Incident Update Crozier Fire

Date:
08/12/2024
Time:
8:22 AM

Information Line: 510-507-1560

Incident Facts

Name
Crozier Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-06
Incident Status
Active
Location
North West of Slate Mountain
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE AEU, Eldorado National Forest and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,938
Containment
36%
Structures Threatened
4,017
Structures Destroyed
0
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
0
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Minimal burning activity was observed overnight, with smoldering trees, downed snags, and pockets of brush continuing to burn within the established perimeter. The large amount of dry fuel remains a significant concern. However, improving weather conditions and a gradual cooling trend are expected to support firefighting efforts as crews continue to mop up and strengthen containment lines.

Yesterday at 1 P.M., the Eldorado County Sheriff’s Office repopulated areas of Georgetown, Garden Valley, Volcanoville, and Quintet. Please be cautious as you return to areas that are being repopulated. Please look out for emergency personnel, vehicles, and equipment that will still be operating in the area. Please refer to perimetermap.com for the most current information on Evacuation Warning Zones that are being changed to a repopulation zone.

It's important to note that the information phone number has been changed.  Please use this number 510-507-1560 for Crozier fire information. This will ensure that you are always up to date with the latest updates.

Incident Photos & Video

Crozier Fire Terrain Video

Crozier Fire Operations, Community, and Planning Briefings

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders, Warnings & Repopulation

Evacuation Zone Repopulation Information:
Areas of Georgetown, Garden Valley, Volcanoville and Quintette are in the process of being repopulated. Please be cautious as you return to areas that are being repopulated. Please look out for emergency personnel, vehicles and equipment that will still be operating in the area. Please refer to perimetermap.com for the most current information on Evacuation Warning Zones that are being changed to a repopulation zone.

Evacuation Orders (still in effect):

  • Mosquito/Swansboro Community
  • Quintette
  • Areas east of Hwy 193

Evacuations Warnings: Warnings have been issued for a large area around the fire. For an up-to-date map, visit the evacuation map below.

Closure Area:

• to the West by Highway 193
• to the South by the South Fork of the American River
• to the East by Silver Creek to Little Silver Creek

 

Road Closures: Mosquito Road at Rock Creek Road, Rock Creek Road at Trail Gulch Rd, Hwy 193 at Shoemaker Rd, East bound Wentworth Springs Road at Citabria Lane and Westbound Wentworth Springs Rd at Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. 

Evacuation Shelters

  • Cameron Park CSD
    2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park

Animal Evacuation Center

  • Animal Control at 6435 Capitol Ave, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, 530-621-5795

Incident Map

Crozier Fire 3D Map Viewer

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
108
Water Tenders
37
Helicopters
18
Dozers
45
Hand Crews
48
Other
4
Total Personnel
1776

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Eldorado National Forest, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, AT&T, UC Berkeley Blodget Forest, Cal OES, California Conservation Corp., CDCR, California Highway Patrol (CHP), El Dorado County, El Dorado Irrigation District (EID), Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, PG&E, Red Cross (Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer), Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), Siller Brothers.