Incident Update Colorado Fire

Date:
01/26/2022
Time:
7:18 PM

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
60%
Structures Threatened
225
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity was minimal today, with lighter winds across the Colorado Fire. Crews continue strengthening control lines. Weather is expected to be favorable for mop-up conditions Thursday.

ROAD CLOSURES:

Highway 1 is closed from Garrapata Creek to Point Sur.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

EVACUATION ORDERS:

All evacuation orders have been lifted.

EVACUATION CENTERS:

Colorado Fire evacuees needing shelter assistance can contact 2-1-1 for information and assistance. The Carmel Middle School Shelter has closed.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
41
Water Tenders
6
Helicopters
2
Air Tankers
0
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
19
Total Personnel
437

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