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“The Caldor fire has devastated some of our communities in El Dorado County. Our staff continues to work hard to help in any way possible and to get information to our county residents during this quick-changing event. A huge “Thank you!” to all those helping on the fire. Please stay safe and know we are so grateful for all the work being done to stop this fire.”
~Sue
Caldor Fire, El Dorado County (more info…)
South of Grizzly Flats
* 53,772 acres, 0% contained
* Evacuations in progress
*Nearly 5,900 structures threatened
*Damage assessment underway
*Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS
* CAL FIRE IMT 6 in command with USFS
An information page for Fire resources has been created; a link appears on the County's home page. Updates will be made as new information becomes available. Here is a link to the new page:
 The El Dorado Community Foundation is making resources available to those affected financially by the Caldor Fire. An application is accessible through this link:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/75567-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation
People wishing to donate to this effort may do so here: https://edcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1792. Please share the link to this fund within your networks of supporters.
Caldor Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of the Eldorado National Forest
In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure -- Forest Order No. 03-21-14 – will be in effect August 17, 2021, through September 30, 2021 to facilitate unimpeded ingress and egress for evacuations, emergency response, and property access. The closure will also limit the public's exposure to fire danger and impaired visibility due to smoke.
In less than three days, the Caldor Fire has grown to over 30,000 acres, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in El Dorado County as a result of the fire. The Caldor Fire has already burned numerous structures and caused at least two people to be hospitalized with injuries. Because the fire is not controlled and is actively burning, there is a high risk of flare ups or uncontrolled runs within the Forest.
The closure Order prohibits the use of areas, roads and trails on the Eldorado National Forest seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Conditions will be assessed daily to determine if it is safe to lift the closure.
The following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
A violation of the Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both.
The Rubicon Trail is closed until further notice due to Caldor fire and the Forest Service order. Emergency response personnel are unavailable, so please respect this closure.
Trash Service Today in the American River Canyon
South Tahoe Refuse will only be going down the canyon as far as Kyburz. Due to the fire they are cautiously proceeding that far in hopes of getting at least to Silver Fork store but even that is questionable. They have also decided not to go into Wrights Lake HOA or the campground.
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