September 6, 2021 - Evacuation Orders Downgraded - Effective Immediately for El Dorado County

Evacuation Order Update:

The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in El Dorado County:

• Grizzly Flat Road between Steely Ridge and Blue Mountain Road.
• Cosmunes Mine Road between String Canyon Road and the North Fork of the Cosumnes River.
• String Canyon Road between Grizzly Flat Road and Eagle Hill Road.
• North of Highway 50 between Forebay Road and Ice House Road extending North to include Spring Valley Road.
• South of Highway 50, East of Sly Park Road, West of Ice House Road, North of Mormon Emigrant Trail.
  (Per El Dorado Irrigation District, Jenkinson Lake/Sly Park Recreation Area remains closed to visitors.)

The following Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in El Dorado County:

• South of Starkes Grade Road, North of Sly Park Creek, East of Pleasant Valley Road up to and including the Diamond Garnet subdivision.

Road Closures/Access:

• Cosumnes Mine Road is open from String Canyon Road to the bridge crossing the Cosumnes River.
• String Canyon Road is closed at Eagle Hill Road.
• Grizzly Flat Road is closed at Blue Mountain Drive.
• East bound Highway 50 is closed at Ice House Road.
• Ice House Road is closed at White Meadow Road.

NOTES: The fire has caused extensive damage to the Grizzly Flats Community Services District (CSD) water system. Grizzly Flats CSD is working diligently to make repairs. Customers should be prepared to bring potable water for all water needs. The Grizzly Flats CSD is working with the El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services and the American Red Cross to provide a limited amount of bottled water to those customers. Residual, standing water in pipelines is not safe for use and should be flushed out. For more information contact the Grizzly Flats CSD https://tinyurl.com/GrizzlyCaldor

Repopulation consists of complex coordination between fire, law enforcement, public works, and utilities to ensure the safety of residents and fire responders alike.

The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation orders and warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. There will be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 911. For tips on returning home after wildfire visit: Returning Home Checklist - Ready for Wildfire.

For more specific information and resources from your local utility company visit the links below:

PG&E: https://tinyurl.com/PGECaldor

Sacramento Municipal Utility District: https://tinyurl.com/SMUDCaldor

El Dorado Irrigation District: https://tinyurl.com/EIDCaldor

Grizzly Flats CSD: https://tinyurl.com/GrizzlyCaldor

Liberty Utilities: https://tinyurl.com/LibertyCaldor

ATT: https://tinyurl.com/ATTCaldor

Comcast: https://tinyurl.com/ComcastCaldor

Please go to: www.tinyurl.com/EDSOEVAC for an online evacuation map.

All previous evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.

For additional information regarding the Caldor Fire, scan the QR code above or visit https://linktr.ee/imt6.

Source: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit