Iowa, Placer County

Iowa, Iowa Hill Rd, near Colfax, Placer County. Two separate fires.

July 17, 2024 at 6:02 AM

PCSO reports the fire contained at 4.9 acres. The road closure on Iowa Hill Rd between Wagon Trail and Hollow Log remains in place due to fire equipment. Resources are being released back to their respective stations.

July 17, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Firefighters will work throughout the rest of the night to build and reinforce existing lines. There is a potential for rollout due to the very steep terrain.

July 17, 2024 at 12:57 AM

Helicopter 1NC is leaving the fire, time limit reached. The fire is holding within the established lines. The hard closure of Iowa Hill Rd will remain in place overnight.

July 17, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Fire behavior has moderated. Both Washington Ridge crews have arrived at the staging area and are being assigned.

July 17, 2024 at 12:30 AM

The Chinook has been released from the fire and is returning to Truckee by 12:50 am. The left shoulder of the fire is looking much better.

July 17, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Intel 12 has mapped the fire at 4.89 acres, with two small spots between the main fire and the road.

July 17, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Helicopter 0CH is dropping on the steep portion of Division Alpha of the main fire to take the heat out of that section.

July 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Helicopter 0CH has filled their bucket at Sugarpine Reservoir and is over the fire.

July 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

FIRIS Intel 12 is over the fires, mapping now. Updated acreage will be available shortly.

July 16, 2024 at 11:54 PM

Firefighters on Division Alpha are hiking back to the road to leave clear water drop zones for the incoming helicopter.

July 16, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Helicopter 950CH has lifted from Truckee en route to the fire, ETA 25 minutes.

July 16, 2024 at 11:30 PM

PCSO has issued an evacuation warning for residences along Iowa Hill Rd between Wagon Trail and Big Dipper Rd. Extending 1 mile beyond Big Dipper Rd.

July 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM

Helicopter 1NC is estimating the main fire at approximately 30 acres. No additional fires outside the two initial fires located.

July 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM

The Chinook is only available until 1 am due to flight time restrictions.

July 16, 2024 at 11:08 PM

Helicopter 1NC has made contact with Iowa IC, confirms two separate fires. 1NC suggesting bringing a helicopter in for bucket drops due to the steepness of the terrain and rollouts below the main fire. Requesting the Chinook out of Truckee to respond.

July 16, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Short-range spotting outside of the hoselay reported.

July 16, 2024 at 10:55 PM

Mapping helicopter has lifted off McClellan. Helicopter 491 NC will be over the fire in approximately ten minutes.

July 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM

One slopover about 50 ft below the heel of the fire reported units at scene.

July 16, 2024 at 10:52 PM

Units at scene are still waiting on additional resources to make the long trip to the fire via Foresthill.

July 16, 2024 at 10:45 PM

IC is requesting medic units to stage at the Mineral Bar campground.

July 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM

CHP is providing traffic control on Foresthill Road at Hollow Log Road due to the fire.

July 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Helicopter 609 is seeing two fires, IC has reports of a total of four.

July 16, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Iowa Hill Road is closed at Wagon Trail and at Big Dipper.

July 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Helicopter 609 is approaching the fire. PCSO Deputies are on scene where two fires are burning between Colfax and Iowa Hill. They’re in the area of Iowa Hill Road and Windy Point. At this time, no evacuations are in place.

July 16, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Two Washington Ridge crews being dispatched to the fire, access from the Foresthill side.

July 16, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Law enforcement will check on campers at Sugarpine, advising them of the fires.

July 16, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Helicopter 609 (Fire Hawk) has lifted from McClellan, they are on a training flight and will fly over the fire as a training exercise.

July 16, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Iowa Hill Road will be closed in both directions.

July 16, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Iowa IC reports the first fire is approx. 5 acres, second fire remains at 1/2 acre, there are reports of a third and possibly fourth fire. IC requesting a mapping flight. Additional engines, water tenders and crews on order.

July 16, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Extended travel times for equipment to reach the incident. Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread, no updated acreage at this time.

July 16, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Closure of Iowa Hill Road on the Foresthill side requested due to the amount of equipment.

July 16, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Dispatch now inquiring about a night-flight helicopter. There are reports of a third fire on Iowa Hill Road.

July 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Firefighters have a hoseline around the second fire.

July 16, 2024 at 9:26 PM

The second fire needs two additional engines and a water tender. Now reported as burning at a moderate rate of spread.

July 16, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Iowa IC reports the second fire is a few miles up the road. Engines at scene and two additional will be enough for the Colfax side, all other incoming resources to go to the Foresthill side.

July 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Firefighters have located the second fire. Approximately 1/2 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread. They should be able to pick it up with one additional engine.

July 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Iowa IC sending dozer via Foresthill and Sugarpine Rd, Iowa Hill is too narrow for access from the Colfax side. Significant augmentation of resources underway.

July 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Firefighters have eyes on the fire, requesting a total of four handcrews and additional water tenders. Estimated size is 1.5 acres.

July 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Caller advising the the Iowa fire is the size of a house and just off the road near Deadman’s Curve.

July 16, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Wildland dispatch for a fire in the Iowa Hill area. This will be the Iowa Fire.