Crozier Fire in El Dorado County prompts evacuation orders
EL DORADO COUNTY – Evacuation orders have expanded in El Dorado County Wednesday evening as the Crozier Fire continues to burn.
The fire started just after 1:20 a.m., northwest of Slate Mountain in the Eldorado National Forest.
Cal Fire reports that the fire has grown to 571 acres with 5% containment as of Wednesday night.
The fire is burning in a remote area with heavy timber and thick brush. Crews have reported hot temperatures, breezes and low humidities have caused elevated fire activity.
Exactly what started the fire is under investigation, Cal Fire says.
Crozier Fire evacuation orders
Several evacuation orders and warnings are in effect.
Evacuations were for the Mosquito/Swansboro Community. According to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, evacuation orders were then extended to the east along Highway 193 and to the north along Wentworth Springs Road.
By Wednesday evening, the evacuation orders expanded again to include Balderson Station, Quintette, Buckeye and Valcanoville to the Placer County line.
Evacuation warnings were issued to residents south of the fire and south of Stumpy Meadow Reservoir. Residents should check the county or Cal Fire's evacuation zone map for more details.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said it will not be issuing evacuation warnings as of Wednesday night but will continue to monitor the fire.
An evacuation center is located at Cameron Park CSD, located at 2502 Country Club Dr. An animal shelter is at animal control at 6435 Capitol Ave. in Diamond Springs.
