Incident Update Washington Fire

Date:
08/26/2021
Time:
6:43 PM
https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountysheriff

Information Line: (209) 754-5527

CAL FIRE: www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

Animal Assistance, contact Animal Control: (928) 287-5110

Incident Facts

Name
Washington Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-08-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Golf Links Road and Highway 108, West of Sonora
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tuolumne
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
81
Containment
5%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Extreme fire behavior and dry fuels created an aggressive firefight this afternoon.  Crews will remain engaged in structure defense and construct fire line throughout
the night.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:

For the latest road closures and evacuation information in Tuolumne County please visit: https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountysheriff

  • 108 up Stockton Rd to Washington, S Washington to 108. This includes residences and motels on Stockton Rd.
  • Current mandatory evacuation roads
    Alley Dr, Golden Dove, Circle Dr, McKibbon, Golf Links, North Dr, Crooked Ln, Sonora Ave, Southgate Rd, Gerrymander.

EVACUATION WARNINGS:
City of Sonora, Panorama Dr, Rough & Ready, Gibbs, Jamestown Rd, Racetrack Rd, Mill Vila Estates

ROAD CLOSURES:
Hwy 108

EVACUTATION MAP:
https://tinyurl.com/8d9py3bv

Sign up for emergency notifications at: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1170/Emergency-Alert

ANIMAL EVACAUATIONS:

  • Small Animal: Jamestown Animal Control
    10040 Victoria Way Jamestown
  • Large Animal:Frogtown Fairgrounds
    2465 Gun Club Dr. Angels Camp