U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
LASTEST UPDATE:
August 15, 2021 at 7:11 PM
Moderate fire behavior observed. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings issued. Threat to power and communication infrastructure, private timberland, agricultural lands, critical wildlife habitat, historical and cultural sites, The Consumes watershed and The Mokelumne Wilderness Class 1 Airshed. Fire is being managed under Unified Command with the Eldorado N.F and CAL Fire.
Location: 4 miles S. of Grizzly Flats, 2 miles E. of Omo Ranch
Summary: Last night at USFS, CALFIRE, Pioneer Fire Protection District, CHP and other organizations responded to a fire in the Omo Ranch area near Sopiago Creek Road. Night firefighting and challenging terrain made accessing the fire difficult. The fire burned very actively throughout the night. Direct attack was used where possible to do so safely. Multiple resources are working to contain the fire. Additional resources are enroute.
Current Situation: Firefighters continue to go direct with suppression efforts where possible, and are using helicopter bucket drops in accessible areas. Air tankers and super scoopers have been ordered.
Evacuations: El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following —
• Evacuation orders are in effect for a 1.5 mile radius around the fire
• Evacuation warnings are in effect for portions of Omo Ranch and Leoni Meadows
An evacuation center has been established at Diamond Springs Fire Hall.
Immediate Concerns: The communities of Omo Ranch and Leoni Meadows should be on alert and prepared to evacuate.
Current Update: Caldor Fire
Updated Details – https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7801/
Updates:
August 15, 2021 at 7:11 PM
Moderate fire behavior observed. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings issued. Threat to power and communication infrastructure, private timberland, agricultural lands, critical wildlife habitat, historical and cultural sites, The Consumes watershed and The Mokelumne Wilderness Class 1 Airshed. Fire is being managed under Unified Command with the Eldorado N.F and CAL Fire.
August 15, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Planned actions: Continue to build line directly where possible, utilize aerial resources, and scout areas for indirect attack.
August 15, 2021 at 6:08 PM
The inversion over the area has moderated the weather today significantly, reducing the spread and intensity of the fire.
Thanks to Gio Giordano for sharing this video taken at Jenkinson Lake.
August 15, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Per Eldorado NF, updated acreage for the Caldor Fire is 300 acres.
August 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM
Caldor Air Attack is leaving the incident and returning to Chico, due to visibility.
August 15, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Caldor Air Attack is requesting a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire and is ordering two Type I helicopters.
August 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM
Air tankers 15 and 88 have been assigned to the fire, Air Attack is over the fire and requests all tankers to be held at their bases due to visibility.
August 15, 2021 at 8:47 AM
This fire is one mile east of Omo Ranchin Middle Fork Cosumnes River, burning to the east at a moderate rate of spread. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings issued. Threat to private timberland.