Incident Update Canyon Fire

Date:
08/09/2024
Time:
6:36 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Canyon Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-08
Incident Status
Active
Location
Buchanan Rd and Canyon Dr, Tuolumne City
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tuolumne
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit / Stanislaus National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
85
Containment
20%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire remains at 85 acres.  Crews have hose lays around the fire perimeter and are working to complete handline on all sides. The majority of the fire is in steep and difficult terrain which is challenging hand crew progress. In areas that are inaccessible, rotary and fixed-wing aircraft are being used.

Dozers are also working to complete contingency lines from Ponderosa Hills to Mt. Provo and along the east side of Tuolumne City.

Crews will continue with line construction throughout the night.

Fire behavior has moderated slightly despite the steep terrain, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Tomorrow’s weather conditions are expected to be similar to today with temperatures in the 90’s and humidity of 15 to 20 percent. Winds have been minimal. 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

Evacuation Orders have been updated to show the evacuation order for the Me-Wuk Rancheria only includes the Tribal Government Lands located East of Tuolumne Road North and does not apply to Black Oak Casino Resort which is fully operational and actively serving the community's needs (See evacuation map for details). Please see below for a list of evacuation orders/warnings.
If you live in the area and do not feel safe, please leave do not wait to be told to evacuate. Please avoid the area as emergency responders are on scene actively working.
EVACUATION ORDERS:
-Canyon Drive
-Sunrise Drive
-First Ave
-Mira Monte
-Buchanon Road from Carter to the river Canyon
-All residences within Ponderosa Hills
-Grizzly Mine Road
-Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Rancheria Tribal Government Land East of Tuolumne Road (Black Oak Casino Resort remains fully operational and serving the community's needs)
EVACUATION WARNINGS:
**ROAD CLOSURES**
- Hard closure on Buchanon Road at Carter Street
- Tuolumne road at Ponderosa Hills (Gerber Road)

Evacuation Centers:

Evacuation Center:
-Sonora Senior Center at 540 Greenley Road, Sonora. This evacuation site will accept small animals.
Animal Shelter:
Tuolumne County Animal Control has a small animal evacuation center- 10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown CA.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
45
Water Tenders
16
Helicopters
3
Dozers
8
Hand Crews
17
Total Personnel
438

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Tuolumne County Fire, Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services, Tuolumne Rancheria Fire, Tuolumne City Fire, Twain Harte Fire, Tuolumne County Animal Control, Mariposa County Fire, Salinas Fire, PG&E and several other agencies from the surrounding area and the state.