Incident Update Moccasin Fire

Date:
07/02/2024
Time:
8:45 PM

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
15%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place.
A temporary evacuation point is at the Placerville Library at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville. Charging stations and water is available. Leashed and kenneled pets are allowed.
Large Animal Shelter: A large animal evacuation shelter is at Saureel Vineyards, 1140 Cold Springs Road, Placerville.

Road Closures

Road closures in the area. 

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.