Incident Update Mosquito Fire

Situation Summary

Due to the Mosquito Fire continuing to hold within its existing containment lines on the southern and western flanks, a large number of evacuation orders have been lifted this afternoon. Along with the diligent work by firefighters to secure containment lines on these fronts, Unified Command staff have been working constantly with cooperators to ensure that these communities were safe for repopulation. Both Placer and El Dorado County Sheriff Offices’ issued evacuation order reductions today to allow more people back in their homes.

Today, significant amounts of wetting rain covered the fire area due to the storm system holding in the region. Threats of isolated thunderstorms today has remained a concern and firefighters have remained vigilant during these changing weather conditions. Fire behavior was minimized today due to the cooler temperatures, rain showers, and higher humidity. The fuels in the area remain critically dry and small smoke columns from hot spots were visible within the fire’s perimeter this afternoon during periods of passing clouds and sunshine. Firefighters continued constructing direct control lines along the fire’s eastern edge by utilizing hand tools and dozers. Crews are taking advantage of the subdued fire activity to bring primary control lines right up to the fire’s edge. Firefighters worked aggressively in the area below Deadwood Road and the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River to construct more control lines and continue the efforts of increasing containment. Crews continued holding the fire along Eleven Pines Road and continued implementing direct control lines down through McCulloh, Devil’s Peak and into Stumpy Meadows. Crews are continuing efforts to cross the Rubicon River drainage and fully secure the southeast corner of the fire.

With continued rain forecasted overnight, throughout Tuesday, and tapering off Wednesday, firefighters will continue looking for opportunities to construct direct control lines to stop the fire’s growth and increase containment. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the fire area due to the potential for ash and debris flows associated with forecasted thunderstorms. The public should continue monitoring the changing fire and weather conditions over the coming days.

Road Closures

View road closures in the vicinity of the Mosquito Fire on the Caltrans interactive map:
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

U.S. Forest Closures

The Rubicon Jeep Trail Closure went into effect on Friday, September 16 and is covered by two orders: Tahoe National Forest Order No. 17-22-10 which includes lands, roads and trails in the Mosquito Fire Area. View this order and related maps here: https://tinyurl.com/3uapupe5  and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Order No. 19-22-07 https://tinyurl.com/2p9ckfcr

El Dorado National Forest: The forest has issued a Forest Closure Order No. 03-22-16 which includes lands, roads and trails in the Mosquito Fire Area. View this order and related maps here: https://tinyurl.com/5dxz5cp6

Tahoe National Forest: The Tahoe National Forest has issued Forest Closure Order No. 17-22-09 which includes lands, roads and trails in the Mosquito Fire Area. View this order and related maps here:https://tinyurl.com/2dfxw6v9

Structure Status

In both Placer and El Dorado counties, Damage Inspection Specialist (DINS) Teams have completed assessments of all structures within the Mosquito Fire perimeter. The status of each structure can be found on either Placer County’s interactive map tinyurl.com/j9b28ufb or El Dorado County’s interactive map tinyurl.com/4pkujys9.

Placer County:

Placer County residents who are evacuated and live in the following areas; Bath Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Lowe Street, and Chicken Hawk Road should call Placer Alert (530-886-5390) to inquire about the condition of their property. https://tinyurl.com/j9b28ufb

El Dorado County:

Residents can go to the interactive map in the link and zoom in to their property or type their address in the search field.
Please visit: https://tinyurl.com/4pkujys9

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

For maps and evacuation information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/mosquitofire/home

Placer County:
For a map of current evacuation orders in Placer County, please visit:
https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e6172213b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76

Ready Placer Fire Information:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Current-Incidents/

Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following zones in Placer County:
zones: 1A, 3A, 4A, 14, 21 and 22

Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following zones in Placer County:
zones: 1B, 2, 3B, 4B, 5, 6, 7A, 23, and 25.

El Dorado County:
For a map of current evacuation orders in El Dorado County, please visit:
https://eldoradocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bfbfd933f4254a0db4bdbb2ebe866c10&fbclid=IwAR3J_vO2T2MoA2zjHn365vLIISMCF5egSMFVcitiW4mFe1NWN75v65Dt32I

El Dorado County Fire Information:
https://edcgov.us/mosquito-fire-information

Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following areas in El Dorado County:
Stumpy Meadows.

Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following areas in El Dorado County:
Volcanoville, Quintette, Silver Hill, and East Stumpy Meadows.

Evacuation Centers

Placer County
Sierra College
5100 Sierra College Blvd.
Rocklin, CA (enter on Rocklin Road)
Parking will be in Lot B
Shelter will be in cafeteria (building J)

El Dorado County
Cameron Park Services District
2502 Country Club Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Overnight shelter, meals, showers, limited health services, and parking for trailers will be provided. Animals in crates and carriers will be accepted.

Green Valley Community Church
3500 Missouri Flat Road
Placerville, CA
RV parking is limited and no hookups. Small domestic animals in crates or on leashes are allowed (no large animals or birds).

Animal Evacuation Centers

Placer County

Evacuation Warnings

Placer County:

For a map of current evacuation warnings in Placer County, please visit:
https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e6172213b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76

Ready Placer Fire Information:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Current-Incidents/

El Dorado County:

For a map of current evacuation warnings in El Dorado County, please visit:
https://eldoradocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bfbfd933f4254a0db4bdbb2ebe866c10&fbclid=IwAR3J_vO2T2MoA2zjHn365vLIISMCF5egSMFVcitiW4mFe1NWN75v65Dt32I

El Dorado County Fire Information:
https://edcgov.us/mosquito-fire-information

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

Water Tenders

80

Dozers

65

Hand Crews

32

Total Personnel

3037

Cooperating Agencies