Incident Update Aero Fire
- Date:
- 06/18/2024
- Time:
- 6:24 AM
Aero Fire Information: (209) 754-5527
Aero Fire Information: aerofire2024tcu@gmail.com
Incident Facts
- Name
- Aero Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-06-18
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Rock Creek Rd and Hwy 4, North of Copperopolis
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Calaveras
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 5,425
- Containment
- 20%
- Structures Threatened
- 3,690
- Structures Destroyed
- 3
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters had a small decrease in winds and an increase in relative humidity overnight that assisted crews with construction of fireline. The Aero Fire is burning in an area that has not experienced a large fire since 2003 and is burning in grass and oak woodlands. The Calaveras County Sheriffs Office has issued several evacuation orders and warnings that can be viewed at https://protect.genasys.com/search
Animal Evacuation Shelter
- Calaveras County Fairgrounds Livestock Evacuation Center
101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA - Valley Springs Veterans Hall Evacuation Center
189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, CA
Emergency Alerts
For the latest evacuation orders and warnings, please visit the Calaveras OES website. For general inquiries, please call our hotline at 209-754-6777. Please note the call center will be open between 7 AM and 10 PM.
Residents can sign up for alerts from Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at the following link: https://fireprevention.calaverasgov.us/Emergency-Alerts
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Calaveras County: Zones CCU-139-A, CCU-147-B, CCU-152-A,CCU-152-B, CCU-153, CCU-156-A, CCU-156-B,CCU-157, CCU-158, CCU--159, CCU-160,CCU-161, CCU-162, CCU-163, CCU-164,CCU-165, CCU-166, CCU-167, CCU-168,CCU-169,CCU-170, CCU-171,CCU-172,CCU-173
Evacuation Warnings
Calaveras County Evacuation Zones:
- CCU-139-B
- CCU-147-A
Tuolumne County:
- O'Byrnes Ferry Road from the Tuolumne/Calaveras County line to Highway 108
Evacuation Shelters
- Mark Twain Elementary School Shelter - 646 Stanislaus Aveue, Angels Camp, CA 95222
- San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Bldg 2 - 1658 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA 95206
- Valley Springs Veterans Hall Evacuation Center - 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs, CA
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 43
- Water Tenders
- 9
- Dozers
- 9
- Hand Crews
- 12
- Other
- 30
- Total Personnel
- 370
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calavera County Sheriff's Office |