Incident Update Mosquito Fire

Situation Summary

On Wednesday, developing showers and thunderstorms moved over the Mosquito Fire from southwest to the northeast. Moderate rain and lightning strikes were observed over the fire throughout the day, with temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s. Rain showers ended around 9:00 p.m. last night with dry weather and local fog setting in throughout the night hours. Over the past four days, the wetting storm system produced rain totals from 1 to 3 inches over all areas of the fire.

Today, clear skies with warmer and drier conditions will allow fuels to start drying again with the increased potential for fire activity. This warmer and drier period with light west winds will continue to build through the weekend and early next week. Due to the continued work of firefighters and cooperators, all evacuation orders for both Placer and El Dorado counties have now been lifted, allowing residents to return home.

Firefighters continue to patrol the fire perimeter along the southern and western flanks along Quintette, Volcanoville, Todd Valley, and Foresthill communities. These crews are ensuring that no smoldering hot spots remain close to the fire’s edge and that no new issues emerge as we enter into drier weather. Suppression repair work has also started in these areas where fire suppression efforts have ended. Containing the eastern flank of the fire remains a top priority for firefighters. Crews have been aggressively constructing direct and indirect control lines in all parts of the eastern flank, despite the wet and inclement weather. The warmer weather will help roads start drying out, allowing firefighters to access portions of the fireline with the equipment they previously could not reach due to the wet and muddy road conditions. With improved weather comes the ability to utilize aircraft more readily. Helicopters will assist ground crews with reconnaissance to search out hot spots as well as water and retardant dropping missions throughout the day.

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

Post Fire Assistance

Placer County Local Assistance Center: tinyurl.com/65xbsw6t

• 24750 Main St., Foresthill, California (old Foresthill Elementary School)

• September 22, 2022 (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and September 23, 2022 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

El Dorado County Local Assistance Center: tinyurl.com/9svdyrr3

• 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California

• September 21, 22, 23 (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and September 24, 2022 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information

EVACUATIONS — PLACER COUNTY
Interactive evacuation map: placer.ca.gov/evacuations, Mosquito Fire information: tinyurl.com/234azf6d


EVACUATIONS — EL DORADO COUNTY
Interactive evacuation map: bit.ly/3ATtqao, Mosquito Fire information: edcgov.us/mosquito-fire-information

Evacuation Centers

Placer County
Sierra College - (Closing midday, Thursday, 9-22-2022)
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

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

2023

Cooperating Agencies