Incident Update Crozier Fire

Date:
08/09/2024
Time:
11:14 AM

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 Incident Management Team 5 / El Dorado National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,832
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. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 (CAL FIRE IMT 5) has been assigned today. 

 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Evacuations Orders: Orders have been issued for:

  • Georgetown
  • Volcanoville
  • Mosquito/Swansboro Community
  • Quintette
  • Areas east of Hwy 193

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 Rd, Hwy 193 at Shoemaker Rd, East bound Wentworth Springs Road at Citabria Lane and Westbound Wentworth Springs Rd at Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. 

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

Incident Map

Crozier Fire 3D Map Viewer

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.