PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Saturday's updates are at /article/news/local/wildfire/mosquito-fire-foresthill-georgetown-volcanoville-saturday/103-ac5d81c2-b4b9-4ba5-9e74-406168a73945
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Sept. 7 article:
The Mosquito Fire in Placer County burned an estimated 5,705 acres as of Wednesday with no containment, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuations are in effect for areas in Placer County and El Dorado County. Cal Fire advised people who live near the fire to be prepared to evacuate if a warning or order is issued.
The fire started Tuesday near Oxbow Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest.
Cal Fire said the blaze showed extreme fire behavior and managed to quadruple in size to over 4,000 acres. Fire crews spent time improving and building control lines. They were also assessing and preparing structures threatened by the flames.
Steep canyons and difficult terrain are among challenges that the firefight presents. Weather will provide its own challenges as temperatures remain extremely hot and dry overnight and into Thursday. Authorities said fire conditions are likely to replicate themselves overnight with low the fuel moistures in the area.
Stay Informed
Evacuation Map
Here is a map of evacuations from the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
A map of evacuations in El Dorado County is below.
Evacuation Centers
Placer County
- Evacuation center: Bell Road Baptist Church at 707 Bell Road in Auburn
- Placer County Animal Services Center at 11232 B Avenue in Auburn
- El Dorado County Animal Shelter 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs, CA
- El Dorado Co Large Animal Shelter for evacuated homes only: Saureel Vineyards 1100 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667
- Residents who are under an evacuation order and/or an evacuation warning can transport their large animals/livestock to the Nevada County Fairgrounds on 11228 McCourtney Road, in Grass Valley. Check in at Gate 8
- No birds/chickens due to avian flu.
El Dorado County
- Bell Road Baptist Church, 707 Bell Rd, Auburn, CA 95603
Fire Map
This map from ESRI shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load).
Wildfire Preps
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people were killed.
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.
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.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.
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