Update: Meacham Fire In Calaveras County
Update at 3:05 p.m.: Air and ground resources have stopped the spread of the Meacham Fire, a vegetation fire between Angels Camp and San Andreas, at an estimated five acres. The flames broke out just before 2 p.m. in the 2600 block of Meacham Ranch Road, on the north side of Highway 49. Evacuations were ordered for the west side of the roadway, but were reduced to advisories. Crews will continue to work towards full containment and then mop up. What ignited the blaze is under investigation.
Update at 2:33 PM: Localized evacuations are now advisories. All aircraft have been released from the scene, but there is no update from CalFire regarding whether the forward rate of spread has been stopped. Meacham Ranch Road is closed at the Highway 49 intersection.
Update at 2:05 PM: The fire is holding at 5 acres. Localized evacuations have been taking place on the west side of Meacham Ranch Road.
Original Post 1:54 PM: Calaveras County, CA — Air and ground resources are heading to a reported vegetation fire in the area between Angels Camp and San Andreas in Calaveras County.
A plume of smoke can be seen billowing into the air near Fourth Crossing and Highway 49. The flames of the now-named Meacham Fire broke out in the 2600 block of Meacham Ranch Road, on the north side of Highway 49. Currently, the fire is estimated at two acres in size with a moderate rate of spread, and structures are threatened. An update will be provided as soon as new information comes into the newsroom.
