Incident Update Bridge Fire
- Date:
- 09/06/2021
- Time:
- 6:52 PM
Information Line:: 211
Media Line:: (530) 906-1563
Incident Facts
- Name
- Bridge Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2021-09-05
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Under the Foresthill bridge in Auburn
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Placer
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: CALFIRE Nevada-Placer Unit, Placer County Sheriff, California State Parks
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 411
- Containment
- 15%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Current Situation:
A few hot spots remained visible on the Bridge Fire today, but were located well within the interior of the current fire perimeter. Firefighters efforts focused on mopup of these hot spots on all portions of the fire. Additionally, fire personnel worked to improve and build containment lines, resulting in the increased containment.
The evacuation orders and evacuation warnings have been lifted in all areas of the fire. However, the Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed.
Foresthill Road has also reopened, and to ensure safety of fire personnel, a temporary speed limit of 25 mph from Lincoln Way to Upper Lake Clementine is in place. Stopping, parking, or loitering is not permissible on Foresthill Road. Old Foresthill Road from Highway 49 to Foresthill Road remains closed due.
For more information on what to expect and look for after a wildfire, go to https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/after-a-wildfire/
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation & Warning Orders:
All evacuation orders for the areas surrounding the Bridge Fire have been lifted.
The Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed until further notice.
All evacuation warnings for the areas surrounding the Bridge Fire have been lifted.
Road Closures:
Foresthill Road will reopen with a temporary speed reduction to 25 mph from Lincoln Way to Upper Lake Clementine. Additional restrictions include no stopping, parking, or loitering on Foresthill Road.
Old Foresthill Road remains closed from Highway 49 to Foresthill Road.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 37
- Water Tenders
- 14
- Dozers
- 11
- Hand Crews
- 20
- Total Personnel
- 507