Amador County announced the lifting of evacuations while reporting 80% containment. Firefighters still faced steep access, high temperatures and low humidity while trying to reach residual smoke inside the perimeter.
Incident record
| Reported start | 4 July 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location in the incident record | Electra Road and Hwy 49, southeast of Jackson in Amador County |
| County listing | Amador, Calaveras |
| Reported footprint | 4,470 acres |
| Recorded containment | 100% |
Why Amador lifted evacuations at 80% containment
The decision affecting residents and the work still assigned to crews involved different locations and thresholds. The county notice documents a change for its affected population; it should not automatically be extended to every jurisdiction listed on the two-county fire.