The Aero Fire, a fast-moving vegetation fire near Copperopolis in Calaveras County, has prompted evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 4. As of June 18, 2024, the fire has grown significantly, reaching 5,425 acres with only 23% containment. The fire was initially reported at 932 acres and quickly expanded to 1,525 acres before reaching its current size. The GOES West advanced baseline imager has shown significant heat from the fire, highlighting its rapid spread and intensity. The Aero Fire was previously reported at 20% containment.
#AeroFire off Rock Creek Rd and Hwy 4, North of Copperopolis in Calaveras County is 5425 acres and 23% contained. @CALFIRETCU https://t.co/3kPJeYk8pa https://t.co/UAY8UufbQc
#AeroFire off Rock Creek Rd and Hwy 4, North of Copperopolis in Calaveras County is 5245 acres and 20% contained. @CALFIRETCU https://t.co/P6Sdx0tPlm https://t.co/1QJoXJuwBq
Aero Fire: Fast-moving vegetation fire in Copperopolis prompts evacuation orders, Highway 4 closed https://t.co/IjpjgMIBaG
Aero Fire map: Evacuation ordered as wildfire nears Copperopolis https://t.co/UqzEUAXTWG
#AeroFire off Rock Creek Rd and Hwy 4, North of Copperopolis in Calaveras County is 1525 acres. @CALFIRETCU https://t.co/P6Sdx0tPlm https://t.co/VjLacnYsnR
GOES West advanced baseline imager fire temp view shows heat from the #AeroFire near Copperopolis and #SitesFire in Colusa County during the 5pm hour #CAwx 6/17/2024 https://t.co/NjJiaAxWDE https://t.co/MGcei276SQ
New Incident: #AeroFire off Aero Road and Hunt Road, Copperopolis in Calaveras County is 932 acres. @CALFIRETCU https://t.co/3kPJeYk8pa https://t.co/rpYcAvimJm