Incident Update Moccasin Fire
- Date:
- 07/03/2024
- Time:
- 6:52 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Moccasin Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-02
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Moccasin Trail, West of Somerset
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- El Dorado
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 51
- Containment
- 25%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place. Crews will continue throughout the day to strengthen the control lines and mop up hot spots.
Assisting agencies: U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, El Dorado Hills Fire Department, Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District, Garden Valley Fire Protection District, CHP - Placerville, Tribal Fire • Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and Rescue Fire Department.
Road Closures
Road closures in the area.
Evacuation Shelters
Placerville Library at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.
- Charging stations and water is available. Leashed and kenneled pets are allowed.
Cameron Park CSD, 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park
- Overnight Shelter
Animal Evacuation Shelters
Large Animal Shelter: A large animal evacuation shelter is at Saureel Vineyards, 1140 Cold Springs Road, Placerville.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!
A temporary emergency shelter has been established at the El Dorado County Library on Fair Lane in Placerville.