PRESS RELEASE

The Yolo County Coroner’s Division has confirmed that seven individuals previously reported missing in connection with the Oakdale Fire have been located and recovered from the scene.

In accordance with standard procedure and out of respect for the families, the identities of the deceased will be withheld until formal identification is completed and next of kin have been notified. The Coroner’s Office continues to communicate directly with the families and will provide further updates as appropriate.

Yolo County remains in close coordination with the Esparto Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal, and other partner agencies as both recovery efforts and the investigation continue. At the request of the Esparto Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE – OSFM’s Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit is leading the origin and cause investigation, which remains ongoing.

Crews are continuing to mitigate explosive hazards present at the scene. To support this effort, CAL FIRE and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team (NRT) have requested the assistance of regional bomb squads.

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, call the 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line at 888-965-6647, 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.

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