{"id":2778,"date":"2022-09-09T01:17:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T08:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2022-09-09T12:45:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T19:45:04","slug":"mosquito-fire-incident-update-date-september-8-2022-time-1000-p-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/09\/09\/mosquito-fire-incident-update-date-september-8-2022-time-1000-p-m\/","title":{"rendered":"MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: September 8, 2022 Time: 10:00 P.M."},"content":{"rendered":"
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UPDATE 10:30 am, 9-9: The Unified Commanders of the #MosquitoFire<\/a> have received multiple data sources for the fire perimeter. Due to smoke conditions, FLIR flights have been unable to accurately map the fire perimeter.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The current verified acreage of the fire is at least 23,000 acres.<\/p>\n

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CAL FIRE NEU<\/pre>\n
(PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA) Sept 8, 2022 \u2014 INCIDENT FACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n
Incident Start Date: September 6, 2022
\nIncident Start Time: 6:22 P.M.
\nIncident Type: Wildfire
\nCause: Under Investigation
\nIncident Location: Mosquito Rd at Oxbow Reservoir
\nCAL FIRE Unit: Nevada-Yuba-Placer
\nUnified Command Agencies: CAL FIRE NEU, USFS Tahoe National Forest, Foresthill Fire Protection District, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office<\/p>\n
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Size: 13,704 Acres
\nContainment: 0%
\nExpected Full Containment: October 15, 2022<\/p>\n
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Civilian Injuries: 0
\nFirefighter Injuries: 0
\nStructures Threatened: 3,666
\nStructures Destroyed: 0
\nStructures Damaged: 0<\/p>\n
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CURRENT SITUATION<\/h2>\n
Today’s operational period saw the continued extreme growth of the Mosquito Fire, as it has now burned 13,704 acres and progressed into El Dorado County. Fire activity has included crown runs and spotting which is expected to occur throughout tonight. The winds and steep terrain have been in alignment which have combined to create the conditions conducive to the observed fire conditions.<\/p>\n
This caused new evacuation orders to be issued by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office for the communities of Volcanoville, Georgetown, and Bottle Hill while Cool is under and evacuation warning. Additionally the Placer County Sheriff’s Office expanded its evacuation orders into Todd Valley. As the incident continues to evolve, reconciliation of resources and<\/p>\n
The priority for firefighting personnel is the life safety of the community and structure protection. Additionally, the construction of direct and indirect containment lines utilizing handcrews and bulldozers is a significant objective. As the incident evolves, reconciliation of resources and the number of community members affected will continue to be updated<\/p>\n
The Unified Commanders of the Mosquito Fire thank the community for their support and cooperation in adhering to evacuation orders and warnings, and remind those who are in an area when an evacuation order is implemented that it is time to leave. The decision to evacuate a community is done with the understanding of the inconvenience it places on those who live and work in a community, but also with the priority of life safety. Be Ready, Set, Go! and visit www.readvforwildfire.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Evacuation Orders Placer County<\/h2>\n
\u00a0For a map of current evacuation orders in Placer County, please visit: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BtKFk4<\/a><\/h4>\n
EVACUATION ORDERS<\/span><\/strong> are in effect for the following communities:<\/p>\n
Zone 1-<\/strong><\/span>
\nMichigan Bluff<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Michigan Bluff Rd
\n\u2022 Gorman Ranch Rd
\n\u2022 Chicken Hawk Rd
\n\u2022 Ridge View Rd
\n\u2022 Deadwood Rd<\/p>\n
Zone 2 \u2014<\/strong><\/span>
\nBaker Ranch<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Mobile Home Park<\/p>\n
Zone 3 \u2014<\/strong><\/span>
\nCrystal View Rd and Bath Rd<\/strong><\/p>\n
Zone 4\u2014<\/strong><\/span>
\nForesthill<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Foresthill Rd from Idlewild Rd to Bath Rd
\n\u2022 Powerline Rd
\n\u2022 Timberland Rd
\n\u2022 Sluce Box Ln<\/p>\n
Zone 5<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Black Oak Ridge Rd
\n\u2022 Blackhawk Ln
\n\u2022 Ebbert Ranch Rd
\n\u2022 Old Ebberts Ranch Rd<\/p>\n
Zone 6<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Finning Mill Rd to Sugar Pine Rd to Elliot Ranch Rd to Forestill Rd
\n\u2022 Big Reservoir Rd
\n\u2022 Giant Gap Rd \u2022 Hollow Log Rd
\n\u2022 Prospect Rd, NF-10<\/p>\n
Evacuation Warnings<\/span> Placer County For a map of current evacuation orders and warnings in Placer County, please visit: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BtKFk4<\/a><\/h4>\n
An EVACUATION WARNING is in effect for the following communities:<\/p>\n
Zone 7 \u2014 Todd Valley<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 South of Foresthill Road North of the middle fork of the American River
\n\u2022 West of Jarvis to include Patent
\n\u2022 East of McKeon Ponderosa to the American River<\/p>\n
Zone 8 \u2014 Sky View 121200 Todd Valley Road)<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Sky View Mobile Home Park<\/p>\n
Zone 9 \u2014 North Side of Foresthill Road<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 North of Foresthill Road
\n\u2022 South of Yankee Jirns Road through Spring Garden to include Owl Creek and Pine Mountain
\n\u2022 Everything west of Power Line and Hard Rock<\/p>\n
Zone 10 \u2014 Spring Garden \/ Whitehawk Ridge<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 North of Spring Garden Rd. and east of Ponderosa Rd. to the North Fork of the American River
\n\u2022 South of the North Fork of the American River.
\n\u2022 South of Yankee urns Road to Spring Garden<\/p>\n
Zone 11\u2014 Yankee Jims and Shirttail Canyon<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 North of Yankee urns Road to include Shirttail Canyon
\n\u2022 South of Big Dipper through Kings Hill and through Black Bear and Grills Hill
\n\u2022 West of Finning Mill Road<\/p>\n
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Evacuation Orders El Dorado County<\/h3>\n
For a map of current evacuation orders and warnings<\/span> in El Dorado County, please visit: https:\/\/bit.lv\/3ATtqao<\/a><\/h4>\n
EVACUATON ORDERS<\/span> are in effect for the following communities:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Volcanoville:<\/strong> <\/span>Residents who live north of Wentworth Springs, east of Otter Creek, South of the Placer County Line, and west of Tunnel Hill Road are under mandatory evacuation orders. Please evacuate the area immediately.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Stumpy Meadows<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 East of Stumpy Meadows
\n\u2022 West of Loon Lake
\n\u2022 South of the County border
\n\u2022 North of Little Silver Creek Slate Mountain, including Swansboro
\n\u2022 East of Garden Valley
\n\u2022 South of Sand Mountain
\n\u2022 North of the Mosquito Bridge
\n\u2022 West of Traverse Creek<\/p>\n
Cool<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 East of Highway 49
\n\u2022 South of the County Line
\n\u2022 North of Highway 49\/Coloma Road
\n\u2022 West of Greenwood Road<\/p>\n
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Evacuation Centers<\/h4>\n
Placer County<\/strong>
\nBell Road Baptist Church: 77 Bell Road,
\nAuburn, CA 95603<\/p>\n
El Dorado County<\/strong>
\nCameron Park Services District, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682
\nOvernight shelter, meals, showers, limited health services, and parking for trailers will be provided.
\nAnimals in crates and carriers will be accepted.<\/p>\n
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Road Closures Placer and El Dorado County<\/strong>: https:\/\/quickmap.dot.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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Animal Evacuation Centers<\/strong>
\nPlacer County Placer County Animal Services Center: 11232 B Avenue,
\nAuburn, CA 95603 Nevada County Fairgrounds: 11228 McCourtney Road,
\nGrass Valley, CA 95949<\/p>\n
The #MosquitoFire Large Animal Shelter at Saureel Vineyards is closed. <\/strong>
\nEvacuees with large animals can call Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center at 916-826-4278 to coordinate shelter.<\/strong><\/p>\n
— El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office<\/p>\n
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ASSIGNED RESOURCES Engines:<\/strong>
\nTBD Water Tenders:
\nTBD Hand Crews:
\nTBD Dozers:
\nTBD Total Personnel:<\/p>\n
1,700 Aircraft: Aircraft remains available as requested by fire personnel to assist with fire suppression operations.<\/p>\n
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Cooperating Agencies: Foresthill Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE AEU, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, USFS El Dorado National Forest, California Highway Patrol, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California State Parks<\/p>\n
To learn more about wildfire preparedness visit: www.readyforwildfire.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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For information about the #MosquitoFire<\/a> and resources, El Dorado County has launched a dedicated website to the fire.<\/p>\n
Please bookmark this site and check it for regular updates: https:\/\/www.edcgov.us\/wildfire\/Pages\/Mosquito-Fire.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n
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UPDATE 10:30 am, 9-9: Due to smoke conditions, FLIR flights have been unable to accurately map the fire perimeter.
\nThe current verified acreage of the fire is at least 23,000 acres.
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\nSize: 13,704 Acres, Structures Threatened: 3,666
\nContainment: 0%, Expected Full Containment: October 15, 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2778"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2787,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2778\/revisions\/2787"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/22\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}