Incident Update Aero Fire

Situation Summary

Large fuels and stump holes continue to hold heat and smolder within the fire perimeter. Overnight, firefighters constructed additional fireline and reinforced the existing fireline with mop-up. These efforts will continue today.

Temperatures are expected to increase into the low 90s with relative humidities in the low 20s today. The fire area will experience a continual warming with high temperatures through the weekend.

Fire suppression repair is occurring to minimize surface erosion and protect watersheds and habitats.

Damage Inspections will continue today and the information will be made available when completed.

Road Closures

Pyle Rd. at O’Byrnes Ferry Rd, Rock Creek at Highway 4, Britchen Dr. at the Fire perimeter line, Rock Creek at the fire perimeter line.

Emergency Alerts

Residents can sign up for alerts from Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at the following link: https://fireprevention.calaverasgov.us/Emergency-Alerts

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Calaveras County Evacuation Zones:

CCU – 147-F, CCU – 152-B, CCU – 153-B, CCU – 156-B, CCU – 157-A, CCU -168-B

Evacuation Warnings

Calaveras County Evacuation Zones:

 CCU – 147-C, CCU – 147-E, CCU – 152-C, CCU – 152-D, CCU – 152-E, CCU – 153-A, CCU – 156-C, CCU – 157-B, CCU – 168-C

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

Engines

114

Water Tenders

22

Helicopters

4

Dozers

36

Hand Crews

10

Other

132

Total Personnel

945

Cooperating Agencies