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Are there fires in El Dorado County?
The wildfire burning in El Dorado County has charred about 156,515 acres and is 19\% contained.
Where is the smoke in El Dorado County coming from?
Residents who see or smell smoke should consider taking precautions: Healthy people should delay strenuous exercise until the smoke has cleared. Children and older people should consider avoiding outdoor activity, especially prolonged outdoor exercise.
Where is El Dorado County fire?
The Fire District is located in the Mother Lode along US Highway 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, California.
Why is it so smoky in Placerville California?
Thick smoke from a wildfire burning in Tuolomne County is causing unhealthy air in Placerville, which is more than 100 miles away from where the fire is burning.
Is the El Dorado fire still burning?
| El Dorado Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | September 5, 2020 – November 16, 2020 |
| Burned area | 22,744 acres (9,204 ha) |
| Cause | Sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a gender reveal party |
| Buildings destroyed | 10 structures destroyed, 6 structures damaged |
What fire zone is El Dorado Hills?
Most but not all of El Dorado Hills is in a moderate fire hazard zone. A large portion of Cameron Park is included in a high fire hazard area and most of the county has been designated by Cal Fire as a high or very high fire hazard severity zone.
Why is it smoky in El Dorado County?
Air quality in El Dorado County is currently being impacted by smoke from wildfires in the region and state. Smoke conditions can change quickly and vary greatly in El Dorado County because of the terrain, wind direction and weather.
Is it still smoky in Sacramento?
Current Conditions Currently, Sacramento County is not experiencing impacts from wildfire smoke.
How close is the fire to Pollock Pines?
The area of the Rubicon Fire is about 14 miles northeast of Pollock Pines, California and is being held at approximately seven acres. Resources from the Caldor Fire were sent to the new blaze in a mutual aid effort with Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Will South Lake Tahoe have to evacuate?
Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for South Lake Tahoe, allowing the resort town’s 22,000 residents to return home and marking a confident milestone in the fight against the Caldor fire. The blaze remains only 49\% contained and still threatens areas south of the town.
What is the air quality in Cameron Park right now?
What is the current air quality in Cameron Park?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 82 US AQI | PM2.5 |
How long did the El Dorado fire last?
Officials say a smoke bomb used at the gender event last September sparked the blaze, in which one firefighter was killed and others were hurt. The couple have pleaded not guilty. The El Dorado fire lasted more than two months and covered over 22,000 acres of southern California, destroying homes and other properties.