Incident Update Electra Fire
- Date:
- 07/17/2022
- Time:
- 10:01 AM
Information Line : 530-647-5218
Media Line : 530-683-5229
Incident Facts
- Name
- Electra Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2022-07-17
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Electra Road and Hwy 49, southeast of Jackson in Amador County
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Amador, Calaveras
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 4,478
- Containment
- 99%
- Structures Threatened
- 452
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
There was a slight increase of fire activity yesterday deep within the fire perimeter. Large areas of unburned, brush flared up creating visible columns of smoke. Resources were on site to mitigate any fire spread. A type 2 helicopter has been working with ground crews to keep the fire activity well within the fire perimeter.
There is a possibility of similar activity today. Firefighters continue patrolling and mopping up hot spots and smoldering stump holes. Fire suppression repair is
ongoing.
Road Closures
The California Highway Patrol has opened roads leading to residential neighborhoods. Roads leading to the fire perimeter remain closed to the public in both Amador and Calaveras Counties
Food Spoilage
Calavera County
There will be a food spoliage disposal located at the Wilseyville Transfer Station 4598 Blizzard Mine Road. Wilseyville, CA 95257
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Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Amador & Calaveras County Evacuation Orders
Area within the fire perimeter remains closed. All other evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings. For additional information for your area, please visit the links below or scan the QR code.
Amador County Evacuation Orders
- The area within the fire perimeter remains closed and under evacuation order. Communities under evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings.
- For more information about evacuation orders in your area please visit: Amador County Evacuation Map
Calaveras County Evacuation Orders
- Evacuation Orders remain in place for the following zones: CCU-E024-A, CCU-E051-B
- For more information about evacuation orders in your area please visit: Calveras County Evacuation Map Any questions regarding Zonehaven can call 211.
Amador & Calaveras County Evacuation Warnings
Amador County Evacuation Warnings
- Amador Lane, Canyon View Drive, Fig Tree Lane, Timber Ridge Road, Dunshee Road, Gold Strike Road, Clinton Bar Road, and part of Ponderosa Way.
Calaveras County Evacuation Warnings
- Evacuation Warnings are in place for the following zones: CCU-E024-D, CCU-E026-A, CCU-E051-C, CCU-E051-D, CCU-E52-D
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 4
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Helicopters
- 1
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Total Personnel
- 84
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County, Calaveras County, Amador FPD, BLM, CAL OES, CALGUARD, CHP |