Incident Update Washington Fire

Date:
08/27/2021
Time:
7:12 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
100
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
17
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Fire crews conducted direct fire line construction, mop-up, and patrol operations today, that will continue through tonight. Challenges firefighters faced today included, working with limited resources due to several fires in the surrounding area, lack of aircraft support due to smoke and limited visibility and fatigue as several resources that are assigned to the fire have been actively fighting fire for over 48 hours. Firefighters are working in cooperation with several utilities to secure damaged infrastructure and mitigate hazardous trees within the fire perimeter.

EVACUATION ORDERS:

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

  • North Drive, Chabroullian Lane, Golf Links Road (between Highway 108 and Chabroullian), McKibbon Drive, Constance Lane, Mountain Vista Court, Circle Drive, Alley Drive, Golden Dove Lane, Silver Pine Drive, and Southgate Drive (where the pavement ends)

EVACUATION WARNINGS:

  • Remain in place in the surrounding area within a mile of the Evacuation Order zone.

ROAD CLOSURES:

  • Stockton Road is closed between Highway 108 and the Foothills Cafe.

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

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

EVACUATION CENTERS:

Tuolumne Memorial Hall
18375 Fir Ave.
Tuolumne, CA

Westside Pavillion- Rv’s and Trailers
17807 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA
Anyone with inquiries should call 209-533-5151.

ANIMAL EVACUATIONS:

  • Small Animal: Jamestown Animal Control
    10040 Victoria Way Jamestown
  • Large Animal:Frogtown Fairgrounds 
    2465 Gun Club Dr. Angels Camp
  • Animal Assistance, contact Animal Control at 928-287-5110

Property Damage Assessment:

Damage assessment for structures has been completed. Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services requests residents and property owners utilize the Disaster Assistance Center listed below for address verification.

Disaster Assistance Center:

A disaster assistance center will be open tomorrow, August 29th , 2021 fo residents affected by the fire or property owners needing address verification. The
center will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
9
Water Tenders
3
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
4

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
California Highway Patrol, Calaveras County Sheriff’s, Calaveras County OES, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Conservation Corps, City of Sonora