Fire at a glance (numbers)
- Incident Name: Electra
- State: CA
- Lead Agency: AEU
- Size (acres): 4,478
- Percent Contained: 99%
- Estimate of Containment: July 25, 2022
- Personnel: 11
- Structures Destroyed: 0
Electra, Amador-El Dorado Unit, Cal Fire. Four miles southwest of Jackson, CA. Brush, short grass and timber. Minimal fire behavior with smoldering.
July 22, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Final report: High temperatures, low humidity, and steep, rugged terrain continue to pose a challenge for firefighters as they make access to mop up the smokes identified on the steep slopes within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area until all identified hot spots are extinguished.
July 20, 2022 at 7:03 AM
Although fire activity has decreased, thermal imaging of the fire detected heat in isolated islands of dense vegetation. High temperatures, low humidity, and steep, rugged terrain continue to pose a challenge for firefighters as they make access to mop up the smokes identified on the steep slopes within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area until all identified hot spots are extinguished.
July 19, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Fire activity decreased yesterday. Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up hot spots and smoldering stump holes within the fire perimeter. Fire suppression repair is complete.
July 18, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Fire activity continues deep within the fire perimeter. Areas of unburned, brush periodically flare up creating visible columns of smoke. Resources are on site to mitigate any fire spread. Firefighters continue patrolling and mopping up hot spots and smoldering stump holes. Fire suppression repair is complete.
July 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM
The Electra Fire is still an active fire. Continued hot, dry weather is forecasted for the remainder of the week with triple digit temperatures. The high temperatures and low relative humidity increase the likelihood of the smoldering islands of brush in the canyon to flare up and produce more smoke in area. CAL FIRE has resources at scene to mitigate the potential of fire from leaving the control lines. The areas where there is still active fire is deep within the fire perimeter.
July 15, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Firefighters continue patrolling and mopping up hot spots and smoldering stump holes within the perimeter of the fire. Isolated islands of brush deep within the canyon continue to smolder, keeping firefighters busy in the steep, rugged terrain. Fire suppression repair is ongoing.
July 14, 2022 at 6:06 AM
Temperatures reached above 100 degrees across the incident yesterday as firefighters continued mopping up hot spots and extinguishing smoldering stumps within the perimeter of the fire. Firefighters are making good progress on fire suppression repairs.
July 13, 2022 at 6:54 AM
Firefighters continue to gain containment while patrolling the fire, mopping up hot spots within the perimeter, and reinforcing control lines. Fire suppression repair work and cleanup are ongoing.
Amador County:
The area within the fire perimeter remains closed and under an evacuation order. Communities under evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings.
Calaveras County:
Evacuation Orders remain in place for the following zones: CCU-E024-A, CCU-E051-B
Visit: community.zonehaven.com to view the Calaveras OES evacuation map. Any questions regarding Zonehaven can call 211.
The California Highway Patrol has opened roads leading to residential neighborhoods. Roads leading to the fire perimeter remain closed to the public in both Amador and Calaveras Counties.
July 12, 2022 at 7:52 AM
Firefighters continue to patrol, mop up hot spots and reinforce control lines. A fire suppression repair strategy is being implemented.
Management of the fire is transitioning back to the Amador-El Dorado Unit.
July 11, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Hot and dry weather conditions and lowering daytime relative humidity caused continued smoldering in stump holes and heavy fuels. Firefighters continue to patrol, mop up hot spots and reinforce control lines. A fire suppression repair strategy is being implemented.
July 11, 2022 at 7:04 AM
Calaveras County:
There will be a food spoilage disposal located at the Wilseyville Transfer Station 4598 Blizzard Mine Road. Wilseyville, CA 95257
July 10, 2022 at 7:37 PM
Today, hot and dry weather conditions and lowering daytime relative humidity, caused increase smoldering in stump holes and heavy fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines while suppression repair strategies are implemented.
Demobilization of excess resources is in progress. All shelters have closed in Amador and Calaveras counties.
July 10, 2022 at 7:56 AM
Fire activity on the Electra Fire was minimal with smoldering in stump holes and large downed fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines while suppression repair strategies are implemented.
Areas within the fire perimeter remains closed.
Calaveras County:
Evacuation Orders remain in place for the following zones: CCU-E024-A, CCU-E051-B
Amador County: There are no longer any road closures within Amador County.
Calaveras County: There are no longer any road closures within Calaveras County
Per PG&E, all power to residences impacted by the Electra Fire has been restored.
July 9, 2022 at 6:54 PM
Fire activity on the Electra Fire was minimal with smoldering in stump holes and
large downed fuels. Firefighters continue to mop-up and reinforce control lines
while suppression repair strategies are implemented.
Sunday, July 10th the American Red Cross will have 2 Distribution areas for clean up kits for those that were in the evacuation areas.
Highway 26 and Ridge Road – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hwy 26 Mokelumne Hill, Elementary parking lot 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
July 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM
ALL ELECTRA FIRE EVACATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO WARNINGS Several changes to the Electra Fire evacuation order and warning areas have been made in Amador and Calaveras Counties. The only areas remaining under an evacuation order are zones within the fire perimeter.
July 8, 2022 at 7:01 PM
Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering reported today. Continued progress by resources assigned.
July 8, 2022 at 2:12 PM
At approximately 3:44 p.m. on July 4, 2022, a vegetation fire was called in to the 911 Emergency Call Center. The fire started on Electra Rd. in Amador County. If you were on Electra Rd. at the time of the fire, and you have any information please call the CAL FIRE Tip Line at 1-800-468-4408.
July 8, 2022 at 9:09 AM
July 8, 2022 at 7:08 AM
The Electra Fire activity was minimal overnight. Overall fire behavior was diminished due to the success of the firing operations that have burned out a few of the large remaining green pockets and islands.
Threats remain to structures with evacuation Orders and Warning remaining in place. Repopulation occurring where safe to do so. There is a threat to critical power and water infrastructure. CAL FIRE Team 3 is in command.
July 7, 2022 at 8:13 PM
As Firefighters continue to strengthen and reinforce fire containment lines, previously unburned vegetation is expected to ignite and produce smoke. Residents will likely see increased smoke in the areas north of Robinson Ranch at the intersection of Highway 26 and Ponderosa Road.
While residents feel alarmed seeing the increased smoke in the area, the Electra Fire Incident Command Team does not anticipate any issues, and the Electra Incident has sufficient air and ground resources available to respond to any concerns that may arise.
July 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Fire activity was minimal with isolated unburned vegetation that was primarily smoldering and creeping. Occasional uphill runs were observed when unburned fuels aligned with winds and topography. Steep and inaccessible terrain, dead timber from the Butte Fire and drought stressed vegetation is still a concern, but firefighters are working to strengthen and reinforce control lines and mop up where possible.
July 7, 2022 at 2:12 PM
AMADOR COUNTY
Evacuation Update:
The Amador County Sheriff’s Office is removing the road closures at the intersections located at Tabeaud Road at Highway 88, Mt. Zion Road at Highway 88, Clinton Road at West Clinton Road, Upper Clinton Road at Butte Mountain Road.
The new road closures are located at the intersections of Tabeaud Road at Amador Lane, Tabeaud Road at Ponderosa Way, and Tabeaud Road is closed from East Clinton Road to Arrow Head Road. The areas north of these new road closures have been reduced to a warning.
The previous evacuation warning area on Highway 88 at Previtali Road, east to Hilltop Road has now been removed.
Refer to the updated live map for up-to-date evacuation zone information.
All other existing evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect.
o Visit www.bit.ly/AmadorCountyEvacMap for more information.
CALAVERAS COUNTY
As of today, the Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services has implemented Zonehaven for identifying evacuation order and warning zones. The below changes only affect areas outside of the Electra Fire burn scar.
Evacuation Update:
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is moving the road closure at the intersection of Hwy 26 and Buckeye Ln to east of Montgomery Ln. Mokelumne Hill
The evacuation order for all of Montgomery Ln and all residences off of Montgomery has been lifted. Zones 049-A, 050-A, 051-A, and 052B.
All other evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and road closures remain unchanged in Calaveras County.
July 7, 2022 at 9:06 AM
July 7, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Fire behavior moderated overnight due to increased humidity. Several small spot fires were detected and mitigated with the support of intel platforms and night-flying helicopter operations. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots.
July 7, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Moderate fire behavior with short-range spotting, flanking and smoldering was reported overnight. Threats remain to structures with evacuation Orders and Warning remaining in place. Repopulation occurring where safe to do so. There is a threat to critical power and water infrastructure.
July 6, 2022 at 7:43 PM
The Electra Fire was moderated by cool temperatures and higher humidity, but remained active where wind and slope aligned. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping-up hot spots.
July 6, 2022 at 4:39 PM
Latest update from the IMT states the fire is now 4,112 acres, 40% contained with 17% controlled.
CONTAINED: The status of a wildfire suppression action signifying that a control line has been completed around the fire, and any associated spot fires, which can reasonably be expected to stop the fire’s spread.
CONTROLLED: The status of a wildfire suppression action signifying that there is no longer smoke activity or hotspots within the fire perimeter.
July 6, 2022 at 2:02 PM
The Amador County Sheriff’s Office is removing the road closure at the intersection of Lower Clinton Road and Butte Mountain Road. The new road closure will be moved to the Upper Clinton Road and Butte Mountain intersection. All residents along Clinton Road and Butte Mountain Road within this area are clear to return home. The evacuation order for this area has been reduced to a warning.
o Visit www.bit.ly/AmadorCountyEvacMap for more information.
Evacuation Warning Update:
o The warning zone running east from Jackson, along Hwy 88 to Previtali Road has been removed.
All existing Evacuation Orders and Warnings not listed above remain in effect
Road Closures:
o Tabeaud Road southbound at Highway 88, Mount Zion Road southbound at Highway 88, Upper Clinton Road at Butte Mountain Road, Clinton Road at West Clinton Road, Electra Road at Highway 49
CALAVERAS COUNTY
o All evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and road closures remain unchanged
July 6, 2022 at 12:07 PM
CAL FIRE AEU, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, and CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 will host a community briefing on the Electra Fire via Facebook, tonight at 7pm. We will provide an operational briefing, and we will also answer your questions regarding the Electra Fire. https://www.facebook.com/CALFIREAEU/
July 6, 2022 at 7:50 AM
Humidity recovery in the early morning hours moderated fire activity. Firefighters are working to strengthen control lines. The threat to critical infrastructure is being monitored and assessed, and protection plans are being put into place.
July 6, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Fire behavior remained active overnight with uphill runs and backing reported. Threats remain to structures nearby with evacuation Orders and Warning remaining in place. Critical power and water infrastructure is threatened in the area with damaged powerlines causing power outages in the area. CAL FIRE Team 3 is planned to transition to command of the fire at 0700 this morning.
July 5, 2022 at 7:02 PM
Fire behavior remained active today with short range spotting and rolling material challenging firefighting efforts.
Threats remain to structures nearby with evacuation Orders and Warning remaining in place. 1,217 structures are threatened.
Critical power and water infrastructure is threatened in the area with damaged powerlines causing power outages in the area. CAL FIRE Team 3 is planned to transition to command of the fire at 0700 tomorrow morning.
July 5, 2022 at 9:40 AM
CAL FIRE IMT Team 3 has been activated and will inbrief today.
July 5, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Helicopters are off the fire due to smoke conditions.
Resources assigned today:
Engines: 128
Water Tenders: 22
Helicopters: 14
Hand Crews: 39
Dozers: 33
Total: 1,225
July 5, 2022 at 9:09 AM
450 structures remain threatened. The strategic objectives for today (aka The Box) are: Keep the fire east of Hwy 49, south of Hwy 88, north of Jesus Maria Road and west of Hwy 26 and Railroad Flat Road.
July 5, 2022 at 8:52 AM
Latest mapping has the fire at 3,282 acres.
July 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM
There is continued threat to critical power infrastructure. Steep rugged terrain is making access challenging for fire crews in the South Fork of the Mokelumne River drainage, however firefighters continue to construct control lines. Approximately 100 recreational visitors and PG&E employees were safely evacuated from the Electra Powerhouse last night at approximately 9:30 p.m.
The control objectives are to keep the fire east of Hwy 49, south of Hwy 88, North of Jesus Maria Road and West Hwy 26 and Railroad Flat Road. CAL FIRE urges the public to adhere to evacuation warnings and orders and avoid the area to allow access to additional resources.
July 5, 2022 at 5:32 AM
Fire was mapped at midnight at 3,034 acres.
July 4, 2022 at 9:40 PM
Widespread power outages in Amador and Calaveras counties, over 10,000 customers affected.
July 4, 2022 at 9:36 PM
The Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) has been activated. Residents may bring large and small animals to the Amador County Fairgrounds.
Evacuation Teams of Amador (ETA) is able to assist with animal evacuations. If their help is needed please contact them directly at 209-419-2000. Information is available on their website at https://amadorevacs.com
The Laughton Ranch is also available to help shelter and care for displaced animals. The Laughton Ranch is located at 90 Clinton Road in Jackson adjacent to Raley’s.
July 4, 2022 at 8:42 PM
Air Attack estimates the fire is 1/2 mile from Hwy 26.
July 4, 2022 at 8:27 PM
Red Cross volunteers opened two shelters in response to the #ElectraFire: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Rd in #SanAndreas & at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 State Highway 49, in Sutter Creek.
July 4, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Caltrans: Calaveras County: East & Westbound SR 26 closed from Buckeye Ln. to Lower Dorray Rd., due to Electra Fire. Avoid area. No ETO at this time.
July 4, 2022 at 8:14 PM
Fire is spotting ahead, large spot on the Calaveras side.
July 4, 2022 at 8:02 PM Latest evacuation map for the fire, large area now under a warning.
July 4, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Tanker 914 is returning to McClellan, will be over the fire again tomorrow morning with 3 additional tankers and 12 helicopters.
July 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Evacuation site in Amador County is located at the Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Cal-Fire has upgraded the evacuation warnings in the Lake Tabeau area to mandatory evacuation orders. The area to be evacuated remains a two mile radius from Lake Tabeau. All or portions of the following roads falling within the two mile radius are included in these updated evacuation orders: Amador Lane, Fig Tree Lane, Ponderosa Way, Clinton Road, and Tabeau Road at Clinton Bar Road.
July 4, 2022 at 7:07 PM
Latest mapping puts the fire at 959 acres. There is a threat to 230kV powerlines. East and westbound Hwy 26 closed at Lower Dorray Rd. Please avoid this area. No ETO at this time.
July 4, 2022 at 6:49 PM
CAL FIRE AEU report:
Amador County:
Mandatory evacuations on all roads south of Butte Mountain Road from South Clinton Road to Amador Lane.
Calaveras County:
North of Hwy 26 from Montgomery Drive to Lower Dorray Road.
Road closures:
South Clinton Road at Butte Mountain Road
Electra Road at Hwy 49
Hwy 26 at Montgomery Drive
July 4, 2022 at 6:46 PM
Air Attack estimates the fire at 500+ acres. Structure threat in the next 30 minutes. Still burning at a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. Short- and long-range spotting observed.
July 4, 2022 at 6:08 PM
VLAT inbound. Air Attack coordinating the drop. Still a lot of civilians in the process of evacuating. Per Amador County Sheriff’s Office: The Italian Picnic Grounds, located at 581 Highway 49 in Sutter Creek, will be the location for human sheltering. The Red Cross has been notified and will be responding to assist. An exact ETA for Red Cross is unknown at this time.
July 4, 2022 at 5:51 PM
Traffic control at Butte Mountain Rd and Butte Mountain Cutoff to prevent traffic from going west of this location.
July 4, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Amador County Sheriff’s Office: Cal-Fire has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents in the Butte Mountain Road area. Butte Mountain Road will be closed except for egress purposes. Cal-Fire has issued an evacuation warning for all residents in a two mile radius centered around Lake Tabeau.
The Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) has been activated. Residents may bring large and small animals to the Amador County Fairgrounds.
July 4, 2022 at 5:17 PM
FIRIS has mapped the fire at 390 acres, on both sides of the North Fork. Approximately 40-50 acres on the Calaveras side of the river.
July 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM
CHP units dispatched to the Calaveras Side, no evacuations yet. Firefighters setting up for structure defense on Charamuga Ranch Road.
July 4, 2022 at 4:53 PM
July 4, 2022 at 4:45 PM
Butte Mountain Road is under evacuation order. Electra Road is closed to all incoming traffic.
July 4, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Fire has spotted across into Calaveras County, now well established on both sides of the North Fork of the Mokelumne River. Evacuations are coming.
July 4, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Electra Fire, Hwy 49 at Electra Road in Amador near the Calaveras County line. 40+ acres, dangerous rate of spread.
