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Below is information regarding a prescribed burn on the Prairie City SVRA on Weds. (6/18). Be advised that Scott Road—from White Rock Rd to the Boys Ranch—will be temporarily closed beginning at 8 am for approximately six hours. Smoke will be visible, including along Highway 50.

Pilot Peak Lookout Tower in El Dorado Co is open for the season! Thanks to more than 25 dedicated volunteers, the tower is staffed daily until 8 pm. These trained volunteers scan the horizon for smoke—providing early detection/information that helps firefighters respond quickly.

#BonanzaIncident: Ground and air resources are working a vegetation fire in the 5200 block of Bonanza Auto Road in Shingle Springs. The fire is approximately 5–6 acres, with multiple vehicles involved, and is moving at a moderate rate of spread.

Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been increased. Evacuation Warnings have been added to the east of Hwy 49. Please go to perimetermap.com for further information.

#BonanzaIncident (5:50 pm): Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been increased. Evacuation Warnings have been added to the east of Hwy 49. Please go to perimetermap.com for info. A Temporary Evacuation Point has been set up at the Placerville Library at 330 Fair Lane.

BonanzaIncident update (6:40 pm): The fire is currently at 80 acres in steep terrain. Ground and air resources continue battling the fire. Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain in place. The map is available at perimetermap.com for further information.

BonanzaIncident update (7:00 pm). The fire remains at 80 acres and is 5% contained.

BonanzaIncident update (7:30 pm). Forward progress stopped, with 10% containment.

#BonanzaIncident update (9:00 pm): The fire is mapped at 181 acres. Containment is 10%. Crews will continue to construct and strengthen control lines throughout the night.

Evacuation Order Zones have been greatly decreased and Evacuation Warning Zones have been removed. If your address is in a green zone you are able to return home. Please go to perimetermap.com for further information.

#BonanzaIncident update (Wednesday, 7 am): The fire remains at 181 acres and is 15% contained. Throughout the day, crews will be monitoring for hot spots and continuing to strengthen control lines and mopping up. Please watch for fire personnel and equipment working in the area.

#BonanzaIncident: The fire remains at 181 acres; 40% contained. Due to steep terrain/unburned fuels nearby, it will remain in patrol status for several days to ensure full containment. Thanks to our partners for the strong & coordinated response - it definitely takes a village.

#BonanzaIncident update (Thursday, 8:30 am): The fire is at 45% containment and remains at 181 acres.

#BonanzaIncident final update: The fire is 75% contained and remains at 181 acres. It will remain in patrol status for the next few days. 📷 1: Shelly Thorene, Mountain Democrat

Have you checked out our Linktr.ee lately? It’s full of AEU information — social media links, press releases, wildfire updates, emergency alerts, Fire Safe Councils, local resources & more. Visit linktr.ee/calfireaeu or scan the QR code. Stay informed. Stay safe.

As we approach 7/4, remember that most areas in the Amador-El Dorado Unit prohibit the use of fireworks, including "Safe and Sane” ones. In Alpine & El Dorado counties, fireworks are strictly prohibited—except for sanctioned public firework shows. Details: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10…

Join us in welcoming Assistant Chief Jeff Loveless back to AEU, where he will serve as the Assistant Chief for the North Division. He began his career in 2000, joined CAL FIRE in 2003 & has since served in a range of assignments across multiple units. facebook.com/photo?fbid=103…

#BarFire: Ground and air resources are on scene of a vegetation fire in the 2400 block of Michigan Bar Road and Highway 104 in Ione in Amador County. The fire is currently estimated to be 3 - 5 acres, with crews making good headway.

#BarFire (update - 1:30 pm): Forward progress has been stopped at 4.6 acres. Thanks to Amadorfire.com and the Ione Fire Department for their assistance and quick response.

Don't wait until it's too late—start your evacuation planning now with the Ready, Set, Go! guide. Get Ready, Get Set, Go Now, and Stay Informed. Visit ReadyForWildfire.org to get started. The steps you take today could save your life tomorrow.