MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE at 09-14-22 6pm
Latest FIRIS mapping has the fire at 63,427 acres, growth was mostly to the south between French Meadows Road and Blacksmith Flat and the eastern portion of the fire.
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
Comprehensive News . In El Dorado County – InEDC.com
Latest FIRIS mapping has the fire at 63,427 acres, growth was mostly to the south between French Meadows Road and Blacksmith Flat and the eastern portion of the fire.
Read MoreMom & Pop Chicken Shop recently closed its Cameron Park location, which was the locally owned eatery’s last remaining site.
Read More“Immediately responded with a truckful of food and beverages including, fruits, vegetables, nonperishables and water for the evacuees. The Food Bank also provided gift/gas cards to the evacuees to help with other essential needs.”
Read More“This afternoon, a spot fire jumped the Middle Fork of the American River on the west corner of the fire’s perimeter in the Pond Creek Drainage. Due to the critically dry fuels, steep terrain, and increased ventilation, the spot fire grew rapidly towards the community of Foresthill. Firefighters and resources from around the fire have been diverted to assist with holding this corner of the fire at the contingency lines that have been put in place by crews over the past week below the community. Firefighters and a large aircraft contingency, including both fixed and rotor wing aircraft, have been engaging in active structure defense, defensive firing operations, and working to hold the advancing spot fire at control lines and protect the surrounding communities.”
Read MoreContainment lines on the southern perimeter of the fire along Volcanoville Road continue to hold and firefighters are strengthening remaining control lines in that area to increase containment. One of today’s top priorities was completing strategic firing operations to assist in locking in the southwest corner of the fire near Buckeye Point.
Read More“Incident Commander Rick Young went on a reconnaissance flight Sunday afternoon and confirmed that “the fire wasn’t going anywhere fast”
Read MoreThe Mosquito Fire near Foresthill has consumed 4,223 acres and 0% containment.
Read MoreAt approximately 800 acres and is zero percent contained it has resulted in evacuation ORDERS for Volcanoville and evacuation WARNINGS for Quintette.
Read MoreThe cause of the fire is under investigation.
Read More