Trailhead Fire (Wildfire)

The Trailhead Fire is burning along the middle fork of the American River outside Todd Valley and is being managed under unified command by the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE.The fire continued to burn through the night, though without significant growth. Crews working night operations took direct and indirect action, putting in hand and dozer line through steep terrain. Dense vegetation and heavy timber has made progress difficult and dangerous. A significant augmentation of resources including hand crews, dozers, engines and aircraft will occur throughout the day. Aircraft will take advantage of all opportunities for air operations. Law Enforcement will continue to patrol the area, maintaining road blocks and evacuation areas as necessary. A Type 2 Incident Management Team is en-route. Additional updates will be made available as the incident develops The major part of the fire is now in El Dorado County. Mandatory evacuations: Placer county – Skyview Terrace Mobile Home Park,…