Incident Update Washington Fire

Date:
08/31/2021
Time:
7:01 PM

Information Line: (209) 754-5527

CAL FIRE: www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

Animal Assistance, contact Animal Control: (928) 287-5110

Tuolumne County OES Public Information Line: (209) 533-5151

Incident Facts

Name
Washington Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-08-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Golf Links Road and Highway 108, West of Sonora
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tuolumne
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
100
Containment
75%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
18
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Current Situation:

Containment line construction continues while hazard mitigation and mop-up are ongoing. Critical fire conditions of strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry
fuels have prompted a Red Flag Warning through tonight.  Northern California has experienced large fire activity and will likely experience an extended fire season. Fires burning in northern California are exhibiting extreme fire growth based on critical fuel conditions. The prioritization of resources isalways based on life, property, and natural resources.  Under these drought conditions, wildfires are burning rapidly with extreme severity and have traveled up to 8 miles in a single day. Fire spread is fuel driven and does not depend on wind speed, as we have seen in previous years. Firefighters are experiencing conditions never seen before, such as increased rates of spread, spotting and active nighttime burning. We coordinate very closely with the US Forest Service and CalOES for our local and out of state partners, to ensure resources are shared.

For the latest road closures and evacuation information in Tuolumne County please visit: https://www.facebook.com/tuolumnecountysheriff

Evacuation Orders:

  • None

Evacuation Warnings:

  • None

Road Closures:

  • None 

Evacuation Map:
https://tinyurl.com/8d9py3bv

Sign up for emergency notifications at: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1170/Emergency-Alert

Disaster Assistance:

Tuolumne County OES and American Red Cross will be assisting those folks whose homes/structures were destroyed as a result of the fire. If you were unable to get to the Disaster Assistance Center on Saturday, please call the public information line starting tomorrow, Monday August 30th 8-5. At (209) 533-5151. 

Animal Evacuations:

  • Small Animal:
    Jamestown Animal Control
    10040 Victoria Way Jamestown
  • Animal Assistance, contact Animal Control at 928-287-5110

Property Damage Assessment:

Damage assessment for structures has been completed.  Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services requests residents and property owners call the public
information line at (209) 533-5151 Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
9
Water Tenders
0
Dozers
5
Hand Crews
2

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
California Highway Patrol, Calaveras County Sheriff’s, Calaveras County OES, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Conservation Corps, City of Sonora, Stanislaus County, Copperopolis Fire