Month: September 2020

The El Dorado Fire burned actively overnight and has become established into Mountain Home Creek. ***Any remaining residents in Angelus Oaks are asked to evacuate NOW.***  Firefighters have built a contingency line between the fire and […]

North side of El Dorado Fire Perimeter: The El Dorado Fire had minimal growth overnight as fire fighters continue the hard work of securing the perimeter. State crews, county and federal crews continue direct line […]

Current Conditions: The El Dorado Fire is now active on the northern edge, on the north side of Yucaipa Ridge and north of Highway 38. The fire has been active both the day and night […]

North side of El Dorado Fire Perimeter: Hotshot crews began direct line construction in the Skinner Creek area above Hwy 38. They are being supported by specialized hose lays that are refilled by helicopters into […]

Ground crews continue to make an incredible effort in containing the El Dorado Fire. Last night fire conditions were calm and allowed for good progress on securing the fire line, particularly in the Mill Creek […]

Ground crews are making an incredible effort in containing the El Dorado Fire. On the Northern  portion of Yucaipa Ridge fire crews have continued the hard work of building fire line to secure the perimeter […]

Fire crews made great progress last night in the containment of the El Dorado Fire with favorable downslope winds that allowed crews the opportunity to continue fire line construction and strengthening the fire perimeter in […]

Fire crews made great progress last night in the containment of the El Dorado Fire with favorable downslope winds that allowed crews the opportunity to continue fire line construction and strengthening the fire perimeter in […]

Current Conditions: The El Dorado Fire actively burned on the steep western perimeter near Highway 38 this afternoon. There is a concern for ember casting overnight with a downslope wind influence. Crews are working diligently […]