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Bumper, Bumper Rd & China Hill Rd, east of Frenchtown in El Dorado County.
August 3, 2018 at 8:36 AM
As of this morning, containment has increased to 90%.
August 2, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Crews are mopping up hot spots. PG&E is restoring utilities to residents.
August 2, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Fire crews worked through the night and made great progress. Crews are mopping up hot spots.
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
August 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM
Better mapping puts the fire at 67 acres and 80% contained. Firefighters will work throughout the night.
August 1, 2018 at 6:42 PM
Evacuations are lifted for the #BumperFire. Soft road closures are in effect (residents only) on W China Hill Road at Highway 49. Use caution in the area as fire equipment is still moving.
August 1, 2018 at 6:19 PM
TNF Helicopter 514 has been released from the Bumper Fire, en route to Placerville for fuel.
August 1, 2018 at 5:50 PM
Forward progress of the Bumper Fire has been stopped. Firefighters are still working numerous spot fires and extinguishing hot spots. The fire is still actively burning, all evacuations remain in place. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
August 1, 2018 at 5:31 PM
Tanker 85 is being diverted to the Peavine Fire at Ice House Road.
August 1, 2018 at 5:17 PM
Air resources are being reassigned between the Omega, Bumper and Peavine fires. With multiple new starts, resources are scarce.
August 1, 2018 at 4:44 PM
Bumper Air Attack reports most of the fire line is looking pretty good.
August 1, 2018 at 4:42 PM
Helicopters are working numerous hot spots outside the main retardant lines.
August 1, 2018 at 4:13 PM
#EDHFire #Bumperfire #Omegafire If you are concerned about fire evacuations in El Dorado County, please sign up for Code Red Emergency Alert service at https://t.co/C76u4DHsQQ There is an evacuation center located at 3734 China Garden Way, Diamond Springs Fireman’s Hall.
— EDHFire (@EDHFire) August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018 at 4:12 PM
Estimated size of the Bumper Fire is 30-35 acres.
August 1, 2018 at 3:58 PM
Fire behavior has greatly moderated.
August 1, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Heavy tankers are being directed from the Bumper to the Omega Fire. Two tankers and two helicopters remain over the fire with Air Attack 230.
August 1, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Retardant lines close to structures are slowing the progress of the fire. Structure defense on the ground is making progress.
August 1, 2018 at 3:31 PM
Evacuations on Bumper Road, all homes along China Hill Road West, and homes in the area of Spice Lane and Marybelle Lane. Eldorado County Sheriff deputies conducting the evacuations. Evacuation Center is at 3734 China Garden Way, Diamond Springs Firemans Hall
Thank you, Yubanet for your continual reporting. Thanks all fire crews and personnel, pilots, everyone who fights these scary beasts.
Off of Old Frenchtown Road and feel like it was a closer call than we’d ask for but sure awareness-building.
Let me guess, you will now have that Go Bag ready to go? Stay safe!
You betcha. This was a good drill. Stay safe as well.