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Moccasin Fire evacuation order downgraded to warning in El Dorado County

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Moccasin Fire evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings in El Dorado County as crews continue mopping up a wildfire that has been mostly extinguished. The Moccasin Fire began on July 2 as a structure fire in the 1500 block of Moccasin Trail before it spread to nearby vegetation, according to Cal Fire.As of 7 a.m. Thursday, the number of acres burned remained at 51, the same acreage reported Tuesday evening. Containment has grown to 35%. Containment is measured in percentages to describe a break or line where combustible material around the fire has been achieved, helping prevent the fire from spreading further. Containment is measured in percentages to describe the extent to which a break or fire line has been established around the fire, preventing further spread.The El Dorado County Sheriff’s office said on Thursday that a mandatory evacuation order has been downgraded to a warning for neighborhoods around Moccasin Trail and people are being allowed to return home.An overnight shelter at the Cameron Park Community Services District has been closed, along with a large animal shelter at Saureel Vinyard Winery. See which areas are under the evacuation warning below. You are lawfully required to leave immediately under evacuation orders because of the threat to safety. You are not required to leave when warnings are issued but are recommended to do so in case conditions become dangerous. This fire burned amid dangerous heat and north winds that increased the risk of wildfires rapidly spreading across the region. KCRA 3 issued Alert Days through Sunday because of those dangerous conditions. | MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in CaliforniaHere are key websites that are important for all Californians during wildfire season.Cal Fire wildfire incidents: Cal Fire tracks its wildfire incidents here. You can sign up to receive text messages for Cal Fire updates on wildfires happening near your ZIP code here.Wildfires on federal land: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here.Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here. Here is how to track and report PG&E power outages.Keeping informed when you’ve lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you.Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

Moccasin Fire evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings in El Dorado County as crews continue mopping up a wildfire that has been mostly extinguished.

The Moccasin Fire began on July 2 as a structure fire in the 1500 block of Moccasin Trail before it spread to nearby vegetation, according to Cal Fire.

As of 7 a.m. Thursday, the number of acres burned remained at 51, the same acreage reported Tuesday evening.

Containment has grown to 35%. Containment is measured in percentages to describe a break or line where combustible material around the fire has been achieved, helping prevent the fire from spreading further.

Containment is measured in percentages to describe the extent to which a break or fire line has been established around the fire, preventing further spread.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s office said on Thursday that a mandatory evacuation order has been downgraded to a warning for neighborhoods around Moccasin Trail and people are being allowed to return home.

An overnight shelter at the Cameron Park Community Services District has been closed, along with a large animal shelter at Saureel Vinyard Winery.

See which areas are under the evacuation warning below.

You are lawfully required to leave immediately under evacuation orders because of the threat to safety. You are not required to leave when warnings are issued but are recommended to do so in case conditions become dangerous.

This fire burned amid dangerous heat and north winds that increased the risk of wildfires rapidly spreading across the region. KCRA 3 issued Alert Days through Sunday because of those dangerous conditions.

| MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in California