Saturday, September 6, 2014

Jackson Fire update - 68 acres 70% contained



JACKSON FIRE

Incident Update
9-06-14, 8:30 AM
www.fire.ca.gov

Fire Information Line: (209) 754-5527

Location:
Intersection of Highway 49 and Jacksonville Road, near the community of Moccasin
County: Tuolumne
Start Time
9-4-14, 11:51 AM
                                                                 
Acres:
 68 Acres
  % Containment:
 70%


Injuries:
 2 minor
Cause:
 Under investigation

Structures Threatened:
 0
  Structures Destroyed:
 0

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED:
Fire Engines:
2
Fire Crews:
1


Total Personnel:
25
                                                                                               
                                                                                          
                                 
Current Situation: Crews will continue mop-up operations today, remaining on scene until the fire is completely out.

                 
Evacuations: None
               
                                 
Road Closures:  None

                 
Cooperating Agencies:   BLM, USFS, Tuolumne County Fire Department, Copperopolis Fire Protection District, CHP, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, Don Pedro Recreation Agency, Cal Trans, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department.

                 
Additional Information:  CAL FIRE asks that you continue to be very careful during any outdoor activities that may start a wildfire. Use power equipment only in cleared areas, with water immediately available. Make sure that all tools and recreational equipment with internal combustion engines have spark arresters installed. Avoid driving or parking in dry grass. Visit www.readyforwildfire.org for more fire safety information.