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Mosquito Fire blazes through 41 thousand acres, forcing more evacuation orders

The fire is now 10 percent contained as of Sunday morning
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(KERO) — The massive mosquito fire in El Dorado and Placer counties have now spread to 41 thousand acres as of Sunday morning.

Now on it's fifth day, the fire is at 10% containment. This as wind speeds continue to increase in the area, forcing more evacuation orders.

Saturday morning marked a noticeable drop in temperature, which cleared out some smoke and allowed more fire crews to access the fire.

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WILDFIRE RESOURCES

ASSEMBLE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

Put together your emergency supply kit long before a wildfire or other disaster occurs and keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.

Emergency Supply Kit Checklist:

  • Face masks or coverings
  • Three-day supply of non-perishable food and three gallons of water per person
  • Map marked with at least two evacuation routes
  • Prescriptions or special medications
  • Change of clothing
  • Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
  • Sanitation supplies
  • Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
  • Don’t forget pet food and water!

Items to take if time allows:

  • Easily carried valuables
  • Family photos and other irreplaceable items
  • Personal computer information on hard drives and disks
  • Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc.

Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night.