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July 22, 2017 - The Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County began on Sunday afternoon at around 3:56 P.M. at Detwiler Road across from Hunters Valley Road about 2 miles east of Lake McClure. As of Friday evening the fire was at 75,000 acres with 25% containment.
Update: 7:00 P.M. CAL FIRE
Update: 7:00 P.M. CAL FIRE
Update: 1:30 P.M. CAL FIRE
Detwiler Fire- Additional Evacuations Lifted
Evacuation orders for the following areas will be lifted for residents only on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:30PM
These areas will still remain under advisory. Evacuation Advisory - Issued alert to media and public of potential evacuation orders. Contains general information of the incident and how to prepare.
French Camp Rd
Fournier Rd
Mykleoaks Rd
West Whitlock from 49N to Whitlock Gap (Three miles from Hwy 49 N)
Hwy 140 from Hornitos Rd to Elizabeth Lane
All evacuations on Hwy 140 between Elizabeth Ln to approximately one mile west of the town of Mariposa, remain under an Evacuation Order.
All other evacuation orders remain in effect.
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The following roads will remain closed
Agua Fria Rd
Mt. Bullion Cuttoff- Closed from Hwy 140 to Rd72 A
Princeton Way- Closed at Rd72 B
CYA Camp Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North
Bear Valley Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North to Mt. Gaines Rd
Cotton Creek Rd- Closed at Bear Valley Rd
Highway 49 North- Closed from Oakridge Rd (Coulterville) to the top of Bagby Grade
West Whitlock- Closed at Whitlock Gap (Three miles from Hwy 49 N) to Hwy 140
All side roads on Hwy 140 –Closed with the exception of Elizabeth Ln, Trower Roads
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and Allied Agencies will have a heavy presence in the area to ensure the security and safety of resident and businesses. Due to the large amount of emergency equipment in the area, speed control will also be enforced.
There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at any time you feel unsafe, please call 911.
The Mariposa County Health Department has health and safety information for residents returning to their homes on our website at www.mariposacounty.org/index.aspx?nid=89 or call 209-966-3689.
SAFETY MESSAGE – The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
We encourage the public to remain prepared year-round for wildfires by visiting the www.readyforwildfire.org website. The best show of support is having your home and property “fire-ready”.
Update: 8:50 A.M. The Post Office in Mariposa will have Saturday's Mail. All the other days of mail (when they were closed) will be available on Monday.
Update: 8:05 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire Community Meeting in Mariposa on Saturday, July 22, 2017
Update: 7:30 A.M. CAL FIRE
Current Situation
Last night firefighters continued to construct and reinforce fire lines. Today conditions will start to heat up. High temperatures are expected to range from 96-102 degrees with minimum humidities from 12-16 percent. Fire activity is expected to be moderate with isolated tree torching. The damage inspection team is now approximately 98 percent complete with their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. We ask the public to exercise caution and remember that, “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire”.
Road Closures
HWY49-N from Fremont to Oakridge Rd., Bear Valley Rd at Mt Gaines Rd, HWY 132 at Horseshoe Bend, Ben Hur at Buckeye, Colorado Rd at Rancheria Creek, Greeley at Dogtown Rd to the end of Greeley Hill and Dogtown, Smith Station Rd and Greeley Hill Rd, Lakeview at HWY 140 and Grosgean at HWY 140. Highway 49 North- Closed from Fremont Fort to Oakridge Rd (Coulterville), French Camp Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North, West Whitlock- Closed at Hwy 49 North,Agua Fria Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North, Mt. Bullion Cuttoff- Closed from Hwy 140 to Rd72 A, Princeton Way- Closed at Rd72 B, CYA Camp Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North, Bear Valley Rd- Closed at Hwy 49 North to Mt. Gaines Rd, Cotton Creek Rd- Closed at Bear Valley Rd, All Roads off of Hwy 140 remain closed- Between Hwy 49S and Hornitos Rd
Additional Evacuation Advisories from 7:00 A.M.
South County
49-N from Mariposa to Fremont Fort, Mt Bullion Cuttoff Rd-from 49-N to 72b, School Ln, Rd 72A, Princeton Rd-from 49-N to 72b, Pendola Gardens, Old Toll, Corbett Creek Rd, Mt. Ophir, Hornitos Rd, Mt Gaines, No.9 Rd and Ben Hur Rd from Hwy 49 S. to Buckeye.
Additional Evacuation Orders from 7:00 A.M.
South County
French Camp Rd, Mykleoaks Subdivision, Fournier Rd, CYA Camp Rd, Mt. Bullion Cuttoff Rd- From Hwy 140 to 72a, Princeton Rd- From 49N to 72b.
Additional Evacuation Orders from 7:00 A.M.
North County
Bull Creek Rd from Greeley Hill Rd to the Merced River, Old Yosemite Rd to the Five Corners intersection.
Total Personnel: 4489
Injuries: 0
Engines: 547
Water Tenders: 63
Helicopters: 20
Air Tankers: Yes
Hand Crews: 77
Dozers: 89
Other: 5
Update: 7:00 A.M. CAL FIRE - 75,200 acres - 30% contained
Total Personnel: 4489
Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 1500
Single Family Residences Destroyed: 60
Single Family Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Structures Destroyed: 1
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 63
Other Minor Structures Damaged: 7
| County: | Mariposa County | |
| Location: | Detwiler Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure | |
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 75,200 acres - 30% contained | |
| Evacuation Info: | As of July 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM - Evacuations for the town of Mariposa have been lifted. Evacuation Orders South County Mariposa Mt Bullion Ridge Rd from HWY 49N to HWY 140 and ALL feeder roads, Old Toll Rd between Corbett Creek Rd and HWY 49N including Corbett Creek Rd., Mt Gaines Rd to No.9 Road including No.9 Road; HWY 140 from Hornitos Rd. to Hwy 49-S and ALL feeder roads on both sides, Yaqui Gulch Rd. from HWY 140 to Old HWY and ALL feeder roads on both sides, Old HWY to School House Rd. and ALL feeder roads on both sides, Buckeye Rd. to Ben Hur Rd. and ALL feeder roads on both sides, Ben Hur Rd. from Buckeye Rd. to Hwy 49-S, HWY 140 from 49-N to East Whitlock Rd. and ALL feeder roads, East Whitlock Rd from HWY 140 to Mosher Rd. and All feeder roads to the West, Hornitos Rd. from HWY 140 to Mount Gaines Rd. and ALL feeder roads on both side (This includes the community of Whispering Oak), West Whitlock from 49-N to Mosher Rd. and ALL feeder roads on both sides. Colorado Rd. from E. Whitlock to Rancheria Creek Rd. and ALL feeder roads. Rancheria Creek Rd, ALL of Sherlock Rd, ALL of Telegraph Rd, Bull Creek Rd from Greeley Hill Rd to the Merced River, Old Yosemite Rd to the Five Corners intersection and River Rd from Briceburg to Northfork Falls. Evacuation Orders North County Mariposa HWY 49-N from Schilling Rd. to Oakridge Rd. and ALL feeder roads, HWY 132 from HWY 49-N to Windy Point, the town of Coulterville, Dogtown Rd. from Greeley Hill Rd. to Texas Hill Rd., ALL of Texas Hill Rd., Schilling Rd from HWY 49-N to Texas Hill Rd, Greeley Hill Rd. from Dogtown Rd. (Coulterville) to Dogtown Rd. near Bowers Cave. All roads between Greeley Hill Rd and Texas Hill Rd. Evacuation Advisories NORTH COUNTY: HWY 49N from Oakridge Rd. to the County Line. All roads north of Greeley Hill Rd. to the Mariposa County line, to include Dexter Rd., Cueno Rd., Smith Station Rd. to HWY 120 and ALL feeder roads, Buck Meadows Rd. north of Greeley Hill Rd. to HWY 120, Old Yosemite Rd and Bull Creek Rd. SOUTH COUNTY: Hwy 49-S from Ben Hur Rd to Indian Peak Rd and ALL feeder roads, Ashworth to Silver Lane and ALL feeder roads, Silver Bar to Ashworth and ALL feeder roads, Indian Peak to Oak Grove Rd and ALL feeder roads, Oak Grove Rd from Miwuk Rd to Oak Grove School Rd and ALL feeder roads, Allred Rd from 49S to Morningstar Lane and ALL feeder roads, Morningstar Lane to Carlton Rd and ALL feeder roads, Carlton Rd to Silva Rd and ALL feeder roads, Silva Rd to Hwy 49 South and ALL feeder roads, Bear Valley Rd- All homes from Exchequer Rd to Hornitos Rd, Hornitos Town Area, HWY 140 from Briceburg to E. Whitlock, Colorado Rd from HWY 140 to Rancheria Creek Rd., Oak Rd and Yosemite Oak Rd and all of Mariposa Town. Evacuation Advisories - Tuolumne County Smith Station Rd. to HWY 120 and ALL feeder roads. Evacuation Shelters
Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church at 39616 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA.; Cesar Chavez Middle School at 161 Plainsburg Road, Planada, CA. (559)-433-9663; Sonora Fairgrounds at 220 Southgate Rd, Sonora, CA., Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644 Large animals: Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds, 44777 Rodeo Grounds Ln, Coarsegold, CA. (559)-994-2794; Horsemen Association, 499 Nevada St, Merced, CA (209)-354-9437 Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Evacation and Road Closure Updates via Nixle |
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Update: 6:30 A.M.
Daily Operations Map for Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County for Saturday, July 22, 2017
Update: 2:20 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County
CAL FIRE: Today’s Objectives
(1) Keep the fire East of Merced County
(2) Keep the fire South of Greeley Hill Road
(3) Keep the fire West of Highway 140 and Highway 49
(4) Keep the fire North of Road 600
Weather Forecast
Fire Behavior
Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County Perimeter Map
