Incident Update Moccasin Fire

Date:
07/02/2024
Time:
8:46 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.

Road Closures

Road closures in the area. 

Evacuation Shelters

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.

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.