Incident Start Date: 07-25-2014 Incident Start Time: 4:34 p.m.

Incident Type: Wildland Incident Location: Plymouth

Size / Acres: 4,240 Cause: Vehicle into dry vegetation

Containment: 90% Expected Containment: 08-02-2014

Injuries: 2

Structures Threatened: 0 Structures Destroyed: 66 Structures Damaged: 0

Engines: 78 Water Tenders: 26 Dozers: 7 Hand Crews: 46

Air Tankers: 0 Helicopters: 0 Total Personnel: 1,311

Current Situations: Acreage increased due to precise GPS mapping of the fire. Fire crews continue to strengthen the established containment lines. Patrol and mop-up of the fire will continue for several days. Rugged terrain and hot, dry weather conditions in addition to hazards associated with mines within the fire area continue to be a challenge for firefighters. The fire has destroyed 19 residential structures and 47 outbuildings. Damage assessment is ongoing. Excess resources are continuing to be released and or reassigned to other incidents.

Evacuations: All evacuation orders have been lifted, including Painted Pony Rd.

Evacuation Shelter: The Red Cross evacuation shelter located at the Pondarosa High School has been closed.

Road Closures: All road closures have been lifted.

Animal Evacuations: If you need assistance call Animal Services during normal business hours (530) 621-5795. After hours, call (530) 621-6600 and ask for an Animal Service Officer.

Additional Information: Fire information for the public can be obtained at 530-647-5218. The public is strongly urged to use extra caution and to drive slowly on Highway 49. This is due to the large amount of fire equipment that is traversing highway 49. For information on how to be fire safe at your home visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Assisting Agencies: CHP, El Dorado Co SO, Amador SO, Cal OES, CDCR, El Dorado Co Animal Control, USFS, BLM, El Dorado Co DOT, CCC, Red Cross, PG&E, Cal Trans

Posted by TSPN TV on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:30AM