Incident Update Washington Fire

Date:
08/29/2021
Time:
6:46 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
2021-08-29
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
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
17
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Reinforcement of established fire line, cooling of hot-spots, mitigation of hazards and patrol continue. Critical fire conditions of strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry fuels have prompted a Red Flag Warning for Monday morning through Tuesday evening.

Northern California has experienced large fire activity and will likely experience an extended fire season. Fires burning in northern California are exhibiting extreme fire growth based on critical fuel conditions. The prioritization of resources is always based on life, property, and natural resources. Under these drought conditions, wildfires are burning rapidly with extreme severity and have traveled up to 8 miles in a single day. Fire spread is fuel driven and does not depend on wind speed, as we have seen in previous years. Firefighters are experiencing conditions never seen before, such as increased rates of spread, spotting and active nighttime burning. We coordinate very closely with the US Forest Service and CalOES for our local and out of state partners, to ensure resources are shared. 

Evacuation Orders:

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

  • Golden Dove Lane, Silver Pine Drive

Evacuation Warnings:

  • None

Road Closures:

  • None

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.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
7
Water Tenders
2
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
3

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