymouth |
| Acres Burned - Containment: |
4,240 Acres - 95% Contained |
| Estimated - Containment: |
August 2, 2014 |
| | | Structures Destroyed: | 19 residences and 47 outbuildings |
| Evacuations: |
All evacuation orders have been lifted, including Painted Pony Rd. The
Red Cross evacuation shelter located at the Ponderosa High School has
been closed.
Residents returning to the area may be required to show
identification and proof of residency. CAL FIRE encourages residents
returning to the area to drive safely and watch for fire equipment and
firefighter activity within those affected areas.
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| Road Closures : | All road closures have been lifted. |
| Injuries: | 1 minor injury |
| Cause: | Vehicle into dry vegetation |
| Cooperating Agencies: |
CHP, El Dorado Co SO, Amador SO, Cal OES, CDCR, El Dorado Co Animal
Control, USFS, BLM, El Dorado Co DOT, CCC, Red Cross, PG&E, Cal
Trans |
| Total Fire Personnel: | 948 |
| Total Fire Engines: | 45 |
| Total Fire crews: | 36 |
| Total Dozers: | 7 |
| Total Water Tenders: | 12 |
| Incident Management Team: | Incident Management Team 2 |
| Long/Lat: |
-120.7819/38.5691 |
| Conditions: | Patrol
and mop-up of the fire will continue for several days. Rugged terrain
and hot, dry weather conditions in addition to hazards associated with
mines within the fire area continue to be a challenge for firefighters.
Excess resources are continuing to be released and/or reassigned to
other incidents. The management of the fire will be transitioned over
to the local Amador/El Dorado CAL FIRE Unit Thursday morning. |
| Phone Numbers |
(530) 647-5218 (Incident Information) |
