Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2014 09:56 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/29/2014 09:56 AM
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Sand Fire Morning Update....The Sand Fire Started By Vehicle Into Dry Grass. 3,800 Acres, 80% Contained, 13 Homes Destroyed, 1,617 Personnel
Plymouth, CA...Fire crews continue to strengthen established containment lines and extend mop-up further into the burned area. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions remain a challenge. Resources will continue to be released throughout the day. Several resources were emergency demobilized during the late evening hours to support new incidents. Evacuations: As of 9:00 a.m. today, the Evacuation Orders for Freshwater Rd., Lone Barn Rd., including Moco Canyon Rd., Bell Ranch Rd. and Twin Rivers Rd. have been lifted. Painted Pony and Dwyer Rd., still remain under the current Evacuation Order....
Sand Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: July 29, 2014 9:10 am
Date/Time Started: July 25, 2014 4:34 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
County: Amador County
Location: East of Highway 49, 5 miles north of Plymouth
Acres Burned - Containment: 3,800 Acres - 80% Contained
Estimated - Containment: August 1, 2014
Structures Threatened: 515
Structures Destroyed: 13 residences and 38 outbuildings
Evacuations: As of 9:00 a.m. today, the Evacuation Orders for Freshwater Rd., Lone Barn Rd., including Moco Canyon Rd., Bell Ranch Rd. and Twin Rivers Rd. have been lifted. Painted Pony and Dwyer Rd., still remain under the current Evacuation Order.
Residents returning to the area may be required to show identification and proof of residency. CAL FIRE encourages residents returning to the area to drive safely and watch for fire equipment and firefighter activity within those affected areas.
Road Closures : Freshwater Rd at Vintage Trail, Painted Pony Rd, Dwyer Rd, Lone Barn Rd, Moco Canyon Rd, Bell Ranch Rd and Twin Rivers Rd.
Injuries: 1 minor injury
Cause: Vehicle into dry vegetation
Cooperating Agencies: CHP, El Dorado Co SO, Amador SO, Cal OES, CDCR, El Dorado Co Animal Control, USFS, BLM, El Dorado Co DOT, CCC, Red Cross, PG&E, Cal Trans
Total Fire Personnel: 1,617
Total Fire Engines: 116
Total Fire crews: 54
Total Helicopters: 1
Total Dozers: 8
Total Water Tenders: 33
Incident Management Team: Incident Management Team 2
Long/Lat: -120.7819/38.5691
Conditions: Fire crews continue to strengthen established containment lines and extend mop-up further into the burned area. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions remain a challenge. Resources will continue to be released throughout the day. Several resources were emergency demobilized during the late evening hours to support new incidents.
Phone Numbers (530) 647-5218 (Incident Information)
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