(FOX40.COM) — According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, an area closure order was issued on Saturday afternoon for the El Dorado National Forest due to the Crozier Fire.
As a result, the use of areas, roads, and trails within the closure area is prohibited until further notice, officials added, saying the order was issued to “provide for public safety during wildland fire suppression efforts and forest rehabilitation work.”
Acting Forest Supervisor Jen House said, “We have over 1,500 firefighters here and many residents affected by the Crozier Fire. For their sake, we ask that the public respect the closure so we can concentrate on getting this fire contained as quickly as possible.”
El Dorado County residents evacuate due to Crozier Fire
The Crozier Fire, which began burning in El Dorado County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, has grown to nearly 2,000 acres in its fourth day as fire crews navigate difficult terrain to quench the flames.
In Cal Fire’s most recent update, the fire was listed as the fifth-largest active wildfire at 1,960 acres and 14% contained. Ahead of the Crozier Fire are the Park Fire, Borel Fire, SQF Lightning Complex Fire, and Hill Fire.