Pay Fire: Evacuations in place as fire spreads rapidly in El Dorado County
Updated: 18:18 PDT Jul 6, 2024
HERE AT HOME WE’RE JUST DEALING WITH MORE HEAT. ACTUALLY IT’S 68 DEGREES NOW, SO IT’S NOT A BAD TIME TO GO FOR A RUN, A CYCLING ROUTE, A DOG WALK, OR WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO OUTSIDE. YOU’LL WANT TO DO IT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. THE WIND IS NOW WEST-SOUTHWEST ABOUT THREE MILES AN HOUR. BUT AS WE GO THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE AFTERNOON, LOOK AT THIS 94 BY 11 AT 1:00, 103 AT 3:00, 110 DEGREES, LIKE I SAID, RECORD BREAKING HEAT FOR TODAY. AND UNFORTUNATELY THAT HEAT IS GOING TO CONTINUE, NOT JUST TODAY BUT THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND AND INTO THE EARLY PART OF NEXT WEEK. NOW, AS WE GET TO THE MIDST OF NEXT WEEK, WE COULD SEE A FEW BREAKINGS IN THAT HEAT WHICH MAY DIVE A BIT INTO THE UPPER 35C, AND THEN AS WE GO INTO NEXT WEEKEND, IT GETS A LITTLE COOLER. IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE REALLY LIKELY TO SEE DOUBLE FIGURE HIGHLIGHTS NEXT WEEKEND. AND I’M SURE EVERYONE WILL WELCOME THAT. SO SOME WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT IF YOU WANT TO CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL WATERWAYS. NORTH FORK OF THE AMERICAN RIVER AT AUBURN DAM. IT IS 66 DEGREES RIGHT NOW. THE WATER HAS REALLY HEATED UP IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. SACRAMENTO RIVER AT 72. FREEPORT FOLSOM LAKE AT BROWNS RAVINE 76 DEGREES. SO STILL PRETTY COMFORTABLE. AS I SAID YOUR COMMUNITY POOLS ARE USUALLY HIGH 70’S TO LOW 80’S AND LAKE TAHOE TAHOE CITY IS 66 DEGREES. REMEMBER WHEN THIS HEAT WAVE STARTED THE LAKE TEMPERATURE WAS ONLY 59. NOW, IF WE LOOK AT THE SEVEN DAY FORECAST, IT IS 93 DEGREES TODAY, IN THE TRUCKEE AND LAKE TAHOE AREA. YES, THAT IS REALLY HOT. TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW 90s. THROUGH WEDNESDAY. BEFORE WE GET BACK INTO THE 80s TODAY FOR THE HILLS, TOMORROW 106 OF THE SAME. SO STAY HYDRATED. PLENTY OF WATER. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE THINGS THAT YOU GET ON YOUR BODY. IT REALLY BLOWS OFF OVER TIME IN THESE HEAT WAVES. NOW FOR SACRAMENTO TODAY WE ARE EXPECTING A HIGH OF 111. WE ARE EXPECTING THAT TO BREAK THE RECORD OF 105. THAT WAS SET IN 1989. WE’VE HAD THIS RECORD FOR A WHILE. TOMORROW 106, 102, 101 FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY. IT’S NOT GOING TO BE THAT BAD, RIGHT. AND THEN, LIKE I SAID, SOME HIGHLIGHTS IN THE UPPER 90S EXPECTED FOR THE MID AND END OF NEXT WEEK. THAT’LL DEFINITELY FEEL BETTER THAN WHAT WE’VE BEEN DEALING WITH. THIS IS SOME CRAZY WEATHER IN THE BAY AREA. KIND OF GOT AWAY. HOW DO WE GET AWAY FROM THE HEAT. AND THEN YOU CAME BACK TO THIS OPPRESSING HEAT. WOW. IT’
Pay Fire: Evacuations in place as fire spreads rapidly in El Dorado County
Updated: 18:18 PDT Jul 6, 2024
A vegetation fire in El Dorado County is spreading quickly and has prompted evacuations, Cal Fire said. (Video player above: Northern California heat wave | Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto expected to break more records)The fire started southeast of Placerville on Paydirt Drive, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District said. So far, at least 150 acres have burned, Cal Fire said. The fire is moving at a dangerous rate. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said evacuation orders have been issued from Country Club and Duden drives to the Placerville Airport. Road closures are in place at Broadway and Airport Road, Cedar Ravine Road and County Club Drive, and Cedar Ravine Road and Paydirt Drive. Access to the airport is closed. The Placerville Library is the center for evacuating residents. See evacuation zones here. | MORE | A 2024 Guide to Preparing for California WildfiresHere are important websites that all California residents should know about during the wildfire season. Cal Fire wildfire incidents: Cal Fire tracks wildfire incidents here. Sign up to receive text messages with Cal Fire updates about wildfires burning near your zip code here. Wildfires on federal lands: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here. Prepare for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do if you return from a power outage here. Here’s how to track and report PG&E power outages. Stay informed when you lose power and cell phone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you. Be prepared for road closures: Download the QuickMap app from Caltrans or check the latest road conditions from QuickMap here.
According to Cal Fire, a vegetation fire is spreading in El Dorado County and people have been evacuated.
(Video player above: Heat wave in Northern California | Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto expected to break more records)
The fire started southeast of Placerville on Paydirt Drive, according to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District.
At least 61 acres have burned so far, Cal Fire said, and the fire is moving at a dangerous pace.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported evacuation orders have been issued for Country Club and Duden, which are headed to the Placerville Airport.
There are road closures at Broadway and Airport Road, Cedar Ravine Road and County Club Drive, and Cedar Ravine Road and Paydirt Drive.
Access to the airport is closed.
The Placerville Library is the center for evacuee residents. View evacuation zones here.
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