Incident Update Moccasin Fire
- Date:
- 07/03/2024
- Time:
- 5:58 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
- 30%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Extreme heat and low humidity created tough conditions for firefighters, demanding increased vigilance and endurance to manage the conditions effectively. Crews will continue throughout the night to construct and fortify control lines and mop up hot spots.
Evacuations: There have been changes to the areas under evacuation orders and warnings, but they remain in effect. Traffic control points are also in place. The evacuation shelter at Cameron Park CSD remains open.
Road Closures
Road closures in the area.
Evacuation Shelters
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!