Incident Update Crozier Fire

Date:
08/13/2024
Time:
2:25 PM

Information Line: 510-507-1560

Incident Facts

Name
Crozier Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-06
Incident Status
Active
Location
North West of Slate Mountain
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE AEU, Eldorado National Forest and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,938
Containment
52%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Last night, cooler-than-normal temperatures and higher humidity allowed firefighters to gain additional containment of the fire. The percentage of containment is now 52 percent. The fire continues to smolder in steep, rugged terrain with abundant dry fuel. Today, firefighters will continue to mop up hot spots within the fire perimeter, working from the edges toward the interior. Dozer operations are improving secondary and tertiary contingency lines, which will serve as fuel breaks in future fire events.
Yesterday, a second area previously evacuated was allowed to return to their homes. That is in addition to those announced on Sunday.

Incident Photos & Video

Crozier Fire Terrain Video

Crozier Fire Videos

Crozier Fire Photo Album

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders, Warnings & Repopulation

Evacuation Zone Repopulation Information:
The Evacuation Warning zone has been lifted for the Crozier Fire, however the Evacuation Order remains around the footprint of the fire. For safety, as Rock Creek Rd. is extremely narrow, please use the traffic flow plan that has been suggested as there will still be Fire Personnel and equipment traveling in the area. Areas of the El Dorado National Forrest remain under a forest closure. Please refer to the U.S. Forest Service for more information regarding the closure order at www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado and U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
An Area Closure Order is in effect for the Crozier Fire area on the Eldorado National Forest to provide for public safety during wildland fire suppression efforts and forest rehabilitation work. It is temporarily prohibited to be on any National Forest System lands within the closure area, for more information and to view the closure order and map visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1199927.pdf
Please refer to perimetermap.com for the most current information on Evacuation Warning Zones that are being changed to a repopulation zone.

Animal Evacuation Center

  • Animal Control at 6435 Capitol Ave, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, 530-621-5795

Incident Map

Crozier Fire 3D Map Viewer

Crozier Incident Maps

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
99
Water Tenders
41
Helicopters
12
Dozers
33
Hand Crews
38
Other
4
Total Personnel
1590

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Eldorado National Forest, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, AT&T, UC Berkeley Blodget Forest, Cal OES, California Conservation Corp., CDCR, California Highway Patrol (CHP), El Dorado County, El Dorado Irrigation District (EID), Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, PG&E, Red Cross (Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer), Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), Siller Brothers.