Incident Update Coyote Fire

Date:
08/19/2023
Time:
7:28 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Coyote Fire
Start Date/Time
2023-08-17
Incident Status
Active
Location
Coyote Holler Rd and Round Potrero Road, Potrero
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
CALFIRE San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
San Diego County Sheriff
Size
466
Containment
55%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

An infared flight flew over the fire last night and was able to map the perimeter at 466 acres. Overnight progress of the crews increased the containment to 10%. Firefighters will remain on scene actively engaged in perimeter control and extinguishing hotspots throughout the day.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Information

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
25
Water Tenders
7
Helicopters
4
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
8
Other
20
Total Personnel
225