Copper, Amador County

Copper, Copper Hill Rd. off Hwy 16, Amador County.

October 2, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Fire Crews had a productive day today and were able to improve containment to 90%. The fire will be on patrol status throughout the night.

October 2, 2020 at 7:33 AM

The new CAL FIRE trained, Tahoe CCC Fire Crew is on site today to help with mop up. Dense brush and dry, dead trees will keep crews busy for several days.

October 1, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Firefighters will remain throughout the night again tonight as dense brush and oaks continue to smolder.

7:00 P.M.
Fire crews worked in near 100 degree temperatures mopping up hot spots throughout the day. Despite the heat, they gained further containment to 70%. Acres burned remains at 48. Crews will patrol the area throughout the night to ensure containment level. pic.twitter.com/kvPLCP0JoV

— CAL FIRE AEU (@CALFIREAEU) October 2, 2020

October 1, 2020 at 10:14 AM

Copper Fire Update:
10/1/20
9:30 A.M.
Firefighters worked throughout the night to prevent spot fires and gained further containment to 60%. They will continue working on hot spots and smoldering oaks within the interior of the fire. Hwy 16 is now open in both directions. pic.twitter.com/guWGWzrL66

— CAL FIRE AEU (@CALFIREAEU) October 1, 2020

September 30, 2020 at 7:19 PM

The fire has been mapped at 48 acres and is now 50% contained.

Copper Fire Update:
7:00 P.M.
A few small spot fires developed causing Hwy 16 to close again. It is expected to open to 1-lane, controlled traffic late tonight as firefighters will remain throughout the night to prevent further spread. GPS mapping indicated that fire is 48 acres. pic.twitter.com/o6WL27N0Oy

— CAL FIRE AEU (@CALFIREAEU) October 1, 2020

September 30, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Firefighters stopped the forward spread and have approx. 50% containment. Threat to structures has been mitigated and evacuation orders lifted allowing residents to return home.

September 30, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Fire is holding steady, please respect the road closures and evacuation area.

September 30, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Mandatory evacuation order for Long Gate Rd. Evacuation Center is at Amador County Fairgrounds-18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth, 95669.

Hwy 16 at Ione Rd east to Old Sacramento Rd.