Cal Fire battles wildfire in El Dorado County amid red flag conditions in California
Sacramento Bee 3 hrs ago Vincent Moleski, The Sacramento Bee
May 2 Cal Fire crews are battling the Salmon Fire, a relatively small wildfire that sparked in El Dorado County south of Pilot Hill on Saturday afternoon.
Cal Fire s Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to the brush fire around 12:15 p.m. north of Salmon Falls Bridge, on the South Fork of the American River. Initially, the fire was about 15 to 20 acres wide, but by Sunday grew to 32 acres, according to fire officials.
A Saturday evening update from Cal Fire indicated that the steep terrain in the hilly area made it difficult for crews to fight the fire. One firefighter suffered a minor injury Saturday, but no civilian injuries have been reported. As 20% containment on the fire was achieved, evacuation warnings in the area were dropped.
Wildfire in Calaveras County 90% contained with no growth, Cal Fire reports Staff, ABC10
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The Campo Fire in Calaveras County has reached 90% containment with no growth as of Monday morning, according to Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit.
This update comes even as windy conditions and warm temperatures continue into Monday.
Cal Fire said in their latest update on Facebook that firefighters will continue working throughout the day to achieve full containment.
The fire started in the area of Buckboard Lane and Campo Seco Road in Calaveras County on the afternoon of Thursday, April 29, growing to 150 acres by the end of the day. It grew 10 more acres by Friday morning and has not grown since then. There are currently no evacuation orders.
Evacuation orders lifted as Cal Fire crews battle 30-acre fire near Salmon Falls Bridge
The Salmon Fire is burning in Pilot Hill on a steep terrain which could be difficult to contain according to fire officials. Author: Staff (ABC10) Updated: 5:29 PM PDT May 1, 2021
PILOT HILL, Calif.
5:25 p.m. update:
The evacuation warning has been lifted after Cal Fire gained 20% containment of the Salmon Fire, fire officials said.
Fire officials said the fire grew slightly to about 30 acres. They recommend for drivers to stay out of the area.
Original story:
Fire crews responded to a fire in the brush north of Salmon Falls Bridge in Pilot Hill around noon on Saturday.
Fire crews worked late Saturday night to contain a wildfire north of Salmon Falls Bridge in Pilot Hill. The fire started around noon on Saturday. Sunday morning, Cal Fire said in an update that it hasn't grown since it reached 32 acres last night and it is currently at 40% containment. "Firefighters worked throughout the night and as of this morning have achieved 40% containment. The focus today is to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot.
Wildfire in Calaveras County 75% contained with no growth, Cal Fire reports Staff, ABC10
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Cal Fire said that the containment of the Campo Fire in Calaveras County has increased to 75% on Sunday morning and hasn t grown past 160 acres since Friday.
Fire officials said in a Facebook post that they will continue to work towards full containment throughout the day on Sunday.
The fire started on the afternoon of Thursday, April 29, growing to 150 acres by the end of the day. It grew 10 more acres by Friday morning and has not grown since then.
Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit said on Facebook that they expect it to still be windy on Sunday, so they ask the public to be vigilant.