Bridges Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 46 Acres
  • 1 County: Calaveras
Last Updated
08/19/2013 7:10 AM
Date Started
08/17/2013 10:11 AM
Date Contained
08/19/2013 7:10 AM
Location Information
Parrott's Ferry Road north of the bridge, near Vallecito & New Melones Lake
Latitude / Longitude
[38.06231,-120.45233]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 169
    Personnel
  • 18
    Helicopters
  • 30
    Engines
  • 18
    Dozers
  • 18
    Water Tenders
  • 18
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Current Situation: Brush and oak woodland vegetation. Access has been an issue. Steep, rocky terrain makes fire suppression work extremely difficult especially during the nighttime hours.

Additional Information: Please exercise great caution while driving through the towns of Angels Camp and Vallecito, and in the areas of Parrott’s Ferry Road and Camp Nine Road. Please watch for fire vehicles and personnel. Smoke may reduce visibility, especially at night. Until smoke dissipates air quality may continue to be an issue for sensitive groups. Keep windows closed and limit strenuous outdoor activities until air quality improves.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 2
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit

Altaville/Melones Fire; Angels City Fire; Murphys Fire; West Point Fire; Central Fire; San Joaquin County; Stanislaus County; Stanislaus National Forest; Los Angeles County Fire.