Incident Update Aero Fire

Date:
06/20/2024
Time:
6:31 PM

Aero Fire Information: (209) 754-5527

Aero Fire Information: aerofire2024tcu@gmail.com

Incident Facts

Name
Aero Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-17
Incident Status
Active
Location
Rock Creek Road and Highway 4, North of Copperopolis
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Calaveras
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
5,351
Containment
58%
Structures Threatened
542
Structures Destroyed
3
Structures Damaged
1
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

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 Zones

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

Assigned Resources

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

Name Phone Address URL
Cal OES, California Highway Patrol, Calaveras County Sheriff’s, Calaveras County OES, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Conservation Corps, Calaveras County Water District, Nor Cal Power Authority, PG&E, Copperopolis Fire Protection District