Incident Update Colorado Fire

Date:
01/25/2022
Time:
9:02 AM

Incident Website: www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents

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Incident Facts

Name
Colorado Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-01-21
Incident Status
Active
Location
Palo Colorado Canyon, Big Sur, south of Carmel-by-the-sea
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Counties
Monterey
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Benito Monterey Unit & Mid Coast Fire
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
700
Containment
45%
Structures Threatened
225
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire behavior was moderate overnight. Onshore winds have increased along the Big Sur Coast. The onshore winds have increased humidity along the coast. Similar conditions are anticipated for Tuesday. Firefighters will continue strengthening control lines and mopping-up hot spots.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

EVACUATION INFORMATION:

Evacuation orders remain in place.

Evacuation Center(s): The Red Cross is issuing hotel vouchers.  Carmel Middle School evacuation center has closed.
Road Closures: Highway 1 is closed from Garrapata Creek to Point Sur. Essential services will be allowed to access Big Sur between 12:00pm and 5:00pm Tuesday.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
53
Water Tenders
9
Helicopters
3
Air Tankers
0
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
15
Other
1
Total Personnel
476

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CAL FIRE, CAL OES, Mid Coast Fire Brigade, Big Sur Volunteer Fire Department, Monterey County Regional Fire District, North Monterey County Fire District, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and California State Parks