Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
09/09/2021
Time:
7:10 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
75%
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 65%. This was accomplished through direct line construction by hand crews and heavy machinery. Mopup 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 Confluence of the Auburn State Recreation Area remains closed. Additionally, while Foresthill Road has reopened a temporary speed limit of 25 mph is in place to maintain safety of firefighters and other personnel working in the area and stoping, 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
110