Incident Update Cable Fire

Date:
07/27/2022
Time:
7:45 AM

Information line: 530-647-5218

Media Line: 530-683-5229

Incident Facts

Name
Cable Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-07-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Cable Road & Badger Hill, west of Pollock Pines
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
20
Containment
35%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are making good progress on the fire. Fire crews have made access and are establishing containment lines. Firefighers will be working throughout the night strengthening control lines and moping up hot spots.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information

  • Badger Hill Road
  • Old Blair Mill Road
  • Mace Mot Hill Road

Road Closures

  • Cable Road at Mace Road
  • Badger Hill Road
  • Old Blair Mill Road
  • Mace Mot Hill Road

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
20
Water Tenders
6
Helicopters
3
Dozers
2
Total Personnel
207