Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued for Calaveras County Residents Near Ross Fire
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents in Calaveras County near the Ross Fire, which is burning in Murphys, northeast of Angels Camp.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 21, 2026 —
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents in Calaveras County who are located near the Ross Fire. The wildfire is currently burning in the Murphys area, situated northeast of Angels Camp.
The specific details regarding the size of the Ross Fire, its containment status, and the exact acreage affected have not been provided. The cause of the fire also remains unknown at this time.
Emergency services personnel are actively engaged in managing the fire and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected areas. Further information regarding the evacuation zone and any potential shelter locations is expected to be released by authorities.
Residents are advised to monitor official channels for updates and instructions from emergency management agencies. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating the evacuation efforts.
No timeline for the potential containment or full suppression of the Ross Fire has been announced.
Story summarized from the original created by Eric Schucht on fox40.com, see more information here.
