Incident Update Crozier Fire
- Date:
- 08/08/2024
- Time:
- 7:48 PM
Information Line: 530-285-0595
Incident Facts
- Name
- Crozier Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-06
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- North West of Slate Mountain
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- El Dorado
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: CAL FIRE Amador El-Dorado Unit & El Dorado National Forest
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 1,582
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- 1,625
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is burning in a remote part of the forest within heavy timber, thick brush and difficult access. Crews are actively engaged in a full suppression strategy including air tankers, helicopters, and ground resources. The hot daytime temperatures, gusty winds and low humidities are causing elevated fire activity. A type 1 incident management team has been assigned and will transition tomorrow.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
Evacuations Orders: Orders have been issued for:
- Georgetown
- Volcanoville
- Mosquito/Swansboro Community
- Quintette
Evacuations Warnings: Warnings have been issued for a large area around the fire. For an up-to-date map, visit the evacuation map below.
Road Closures: Mosquito Road at Rock Creek Road, Rock Creek Road at Trail Gulch Road, Hwy 193 at Shoemaker Road, East bound Wentworth Springs Road at Citabria Lane and Westbound Wentworth Springs Rd at Stumpy Meadows Reservation.
Evacuation Shelters
- Cameron Park CSD
2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park
Animal Evacuation Center
- Animal Control at 6435 Capitol Ave, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, 530-621-5795
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 113
- Water Tenders
- 17
- Helicopters
- 12
- Dozers
- 13
- Hand Crews
- 31
- Total Personnel
- 1309
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAL FIRE, El Dorado National Forest, California Highway Patrol, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. |