Pay, Placerville

Pay, Paydirt road in Placerville, El Dorado County.

July 11, 2024 at 11:26 AM

The fire is now fully contained.

July 9, 2024 at 7:18 AM

Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. Final report unless a significant change occurs.

July 8, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Evacuations Orders and Warnings lifted.

Crews will continue containment efforts – including constructing and fortifying control lines and extinguishing hot spots – throughout the night. 

July 8, 2024 at 7:04 AM

Minimal fire activity overnight, some evacuations orders and warnings remain in place.

July 7, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Crews will continue to construct and strengthen control lines and extinguish hotspots throughout the night. Fire behavior was minimal throughout the day.

July 7, 2024 at 10:07 AM

Firefighters continue extensive mop-up operations and extinguishing any lingering hotspots. Aircraft are available if needed.

July 7, 2024 at 7:11 AM

Forward spread of the fire has been stopped. Evacuations Orders and Warnings remain in place.

July 6, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Helicopters are being released from the fire. Crews will continue to build handlines and mop up. Please check the evacuation map for updated information.

For those displaced due to the Pay Fire evacuations, an overnight shelter has been established at Union Mine High School at 6530 Koki Ln in El Dorado.

July 6, 2024 at 7:05 PM

77.5 acres is the new mapped perimeter.

July 6, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Everything is holding within the retardant lines, per Air Attack. The tankers will have to return to their bases soon for fuel. Helicopters continue to work the hotspots.

July 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM

An animal shelter has been established at West Slope Animal Shelter at 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs

July 6, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Air Attack reports the fire is holding at 62 acres, looking really good.

July 6, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Air Attack reports fire behavior has moderated greatly, no spotting at this time.

July 6, 2024 at 5:55 PM

Additional evacuation warnings issued by EDSO to the south of the fire.

July 6, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Backburn operation planned to cut off the progression of the fire. Evacuation Warnings for Camino Heights.

July 6, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Fire has been remapped, 62 acres.

July 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Fire is moving to the east at a rapid rate of spread. New mandatory evacuations towards Camino.

July 6, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Additional evacuations issued by EDSO.

July 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Spot fire across Texas Hill Rd, per Air Attack.

July 6, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Fire is making a run after increased spotting activity. Air Attack 230 is handing off the fire to TNF Air Attack 17 as a relief air attack.

July 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Air Attack is requesting three additional Type 3 helicopters due to increased fire and spotting activity.

July 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Tankers will reinforce retardant line on the right flank, crews will be picking up spots on the south side of the runway.

July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM

The fire has been mapped at 16.2 acres.

July 6, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Air Attack is releasing two of the large tankers, keeping four helicopters and three tankers working the fire.

July 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Fire behavior is moderating, but all evacuations and closures remain in effect. Again, there is no access to the airport at this time.

July 6, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Temporary evacuation center for those displaced is the Placerville Library on 345 Fair Lane. Use caution as emergency personnel and apparatus are in the area and more are arriving.

July 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Helicopters assisting with suppressing spot fires and keeping the runways safe.

July 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Air Attack reports things are looking pretty good, progress being made with the retardant box.

July 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Tanker 103 is inbound. Short-range spotting is causing issues with line construction. Drop will be perpendicular to the hangars at the head of the fire.

July 6, 2024 at 3:23 PM

The Fairgrounds are opening for animal evacuations.

July 6, 2024 at 3:20 PM

There are mandatory evacuations for residences from Country Club/ Dudin to the Placerville Airport. There are road closures at Airport Rd/Broadway and Cedar Ravine/Country Club and Cedar Ravine/Paydirt. There is no access to the Placerville Airport at this time, per El Dorado County Sheriff.

July 6, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Evacuation warning issued for Broadway to Newtown through Airport Rd and Mary Ct.

July 6, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Difficult access for firefighters through dense brush leading up to the airport. Helicopters are working hotspots and Tanker 210 is inbound. Intel 12, mapping plane, is inbound as well.

July 6, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Tanker 101 will drop at the heel of the fire to tie into an existing retardant line. Additional resources are arriving from neighboring units.

July 6, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Tanker 101 is arriving over the fire. Evacuations are in progress.

July 6, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Firefighters are working on structure defense for the airport hangars. Electrical hazards pose a danger for aircraft and ground resources.