Incident Update Bridge Fire
- Date:
- 09/07/2021
- Time:
- 8:14 PM
Information Line:: 211
Media Line:: (530) 906-1563
Incident Facts
- Name
- Bridge Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2021-09-07
- 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
- 50%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Current Situation:
With the fire exhibiting minimal activity, and only inside the current fire perimeter, fire personnel were able to significantly increase containment during today’s operational period to 50%. This was accomplished through direct line construction by hand crews and heavy equipment. Mop up of remaining hot spots also occurred in all parts of the fire and remains a priority as continued hot and dry weather will persist in the region, and the fire area, for several days.
The evacuation orders and evacuation warnings have been lifted in all areas of the fire. However, the Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed. Additionally, while Foresthill Road has reopened, a temporary speed limit of 25mph is in place to maintain safety of firefighters and other personnel working in the area and stopping, parking, or loitering is not permissible. Old Foresthill Road remained closed from Highway 49 to Foresthill Road.
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.https://pcsogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=34e61722 13b540c8b8b064d8a7da4f76
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.
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Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 15
- Water Tenders
- 6
- Dozers
- 4
- Hand Crews
- 2
- Total Personnel
- 143