EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — The Crozier Fire broke out overnight in El Dorado County and has burned about 1,582 acres with 5% containment as of Thursday morning.
The wildfire is burning north of Placerville. Cal Fire said the fire is in a remote part of El Dorado National Forest. The Foresthill Fire Protection District said firefighters continued making control lines and also did backfiring operations to increase accessible control line.
Sport fire from embers cast continue to complicate control efforts from firefighters. Fire growth has generally been to the east and northeast recently, with some growth toward Foresthill, officials said.
The wildfire broke out around 1:20 a.m. on August 7 northwest of Slate Mountain, according to Cal Fire. Evacuations are in place for the blaze.
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Evacuations
Evacuations for the Crozier Fire can be found on the map below. On Wednesday night the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office expanded the evacuation order zone to the greater portion of the Garden Valley, Georgetown, Volcanoville, Mosquito and Quintet areas.
There's a temporary evacuation point at the Placerville Library at 345 Fairlane, Placerville.
The El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter at 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs will be open to house animals displaced by the evacuation order.
Fire Map
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):
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, and 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 knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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