Incident Update Coyote Fire
- Date:
- 08/23/2025
- Time:
- 5:42 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Coyote Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-08-20
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Coyoteville Lane & Cedar Creek Road, Somerset
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- El Dorado
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 38
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is located in a remote area with limited access and rough terrain. More than 1,250 personnel from multiple agencies continue to work the incident. Resources continue to fight the fire from the air and ground. Evacuation warnings are in place.