Coyote Fire in El Dorado County | Evacuations, Maps and Updates

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — The Coyote Fire is burning in El Dorado County, prompting evacuation warnings in the county, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.

The fire began at 2:16 p.m. and has burned 554 acres, according to CAL FIRE.

The sheriff’s office says evacuation warnings were issued for the following areas:

• Farnham Ridge Road in the Omo and Somerset Zones

For those who choose to evacuate the area, officials urge the use of Mt. Aukum Road. 

Video of the Coyote Fire burning El Dorado County can be seen on the Alert California camera below.

If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.

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The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.

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Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here’s what to do to prepare for fire season.

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