Incident Update Coyote Fire

Date:
08/24/2025
Time:
10:40 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Coyote Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-20
Incident Status
Active
Location
Coyoteville Lane and Cedar Creek Road, Somerset
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
El Dorado
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
624
Containment
46%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to make great progress towards containment. Fire suppression repair has begun. As a reminder, the current fire footprint includes private property and Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) lands. These areas may only be entered with landowner permission, and all SPI lands remain closed to public access.