Fire Murphys CA Today: Ross Fire Prompts Evacuation Order in Murphys

MURPHYS, Calif. — The Ross Fire in Calaveras County prompted a mandatory evacuation order in part of Murphys as firefighters worked Friday to contain the fast-moving wildfire.

According to the latest information from CAL FIRE, the Ross Fire began on August 21, 2026, in Calaveras County. CAL FIRE’s incident information lists the fire at approximately 15 acres with 0% containment in its latest available update.

The fire was reported near Canyon Court and crossed Rolling Meadow Drive. Authorities described the blaze as having a moderate rate of spread.

Evacuation Order Issued for Murphys

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for Zone CCU-133, an area extending from the southeast side of Murphys toward the area east of Angels Camp.

Officials urged residents in the affected area to leave immediately and asked members of the public to stay away from the fire zone so firefighters, law-enforcement officers and other emergency personnel can work safely.

A mandatory evacuation order indicates an immediate threat to life and requires people in the affected zone to leave. CAL FIRE advises residents to follow evacuation instructions from local authorities rather than relying solely on its incident website for real-time evacuation information.

Ross Fire Today: What We Know

The latest verified information indicates:

• Fire: Ross Fire
• Location: Calaveras County, near Murphys
• Started: August 21, 2026
• Size: Approximately 15 acres in the latest CAL FIRE listing
• Containment: 0% in the latest CAL FIRE listing
• Evacuation: Mandatory evacuation order issued for Zone CCU-133
• Cause: Not immediately determined
• Structure damage: No confirmed information was available in the initial reports.

Residents Urged to Follow Official Evacuation Information

The situation remains subject to change as firefighters continue operations. Residents should follow instructions from Calaveras County authorities and emergency officials and should not delay evacuation if ordered to leave.

CAL FIRE specifically cautions that its online incident information is not intended to provide up-to-the-minute evacuation or fire-behavior information.

Fire Murphys CA Today — Ongoing Updates

The Ross Fire remains an active wildfire incident, and acreage, containment, evacuation boundaries and other details may change as crews work to control the blaze.

This report will require updating as additional verified information becomes available from CAL FIRE, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and other official emergency agencies.

Information here is for general information purposes only. Wildfire conditions can change rapidly. Residents in or near an affected area should rely on official emergency notifications and instructions from local authorities for evacuation decisions.