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Carmel and River Fires Aug 22: Carmel Valley Village included in new evacuation orders
Updated: 11:33 AM PDT Aug 22, 2020
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SALINAS, Calif. —
(Red are mandatory evacuation zones, yellow are areas under an evacuation warning)
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More evacuation orders and warnings were issued Saturday as the River and Carmel fires continue to grow.
More evacuation orders and warnings were issued Saturday as the River and Carmel fires continue to grow.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Order for Zone 17 and 18, including all areas East of Carmel Valley Road, North to Laureles Grade, East of Laureles Grade to Highway 68 to include areas West of San Benancio Road and the Corral de Tierra community.
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The sheriff’s office also issued an Evacuation Order for Zone 19 including areas west of Carmel Valley Road from Klondike Canyon Road to Pine Tree Lane extending south to Dormody Road and east to Hitchcock Canyon Road and San Clemente Drive. The Evacuation Order includes all communities of Carmel Valley Road between Klondike Canyon and Pine Tree Lane, including Carmel Valley Village and Robles Del Rio.
Impacted residents should leave the area now.
An Evacuation Warning is in place for Zone 20 which includes all areas and roads south of Highway 68 from Laureles Grade Road extending west to York Road/Camino Saucito and extending south to Carmel Valley Road. All areas and roads north of Carmel Valley Road from Laureles Grade Road extending west to Schetter Road.
An Evacuation Warning is in place for Zone 21, which includes areas west on Carmel Valley Road from Pinetree Lane to Rancho San Carlos. This warning includes all communities south of Carmel Valley Road to include Carmel Valley Road, Rancho San Carlos and all tributary roads.
The evacuations orders and warnings were issued in part due to a gusty winds that could arrive Sunday as the weather pattern changes.
All evacuated zones are being patrolled by deputies to ensure the safety of homes and property.
Previous coverage
The River Fire burning south of Salinas and the Carmel Fire burning east of Carmel Valley have created a series of evacuations as they burn less than two miles from each other. As of Saturday morning, the fires had not merged.
The River Fire was last reported as 44,987 acres and was 12% contained. The Carmel Fire was last reported as 5,523 acres and 5% contained.
Sixteen structures have been destroyed in the River Fire and 32 in the Carmel Fire. So far, eight structures have been damaged in the River Fire and six in the Carmel Fire.
Nearly 10,000 structures are threatened between the two fires.
"A significant weather change is expected with a low pressure system moving up the coast of California. This will bring a shift in winds from the northwest to the southeast," Cal Fire said in its Saturday morning incident update on the River Fire.
Four minor injuries have been reported in connection with the River Fire.
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Evacuation Orders
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following locations:
River Fire Specifically
- Pine Canyon Road, Parker Road, Laurel Lane and Trimble Hill Lane
- West of River Road from Parker Road, South to Limekiln Road to include Limekiln Road
- Southwest of Parker Road, northwest of Corral De Cielo Road and Rana Creek
- Southwest of the intersection Chualar River Road and River Road
- Northwest of Limekiln Road/Creek
- West of River Road from Limekiln Road to Gonzales River Road
- All areas south of Highway 68, east of San Benancio Road to include San Benancio Road south to Harper Canyon Road
- Harper Canyon area, all areas north of San Benancio Road, west of Troy Lane, southeast of Harper Canyon Road, to include Harper Canyon Road, Weather Rock Way and Rimrock Canyon Road
- South of River Road from Tara Drive to Pine Canyon Road to include all roads off of Las Palmas Parkway, Ranchito Drive, Indian Springs Road, Berry Drive, Enos Drive, Redding Drive and Belmont Circle Southeast of the intersection of Chualar River Road and River Road, northwest of Limekiln
- All areas south within the intersection of Hwy 68 and River Road to Tara Drive and Hwy 68 south to San Benancio Road, including the Los Palmas 1 and 117 Drive Communities. This order does not include the Toro Regional Main Park area.
- West of River Road extending west to Carmel Valley Road
- West of River Road south from Gonzales River Road to Puma Road
- East of Carmel Valley Road from south of Tassajara Road to Finch Creek
- All areas from Corral de Tierra Road and Underwood Road extending south to Tassajara Road
Carmel Fire Specifically
- Nason Road South from Cachuaga Road
- Cachagua Road from Asoleado Drive to Tassajara Road to include Asoleado Drive, Comsat Road, Trampa Canyon Road and all tributaries
- Tassajara Road from Miller Canyon to East Carmel Valley Road to include Chew’s Ridge, Kincannon Road, Lambert Flat, Parrot Ranch Road and tributaries
- East of Cachagua Road between Sky Ranch and Via Cielo, including Sky Ranch, Tributaries and Via Cielo.
- Residents east of Cachagua Road between Summerhill Road and Asoleado Drive including Summerhill, Nason, Asoleado Drive and Tributaries.
- Tassajara Road including the community of Jamesburg, Parrot Ranch Road, Laurel-Spring Road, Kincannon Road, Sage Mountain Road, Lambert, Poppy Tree, Tributaries, and Tassajara Road from Cachagua Road to East Carmel Valley Road.
- Extension of evacuation from Cachagua Road north to Klondike Canyon Road on East Carmel Valley Road to include Klondike Canyon Road, and all roads and communities northeast and southwest of East Carmel Valley Road.
- The forested unpopulated areas east of San Clemente Reservoir south along Carmel River and Pine Creek to Big Pine Road and Los Padres Reservoir.
- All areas south of Corral de Tierra Road and Underwood Road extending south to Tassajara Road, not to include Corral de Tierra Road and Underwood Road
Evacuations Warnings
- All areas east of Carmel Valley Road extending south from finch Creek to Arroyo Seco Road
- West of River Road extending west to Carmel Valley Road
- West of Carmel Valley Road from Klondike Canyon Road to Pine Tree Lane extending south to Dormody Road and east to Hitchcock Canyon Road and San Clemente Drive.
- All communities on Carmel Valley Road
- All communities southwest of Carmel Valley Road between Klondike Canyon and Pine Tree Lane, including Carmel Valley Village, Robles Del Rio.
- East of Carmel Valley Road, north to Laureless Grade, east of Laureles Grade to Highway 68 to include areas west of San Benancio Road and the Corral de Tierra community.
- South of Highway 68 from San Benancio Road to Laureles Grade. To include all roads east of Laureles Grade at La Rancheria Road to the south, and all areas west of San Benancio Road.
- West on Carmel Valley road from Klondike Canyon Road to Laureles Grade, North on Laureles Grade from Carmel Valley Road to La Rancheria.
- All communities North East of Carmel Valley Road, and all communities East of Laureles Grade to include Carmel Valley Road, Laureles Grade, La Rancheria and all tributary roads
River Fire Specifically
- Indian Canyon, Mt. Toro Access Road and San Benancio Road from Troy Lane to Corral de Tierra, including Corral del Cielo Road, Lucie Lane and Covie Lane
- Areas North of Highway 68 from Portola Drive and Veronica Drive/Estoque Place east, to include all roads off of Portola Drive to Creekside Court
- West of River Road south from Gonzales River Road to Puma Road
- All areas west of River Road and For Romie Road and Arroyo Seco Road extending South to Elm Avenue and Arroyo Seco Road
- Northwest of Limekiln Road/Creek
- Southeast of the intersection Chualar River Road, and River Road
Carmel Fire Specifically
- None at this time.
Evacuation Resources
Monterey County, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is offering evacuation centers and evacuation shelters to meet the needs of fire evacuees.
Evacuation Shelters:
- An evacuation shelter is open at Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road.
- Sherwood Hall in Salinas as an evacuation shelter
The shelter will be open 24 hours, has the capacity to provide meals and sleeping accommodations.
Evacuation Centers:
- Monterey County Library Branch in King City
- Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza in Monterey, near Pacific Avenue
The centers are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers evacuees water, snacks and a rest stop to make further plans or find out about assistance offered by the American Red Cross.
To access the shelter, evacuees must provide proof of residency in the fire evacuation zone, whether it is a current ID, bill, statement or vehicle registration.
Animals can be evacuated to the SPCA Monterey County. As of Monday evening, they were housing 11 dogs, 13 cats and three birds. Call the SPCA at 831-264-5455 if you need assistance.
- For those needing help to find accommodations due to the fires, contact the Red Cross at 866-272-2237 or call 211
- Monterey County Sheriff's Public Information Line is 925-532-5455
- List yourself as "safe and well" at the Red Cross' website: redcross.org/safeandwell
- Monterey County Office of Emergency Services providing updates on their Facebook page
- Register for emergency alerts by clicking here.
- Or text MCFIRES2020 to 888777 for daily updates.
Road Closures
River Road between Highway 68 and Chualar River Road
According to Caltrans, Highway 101 and Highway 68 remain open in the area but they advise drivers to use caution due to a change in traffic and the presence of emergency vehicles.
Canceled School
- Carmel Unified School District: All in-person and virtual activities and programs canceled for Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 21.
- Early Learning Program Sites (all 24 centers) for the Monterey County Office of Education Early Learning Program will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21 due to poor air quality in the region.
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District: Marina Child Development Center and Seaside Child Development Center will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.
- Salinas Union High School District: Due to evacuations in the South Salinas area caused by the River Fire, all classes are canceled for ONLY Salinas High School and Washington Middle School on Aug. 20 and 21. Classes are anticipated to resume on Monday, Aug. 24. However, if the fires continue to pose threats in the community, the community will be informed of any changes.
- Santa Rita School District will close all offices to staff on Friday, Aug. 21. Distance learning WILL STILL TAKE PLACE IN THE DISTRICT. Employees will be working remotely.
- Spreckels Union School District: The first day of school (originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19) has been postponed to Monday, Aug. 24.
- Washington Union School District: All in-person and virtual activities and programs canceled for Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21. Updates will be provided for next week at a later time.
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