Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the Holland Fire overnight after a quick response by CAL FIRE, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District and air resources helped crews get a handle on the vegetation fire in rugged, steep terrain southeast of downtown Placerville.
Evacuation orders that were issued Wednesday evening were reduced to evacuation warnings Thursday morning after firefighters stopped the fire’s forward progress and continued strengthening containment lines around the incident.
The fire remained at 5 acres and was 25% contained Thursday morning, according to CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit. Firefighters were expected to continue working through the day to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot spots within the fire area.
The Holland Fire was reported Wednesday evening in the area of Holland Drive and Pocket Mine Road near Placerville. The fire burned in brush and timber in a rural area where steep slopes and heavy vegetation can make access and containment difficult.
According to incident command of CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit, crews moved quickly into the area after the fire was reported, with aircraft, CAL FIRE engines, additional local engines, water tenders and hand crews ordered to the scene. The response included CAL FIRE and the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, with air support assisting as crews worked the fire from the ground in the rugged terrain.
The fire initially prompted a mandatory evacuation order for the Placerville Perimeter Zone, including the area of Holland Drive, Buzzards Pass Road and Parleys Canyon Road. Residents were directed Wednesday evening to evacuate using Mosquito South to Placerville, and a temporary evacuation point was established at the Placerville Library.
By Thursday morning, mandatory evacuation orders had been reduced to evacuation warnings, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Evacuation warnings remained in place for areas surrounding the incident, and residents were urged to remain alert and monitor official updates.
Early reports from CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit showed the fire burning uphill in brush at a moderate rate of spread before it moved into heavier brush and timber. One immediate structure threat was reported during the initial response, but no structure loss had been reported in the updates available Thursday morning.
By late Wednesday, the fire had been mapped at just under 5 acres and was listed at 5% containment. By Thursday morning, crews had stopped its forward progress, and containment had increased to 25%.
Officials asked the public to use caution near the fire area, remain alert for emergency personnel and avoid stopping along roadways to watch firefighting operations. Fire equipment and first responders were expected to remain in the area throughout the day as crews worked to secure the fire perimeter and extinguish hot spots.
No injuries had been reported in the updates available Thursday morning. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Residents near the fire area should continue to monitor official updates from CAL FIRE, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District and El Dorado County emergency officials.
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