Caldor Fire Thursday night update: 210,893 acres burn, 27% contained
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 7:27pm
Civilian Injuries: 2
First Responder Injuries: 3
Structures Threatened: 31,901
Single Residences Threatened: 26,476
Multiple residences Threatened: 4,402
Businesses Threatened: 1,023
Structures Damaged: 54
Single Residences Destroyed: 649
Commercial Properties Destroyed: 12
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 184
Evacuated: 49,171
From Temporary Shelters: 633
Estimated incident costs to date: $87,792,277
Personnel on the fire: 4,415
Engines: 523
Water tenders: 84
Helicopters: 27
Handcrews: 78
Dozers: 95
Other: 34
Air Tankers: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Today fire behavior decreased in western areas thanks to slow wind speed across the fire. The fire continues to back down towards US50 in multiple locations due to the heavy dead/down fuels. Aircraft and hand crews worked throughout the day to secure more control line along the southern edge of the fire near Kirkwood and Caples Lake, keeping it north of Hwy 88. Tonight, firefighters will take advantage of lighter winds and cooler temperatures to construct additional control lines. Damage inspection is in progress with approximately 65 percent of structures inspected to date.
The Numbers
Size: 210,893 acres
Civilian Injuries: 2
First Responder Injuries: 3
Structures Threatened: 31,901
Single Residences Threatened: 26,476
Multiple residences Threatened: 4,402
Businesses Threatened: 1,023
Structures Damaged: 54
Single Residences Destroyed: 649
Commercial Properties Destroyed: 12
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 184
Evacuated: 49,171
From Temporary Shelters: 633
Estimated incident costs to date: $87,792,277
Personnel on the fire: 4,415
Engines: 523
Water tenders: 84
Helicopters: 27
Handcrews: 78
Dozers: 95
Other: 34
Air Tankers: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.