Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Map
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Update: 7:00 P.M. Acres 13,082, Containment 5%
Update: 3:18 P.M. CAL FIRE Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County Near Yosemite National Park Tuesday Afternoon Video Update
Update: 2:10 P.M. Mariposa County Sheriff's office: Residents with special needs/medical issues needing transportation assistance with evacuations
If you are in a Mandatory Evacuation or Advisory Area and may require assistance with evacuation transportation due to special needs or medical issues, please contact
Human Services toll free at 1-833-423-0816 as soon as possible.
Planning ahead will help with a safe and timely evacuation
Update: 1:15 P.M. Mariposa County Sheriff's office: Extended power outages for multiple fire areas.
Yosemite West, El Portal, Foresta & Indian Flat are currently experiencing an extended power outage due to fire activity.
At this time there is no estimated time for restored power.
Update: 11:58 A.M. Ferguson Fire Community Meeting Scheduled for El Portal in Mariposa County on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Update: 7:15 A.M.
Update: 6:27 A.M. 12,525 Acres with 5% Containment
Total Personnel: 1,486
The inversion layer today was strong covering most of the area in smoke and limiting the activity noted during the two previous afternoons. Smoke limited the air attack and observation of the East side of the fire. However, late in the afternoon, conditions changed as the fire began to actively move Southwest in the Hites Cove Rd. area. Clearer air allowed retardant drops using fixed wing tankers to effectively slow fire spread.
Fire crews continued fire20+ line construction where possible and scouted for contingency lines further up river to keep fire on the South side of the South Fork Merced River. Crews planned and implemented structure preparation and protection strategies where permitted.
Due to continued hot and dry conditions over the next 5 days we urge you to be vigilant with your safety. With decreased visibility due to the smoke please stay cautious and be aware while driving in and around the fire area.
Update: 6:20 A.M. Ferguson Fire Near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County Tuesday Operations Map
July 17, 2018 - The Ferguson Fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County.
Monday Evening Information:
Alert: Ferguson Fire: Mandatory Evacuation for Incline Rd in El Portal
A MANDATORY EVACUATION has been issued for Incline Road from Clearing House to the Foresta Bridge. Please evacuate as soon as possible. Please drive with caution and watch for responding emergency traffic.
Ferguson Fire: Fire Advisement issued for El Portal Area
A fire advisement has been issued for the following locations:
National Park Service El Portal Complex
Rancheria Flat- Government Housing
El Portal Trailer Court
Old El Portal
This is NOT an Evacuation Order. This is an advisement only of a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change.
