Monday morning Caldor Fire Update: 216,358 acres and 44% contained

Firefighters continued to work tirelessly throughout the night, patrolling and holding the fire at current perimeters. Crews continued the aggressive direct attack, mop up, and building upon previously constructed handline.
In the areas of upper and lower Echo Lake, the fire activity was minimal. The crews continued mop up and patrol.

In Meyers and Christmas Valley, the fire continued to creep and smolder in the interior sections. Crews mopped up and improved the containment line in addition to patrolling around the structures.

Near Trimmer Peak, night shift crews continued aggressive mop up, holding the established line from Trimmer Rock to Fountain Place.

In the Scout Peak area, crews focused on securing and improving the hand line. Around Caples Lake, crews continued direct handline construction and went into the fire's interior sections to extinguish hot spots.

West Zone

The fire behavior moderated overnight allowing firefighters to pick up spots that occurred during the day. Some fire growth occurred in the steep, challenging terrain along the northeast and south ends of the fire perimeter. Poor humidity recovery and warmer temperatures last night allowed some interior islands to burn but crews actively patrolled to mitigate any threats to structures. Today firefighters will continue mopping up and
building more control line. Damage inspections continue with approximately 85 percent of structures assessed.

Full containment is expected September 27.

The Numbers

Size: 216,358 acres
Containment: 44%
Civilian Injuries: 2
First Responder Injuries: 7
Structures Threatened: 27,670
Structures Damaged: 75
Single Residences Destroyed: 714
Commercial Properties Destroyed: 18
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 190
Personnel on the fire: 5,072
Engines: 357
Water tenders: 88
Helicopters: 31
Handcrews: 78
Dozers: 79
Other: 34
Air Tankers: Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.