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July 26, 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 Tuesday evening the fire was at 80,000 acres with 65% containment.
Update: 7:00 P.M. CAL FIRE - 81,250 Acres with 70% Containment
Update: 2:39 P.M.
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Update: 11:04 A.M. Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Evacuation orders for the following areas will be lifted for residents only, Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 11:00AM
These areas will 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.
Please be aware that Fire Crews are working on direct fire lines in the area. Please drive with caution as fire crews and heavy equipment remain in the area.
Dogtown Rd from Wagner to Holtzel Rd
Ernst Rd- Including all side roads
Wagner Rd- Including all side roads
Schilling Rd- Including all side roads
Holtzel Rd- Including all side roads
Briceburg Area- River Rd from Briceburg to North Fork Falls, Including all Briceburg area campgrounds.
All other evacuation orders remain in effect.
Including- Texas Hill Rd, Dogtown Rd east of Holtzel, Old Yosemite Rd, Bull Creek Rd
Road Closures in the Area:
Dogtown Rd- Closed at Holzel Rd
Texas Hill Rd- Closed at Dogtown
Old Yosemite / Bull Creek Rd
Update: 7:35 A.M. CAL FIRE - 80,250 Acres with 65% Containment
Total Personnel: 4,467
Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 1,500
Single Family Residences Destroyed: 63
Single Family Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Structures Destroyed: 1
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 67
Other Minor Structures Damaged: 8
Current Situation
Firefighters continued to work aggressively throughout the night to reinforce containment lines. Hot and dry conditions are still presenting some challenges to firefighters during the day, as well as steep and rugged terrain, but crews are making good progress in the fire area. Residents are urged to stay vigilant for any change in fire conditions. Please use extreme caution while driving as fire equipment and crews will continue to work throughout the fire area. “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire”.
Road Closures
HWY49-N- Closed 1 mile North of Bear Valley to Crown Lead Rd
Greeley Hill Rd- Closed from Lower Dog Town to Bowers Cave and all roads to the south
Dog Town Rd- Closed from Wagner Rd to Bowers Cave
Texas Hill Rd- Closed and all side roads
Schilling Rd- Closed and all side roads
Evacuation Orders
All of Schilling Rd all feeder roads
Dogtown Rd. from Wagner Rd. to Bowers Cave
All of Texas Hill Rd
Greeley Hill Rd. from Lower Dogtown Rd. (Coulterville) to Dogtown Rd. near Bowers Cave and all side roads to the South
Bull Creek Rd from Greeley Hill Rd to the Merced River
Old Yosemite Rd to the Five Corners intersection
River Rd. from Briceburg to North Fork Falls
Evacuation Advisory
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. The town of Coulterville from Hwy 49N to Lower Dogtown Rd.
Evacuation Advisory
South County
Mt. Bullion Cuttoff Rd- From Hwy 140 to 72, Princeton Rd- From 49N to 72b,River Road- From Briceburg to North Fork Falls, 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, Detwiler Rd, Hunters Valley Rd, Hunters Valley Access Rd, Cotton Greet Rd, 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, Hornitos Town Area, HWY 140 from Briceburg to the town area of Mariposa including all roads to the west, Colorado Rd from HWY 140 to Rancheria Creek Rd., Oak Rd and Yosemite Oak Rd and all of Mariposa Town, 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, French Camp Rd, Fournier Rd, Mykleoaks Subdivision, W.Whitlock from 49-N to E. Whitlock and all side roads, HWY 140 from Hornitos Rd to Elizabeth Ln. Old HWY South from 49 S to Totokon, Old HWY South from 49 from Guadalupe Fire Rd to School Lane, HWY 140 from the town of Mariposa to Hornitos Rd and all side roads. E. Whitlock from Hwy 140 to W. Whitlock and all side roads. Colorado Rd and all side roads, Sherlock Rd and all side roads.
Update: 5:30 A.M.
Daily Operations Map for Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County for Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Update: 2:35 A.M.
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Update: 2:25 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire Free Debris Removal in Mariposa County If Property Has Not Been Partially Cleared or Cleaned Up
Update: 1:56 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County
CAL FIRE: Today’s Objectives
(1) Keep the fire within current perimeter in the South and West
(2) Keep the fire South of Greeley Hill Road
(3) Keep the fire West of Highway 140 and Highway 49
Weather Forecast
Fire Behavior
Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County Perimeter Map
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