Posted by: thepinetree on 07/29/2014 08:55 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/29/2014 08:55 PM
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Sand Fire Evening Update....The Sand Fire Started By Vehicle Into Dry Grass. 4,240 Acres, 85% Contained, 19 Homes Destroyed, 1,315 Personnel
Plymouth, CA...Fire crews strengthened the established containment lines and continue to mop-up further into the burned area. Acreage increased due to better mapping of the fire. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions in addition to mines are a challenge for firefighters. Damage assessment is ongoing. Resources are continuing to be released. Evacuations: All evacuation orders have been lifted, including Painted Pony Rd. 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. All road closures have been lifted.
Sand Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: July 29, 2014 7:00 pm
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: 4,240 Acres - 85% Contained
Estimated - Containment: August 1, 2014
Structures Destroyed: 19 residences and 47 outbuildings
Evacuations: All evacuation orders have been lifted, including Painted Pony Rd.
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 : All road closures have been lifted.
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: 1,313
Total Fire Engines: 78
Total Fire crews: 46
Total Helicopters: 1
Total Dozers: 7
Total Water Tenders: 26
Incident Management Team: Incident Management Team 2
Long/Lat: -120.7819/38.5691
Conditions: Fire crews strengthened the established containment lines and continue to mop-up further into the burned area. Acreage increased due to better mapping of the fire. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions in addition to mines are a challenge for firefighters. Damage assessment is ongoing. Resources are continuing to be released.
Phone Numbers (530) 647-5218 (Incident Information)
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