Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
09/06/2021
Time:
6:52 PM

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Incident Facts

Name
Bridge Fire
Start Date/Time
2021-09-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Under the Foresthill bridge in Auburn
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Placer
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CALFIRE Nevada-Placer Unit, Placer County Sheriff, California State Parks
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
411
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

 

Current Situation:

A few hot spots remained visible on the Bridge Fire today, but were located well within the interior of the current fire perimeter. Firefighters efforts focused on mopup of these hot spots on all portions of the fire. Additionally, fire personnel worked to improve and build containment lines, resulting in the increased containment.

The evacuation orders and evacuation warnings have been lifted in all areas of the fire. However, the Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed.

Foresthill Road has also reopened, and to ensure safety of fire personnel, a temporary speed limit of 25 mph from Lincoln Way to Upper Lake Clementine is in place. Stopping, parking, or loitering is not permissible on Foresthill Road. Old Foresthill Road from Highway 49 to Foresthill Road remains closed due.

For more information on what to expect and look for after a wildfire, go to https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/after-a-wildfire/

 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation & Warning Orders:

All evacuation orders for the areas surrounding the Bridge Fire have been lifted.

The Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed until further notice.

All evacuation warnings for the areas surrounding the Bridge Fire have been lifted.

Road Closures:

Foresthill Road will reopen with a temporary speed reduction to 25 mph from Lincoln Way to Upper Lake Clementine. Additional restrictions include no stopping, parking, or loitering on Foresthill Road.

Old Foresthill Road remains closed from Highway 49 to Foresthill Road.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
37
Water Tenders
14
Dozers
11
Hand Crews
20
Total Personnel
507