Incident Update Mosquito Fire

Situation Summary

Yesterday, the Mosquito fire remained fairly active despite slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Firefighters have been constructing direct control lines on the southwest corner of the fire near the community of Foresthill. Today, firefighters will continue to mop up and secure the fireline in these areas. As crews progress north along Chicken Hawk Road, they will be constructing indirect control lines due to the difficult terrain. If necessary, they will utilize defensive firing operations when conditions are favorable.

The north and northeast sides of the fire continue to be very active due to the extremely dry fuels in the area, and crews are working hard to stay ahead of the fire’s progress. Due to the steep and rugged terrain, firefighters continue to assess for opportunities to build indirect control lines to the north and northeast of the fire around Mosquito Ridge Road. On the southeast portion of the fire, the spread will follow along ridgelines flanks, and crews will continue to build control lines from Stumpy Meadows to tie into existing fuel breaks moving to the north.

Crews have made significant progress and added containment on the fire's southern edge along Volcano Road with direct dozer and handlines. A large number of resources have been placed on this southern edge to hold the fire and keep it from spreading south to communities such as Quintette. Today, crews will continue to mop up and strengthen more of these control lines to increase containment.

Overnight, firefighters utilized strategic firing operations along their control lines around the southwest corner of the fire near Buckeye Point and were able to tie into the American River. Today, crews will continue strengthening and holding these lines to hook the corner of the fire coming around to Baltimore Ridge. Aircraft will continue to be used to assist ground crews as the air quality allows.

Cooler temperatures, along with smoke and clouds, are forecasted for Sunday. The increase in humidity and shading produced by the smoke inversion and clouds should temporarily moderate fire behavior but expected afternoon southwest winds will lift the inversion and create better ventilation for increased fire activity. Crews will remain vigilant of changing weather conditions due to forecasted thunderstorms to the east of the fire along the Sierra Crest.

Road Closures

Placer and El Dorado County: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

 

U.S. Forest Closures

El Dorado National Forest: The forest has issued a Forest Closure Order No. 03-22-16 which includes 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 roads and trails in the Mosquito Fire Area. View this order and related maps here:https://tinyurl.com/2dfxw6v9

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

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

Placer County:
Ready Placer Fire Information:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Current-Incidents/
For a map of current evacuation orders in Placer County, please visit:
https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e6172213b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76

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

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)
**THE PREVIOUS SHELTER IN AUBURN HAS NOW CLOSED**

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
This location with accept human and small domestic animals on leashes or in creates. No Large animal and no birds. Limited RV parking and no hookups.

Animal Evacuation Centers

Placer County
Placer County Animal Services Center
11232 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949

Diamond Spring Shelter
6435 Capitol Avenue
Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Flying M Ranch
5421 Buck Mountain Road
Placerville, CA 95667

Evacuation Warnings

Placer County:

Ready Placer Fire Information:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/07930e6e8f034ae4bba71e8bfedb2779/page/Current-Incidents/
For a map of current evacuation warnings in Placer County, please visit:
https://bit.ly/3BtKFk4

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

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

1700

Cooperating Agencies