What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 5, 2025, the Coyote Fire is mostly controlled. It is located in El Dorado County, in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, near the communities of Somerset and Omo Ranch.
The fire began in dense timber near Coyoteville Lane and Cedar Creek Road, east of Somerset, and has spread across rugged, heavily forested terrain with limited road access (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Coyote Fire include:
- Amador County
- Farnham Ridge Road
- Omo Ranch
- Somerset
These locations are under evacuation warnings or are experiencing direct impacts from smoke and fire activity (2).
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of September 5, 2025, the Coyote Fire has burned approximately 624 acres and is reported at 98% containment, according to CAL FIRE updates (4).
More than 1,200 firefighters have been working both on the ground and through extensive air operations (3).
Despite challenging terrain and hot weather, crews continue to strengthen containment lines and slow the fire’s spread.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 5, 2025, this fire is 95% contained.
