Incident Update Electra Fire
- Date:
- 07/19/2022
- Time:
- 7:39 AM
Information Line : 530-647-5218
Media Line : 530-683-5229
Incident Facts
- Name
- Electra Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2022-07-19
- 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
Fire activity decreased yesterday. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up hot spots and smoldering stump holes within the fire perimeter. Fire suppression repair is complete.
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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Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 2
- Total Personnel
- 14
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County, Calaveras County, Amador FPD, BLM, CAL OES, CALGUARD, CHP |