EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — Some residents who evacuated Grizzly Flats due to the Caldor Fire might be able to go home over the next couple of days, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
While the evacuation order is still in effect for those living in Grizzly Flats, some people will be allowed access to their homes with a permit issued by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents in the area of String Canyon and Eagle Hill to Canyon and Rollingwood should have gotten a message that gave them a 24-hour notice to return home starting on Sunday at 8 a.m.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents included in the repopulation to arrive at Pioneer Park at 8 a.m. with proof of residency and identification that shows the home address.
People who are from the area of Evergreen Drive, Wooded Glen Drive, and Golden Aspen Drive are expected to repopulate Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Evacuees should arrive at Four Corners, the intersection of Mt. Aukum Road and Grizzly Flats Road, at 11 a.m. with proof of residency and government ID. People can expedite the permit process by filling out the permit application HERE.
On Sunday, even more people were cleared to return home after orders for Highway 50 between Ice House Road and Kyburz were reduced to evacuation warnings. The sheriff's office also downgraded evacuation orders for Christmas Valley, allowing residences from Highway 89 south of Highway 50 in Meyers through Christmas Valley and all of South Upper Truckee to repopulate.
Key Figures
- Acres: 219,267
- Containment: 65%
- Homes destroyed: 782
- Structures threatened: 16,610
- Structures damaged: 81
- 3,771 personnel
- 15 first responder injuries
- 2 civilian injuries
Evacuations and Road Closures
Click HERE for in-depth evacuation orders and warnings in El Dorado County. For evacuation orders and warnings in Amador County, click HERE for the Amador County Sheriff's Facebook page and HERE for their website. Click HERE for Alpine County evacuation zones. Click HERE for Douglas County evacuations. For current state highway/route information visit roads.dot.ca.gov.
Local assistance center
Located at Folsom Lake Community College's El Dorado Campus, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. The center is open from
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Evacuation centers
El Dorado County Shelters
- Rolling Hills Church, El Dorado Hills
Nevada state shelters
- Reno Sparks Convention Center at 4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno
Animal Evacuation Centers:
- El Dorado County Animal Services (small animals), Diamond Springs. For animal evacuation questions or assistance call (530) 621-5795
- Saureel Vineyards (large animals), Placerville - FULL
- East to West Grooming 1368 Hwy 395, Unit B1, Gardnerville, NV
- (Small Animals Only) - Washoe County Animal Services 2825 Longley Ln, Ste A Reno, NV
- Douglas County Fairgrounds- (Livestock) 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville, NV
775-782-9061 - Douglas County Animal Services 921 Dump Rd. Gardnerville, NV
- (Small Animals Only)
Accounts to follow
Evacuation Maps
A map of evacuations from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is available below.
An evacuation map from the Amador County Sheriff's Office can be viewed HERE.
A map of evacuations in Alpine County is available HERE.
Online Structure Damage Map
An online structure damage map is available by clicking HERE or viewing below. To locate your home, type in the address in the top left corner. If you don't see an icon, the structure has not yet been identified.
Wildfire map
Click here for a map of the Caldor Fire.
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Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
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