Incident Update Aero Fire
- Date:
- 06/19/2024
- Time:
- 6:49 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
- 45%
- Structures Threatened
- 542
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 2
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Fire behavior was minimal today with most activity observed in islands of unburned vegetation that are burning and smoldering. Firefighters continued fireline construction, strengthening of established lines and mop-up of heat pockets along the perimeter today. These efforts will continue overnight.
Weather over the fire area will remain typical for the fire area with relative humidities improving overnight. Slightly warmer temperatures are expected through Thursday.
Fire suppression repair has begun in some areas to minimize surface erosion and protect watersheds and habitats.
Damage Inspectors are conducting assessments, the information will be made available when they are completed.
Evacuation Shelters
- Mark Twain Elementary School Shelter - 646 Stanislaus Aveue, Angels Camp, CA
- Valley Springs Veterans Hall Evacuation Center - 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, CA
Animal Evacuation Shelter
- Calaveras County Fairgrounds Livestock Evacuation Center
101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA - Valley Springs Veterans Hall Evacuation Center
189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, CA
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: Zones CCU – 147-C, CCU – 152-B, CCU – 153-B, CCU -168-B
Evacuation Warnings
Calaveras County Evacuation Zones:
All Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Calaveras County
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 129
- Water Tenders
- 21
- Helicopters
- 5
- Dozers
- 36
- Hand Crews
- 11
- Other
- 146
- Total Personnel
- 1014
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, Altaville Melones Fire Protection District. |