More Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Downgraded

Grizzly Flats, CA…As of September 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Evacuation Orders Downgraded, Effective Immediately in El Dorado County, Amador County, Alpine County. Evacuation Order Update: The following Evacuation Orders have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings in Amador County: Zones 4A and 5A. South of Highway 88 along the Amador/El Dorado County line from Dufrene Road, due east to the Amador/Alpine County line and from the Amador/Alpine County line north to Hwy 88. The following Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in Amador County: Zones 4B and 5B. South of Dufrene Road due east to the Amador/Alpine County line. West of the of the Amador/Alpine County line and north of the Amador/Calaveras County line. Concluding with a western border of Panther Creek Road. The following Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in Alpine County: Zone 19 and 20. Highway 88 Picket’s Junction south to Kirkwood and the Alpine/Amador County line. Wilderness and forested areas south of 88 and west of Blue Lakes.

The following Evacuation Warnings have been lifted in El Dorado County:
Zones referred on map as:
• SE Pollock
• Greater Grizzly
• Caldor
• Pipi
• Not including Grizzly Flats Proper

Please be careful in all areas as there is still work being done by emergency personnel. Drive slowly and be safe.
REMINDER: There is still a temporary Emergency Closure in effect for the Eldorado National Forest through the end of September. This closure includes all National Forest Service lands, roads (including Mormon Emigrant Trail) and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. See Forest Order 03-21-14 for more information. To request access to private lands and recreational residences accessible via closed Forest Service roads, please contact your local Forest Service District Office.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit closure order 19-21-05 remains in effect for the following backcountry areas: Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass and McKinney/Rubicon through September 19, 2021.
Repopulation consists of complex coordination between fire, law enforcement, public works, and utilities to ensure the safety of residents and fire responders alike.

The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to
road closures and any evacuation orders and warnings. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to
emergency personnel in the area. There will be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 911. For tips on returning home after wildfire visit: Returning Home Checklist – Ready for Wildfire.

Please go to: www.tinyurl.com/EDSOEVAC for an online evacuation map.

All previous evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.
For additional information regarding the Caldor Fire, scan the QR code above or visit https://linktr.ee/imt6
Amador County
Alpine County
El Dorado County
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