Incident Update Aero Fire

Situation Summary

Minimal fire activity was observed overnight. Firefighters continue to secure and reinforce control lines. Smoke will be visible within the fire’s boundary for potentially several weeks and is not a concern as firefighters will be actively patrolling the area. Remember that crews remain in the area; please use caution when driving.

Weather is anticipated to be consistent with yesterday’s observations but slightly warmer. Warming will continue through the weekend. 

Fire suppression repair is ongoing. 

Damage Inspections have been completed and the affected property owners have been notified.

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