Incident Update Bell Fire

Date:
09/15/2024
Time:
9:25 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Bell Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
East of Highway 49, north of the Amador/El Dorado County line in El Dorado County
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters will continue mop up and improving lines throughout the day, and will then go into patrol status for the next several days. Please be aware of first responders in the area.