Incident Update Aero Fire

Date:
06/22/2024
Time:
12:59 PM

Aero Fire Information: (209) 754-5527

Aero Fire Information: aerofire2024tcu@gmail.com

Incident Facts

Name
Aero Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-22
Incident Status
Active
Location
Rock Creek Road and Highway 4, North of Copperopolis
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Calaveras
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
5,351
Containment
78%
Structures Threatened
138
Structures Destroyed
3
Structures Damaged
1
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 3 will transition management of the fire back to CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit this morning. Moving forward, Incident updates will occur once a day unless significant changes occur in fire activity.

 

Fire activity continues to be minimal with mostly smoldering of large fuels, in ash pits and stump holes. Smoke will be visible within the fire’s boundary for potentially several weeks and is not a concern as firefighters will be actively patrolling the area and conducting mop-up. Remember that crews remain in the area; please use caution when driving.

 

Temperatures will continue to increase today into the low 100’s with relative humidities ranging from 15-20%. Similar conditions are expected on Sunday.

 

Fire suppression repair is ongoing.

Emergency Alerts

Residents can sign up for alerts from Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) at the following link: https://fireprevention.calaverasgov.us/Emergency-Alerts

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
64
Water Tenders
5
Helicopters
0
Dozers
5
Hand Crews
11
Other
163
Total Personnel
561

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Cal OES, California Highway Patrol, Calaveras County Sheriff’s, Calaveras County OES, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Conservation Corps, Calaveras County Water District, Nor Cal Power Authority, PG&E, Copperopolis Fire Protection District