Incident Update Cosgrove Fire

Date:
07/27/2024
Time:
9:36 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cosgrove Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-27
Incident Status
Active
Location
Cosgrove Creek Road and Paloma Road, Valley Springs
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Calaveras
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews are making good progress on the fire.  A spot fire well outside the line was detected and suppressed.  Forward progress has again been stopped and air resources and dozers have been released.  Personnel will continue to work on establishing control lines around the main fire and the spot fire.   

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
10
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
0
Dozers
0
Hand Crews
2
Total Personnel
75