PRESS RELEASE

Personnel from the Yolo County Coroner’s Division were granted access to the Oakdale Fire incident site. During a coordinated recovery operation, human remains were located. At this time, no positive identifications have been made.

Recovery efforts are expected to continue throughout the weekend as investigators, coroner personnel, and fire crews work carefully and respectfully through the process. The Coroner’s Office has been in contact with the families of those previously reported missing and will continue to provide them with timely updates as information becomes available.

Out of respect for the families, the identities of the deceased will not be released publicly until official identification has been made and next of kin have been formally notified. Yolo County remains in close coordination with the Esparto Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal, and all other involved agencies as the investigation and recovery efforts continue.

The Esparto Fire Protection District requested Arson and bomb investigators from CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to lead the origin and cause investigation. That investigation remains ongoing. For questions regarding the investigation, please contact CAL FIRE at (916) 651-3473. Members of the media with inquiries related to the coroner’s operations or recovery process may contact Lieutenant Don Harman at (530) 312-5640.

Support Services Available

Yolo County continues to offer behavioral health and grief support services to those affected by this tragedy. Anyone in need of emotional support may contact Yolo County Health and Human Services at (530) 661-2750 or dial 2-1-1 for 24-hour access to local resources.

For non-emergency needs or to share information related to the incident, residents may contact Yolo County Sheriff’s Dispatch at (530) 666-8282. For questions about recovery or identification - including coroner’s office inquiries - please contact Lieutenant Don Harman at (530) 312-5640.

The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is providing a Victim Services Program, which can be reached at (530) 666-8352.