Cal Fire is actively fighting a vegetation fire in the Pilot Hill area of El Dorado County on Sunday, July 19, with evacuation orders in place for residents in the immediate impact zone. The fire, which started near Miners Valley and Salmon Falls Road, has burned 92 acres as of mid-afternoon with only 5% containment. Residents living between Miners Valley Road and Equestrian Way have been ordered to evacuate using Salmon Falls Road, with the option to head south toward El Dorado Hills or north toward Cool.
Cal Fire has deployed both air support and ground crews to combat the blaze. Helicopters are conducting air drops to slow the fire’s spread while crews on the ground work to build containment lines. For displaced residents, a temporary evacuation point has been established at the Placerville Library located at 345 Fair Lane. Those who evacuate should bring essential documents, medications, and anything they cannot afford to lose.
This fire is a reminder that wildfire season in the Sacramento foothills moves fast and unpredictably. If you live in fire-prone areas, now’s the time to make sure you know your evacuation routes and have a plan in place for your family and pets. Have you prepared your evacuation plan for the upcoming fire season?
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