Incident Update Caldor Fire

Date:
08/17/2021
Time:
9:00 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Caldor Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-08-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Little Mountain
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and El Dorado National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
El Dorado National Forest
Size
6,500
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
2,010
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

***THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF HAS ISSUED UPDATES TO EVACUATION WARNINGS NEAR THE CALDOR FIRE***

WHAT: Update to the Evacuation Orders and Warnings

WHEN: Effective Immediately

WHERE: Below are the updates to the evacuation orders

Grizzly Flats/Somerset: All roads off of Grizzly Flat Rd., east of Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset
(Known as Four Corners) into Grizzly Flats Proper

Happy Valley: All roads off of Happy Valley Road, east of Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset to Sciaroni

Current Situation:

Extreme fire behavior was observed overnight causing immediate mandatory evacuations in the area and structure loss was observed. The actual number of destroyed/damaged structures is undetermined as fire conditions are not yet safe to bring in damage assessment teams. The fire continues to pose a high risk to multiple populated communities. Additional evacuations orders are anticipated. The Fire is predicted to impact Sly Park Lake and interstate travel including important
evacuation routes.

There is a continued threat to structures (combination of residences and outbuildings) in the communities of Omo Ranch and Grizzly Flats as well as private
businesses, commercial timberlands, vineyards and other agricultural lands. This is a rapidly changing incident with dynamic fire behavior. Our primary goal is always public and fire fighter safety – be prepared.

Please register for Code Red through the local County Sheriff’s Office
El Dorado County Code Red: https://ready.edso.org/
Amador County Code Red: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/enUS/BFF76B488C09

Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following areas:

  • Barney Ridge east of Omo Ranch community
  • Leoni Meadows
  • Pi'Pi Valley
  • Dogtown Creek
  • Caldor area east of Omo Ranch
  • Pi'Pi area to NS road. 
  • Grizzly Flats/Somerset - all roads off of Grizzly Flat Rd., east of Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset(Known as Four Corners) into Grizzly Flats Proper
  • Happy Valley - All roads off of Happy Valley Rd, east of Mt. Aukum Rd. in Somerset to Sciaroni

EVACUATION WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT for the following area:

  • Omo Ranch Proper
  • Omo Ranch East
  • Omo Ranch South

EVACUATION CENTERS:

  • An evacuation center has been established at Diamond Springs Fire Hall. 3734 China Garden Rd. Diamond Springs, CA 95619.

ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTERS:

  • El Dorado County Animal Services: Call (530)-621-5795 (Small animals)

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
23
Dozers
10
Hand Crews
6
Total Personnel
242

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
El Dorado National Forest 530-303-2455 100 Forni Road Placerville California 95667 https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7801/
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (530) 621-5655 https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff/
Pioneer Fire District (530) 620-4444 http://pioneerfire.org/