Incident Update Washington Fire

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Firefighters continue to construct containment line, reinforce established fire line, cool off hot spots, mitigate hazards and patrol. Critical fire conditions of strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry fuels have prompted a Red Flag Warning for this 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. 

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

Evacuation Orders:

• None

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

Disaster Assistance:

Tuolumne County OES and American Red Cross will be assisting those folks whose homes/structures were destroyed as a result of the fire. If you were unable to get to the Disaster Assistance Center on Saturday, please call the public information line starting tomorrow, Monday August 30th 8-5. At (209) 533-5151. 

Animal Evacuations:

• Small Animal:
  Jamestown Animal Control
  10040 Victoria Way Jamestown
• 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.

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

Engines

9

Water Tenders

0

Dozers

5

Hand Crews

2

Cooperating Agencies