Incident Update Washington Fire

Date:
08/27/2021
Time:
7:21 AM
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
2021-08-27
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
10%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are continuing to construct and strengthen direct fire line. Damage assessment for structures has begun and will continue today. Power remains out in portions of Sonora due to damaged powerlines. Warming temperatures with lowering humidity are expected today into the weekend. Wind will generally be upslope during the day, turning downslope at night. Locally gusty west wind is possible this afternoon.

EVACUATION ORDERS:

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 from Wigwam Rd. Jamestown to Stockton Rd. (Hwy. 49)
    Stockton Rd (Hwy 49) From Hwy 108 to Southgate Dr. Sonora

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