Note: Updated at 9:37 A.M.
The fire was active overnight, particularly along Highway 140 near El Portal, along Pinoche Ridge, and on its southeastern corner. Crews working along the highway continued to bring fire slowly to the road, successfully strengthening lines on the South side of the Merced River. The fire has remained on the South side of the river. They worked on the primary containment line on the West side of the fire along Henness Ridge; it is line is expected to be completed today. Firefighters working on “indirect” lines (built away from the fires active edge) around the community of Jerseydale also made good progress overnight. As of 6:00 A.M. on July 20, 2018, no structures have been damaged or destroyed by the Ferguson Fire.
Firefighters will work today to complete indirect lines and to monitor and take suppression action as the fire approaches the Highway 140 corridor and the communities of Yosemite West and Jerseydale. They will also scout opportunities for containment of the Southeastern side of the fire, where terrain and lack of roads make access difficult.
Thunderstorms remain in the forecast for the next few days, which can produce gusty outflow winds.
Yosemite National Park remains open. For information on Yosemite National Park, go to:
nps.gov/yose or call 209-372-0200
Mandatory Evacuations: Areas that are currently under a mandatory evacuation include:
• Incline Rd from Foresta Bridge to the last BLM campground
• Jerseydale/ Mariposa Pines
• Cedar Lodge/ Indian Flat Campground
• Savage’s Trading Post
• Sweetwater Ridge
• El Portal Trailer Court
Evacuation Advisory: This is NOT an Evacuation Order. This is an advisement only of a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change.
• Yosemite West
• Lushmeadows Community
• Ponderosa Basin Community
• Triangle Rd. from Jeresydale Rd. to Highway 49 South including all side roads.
• Darrah Rd. from Triangle to Sherrod Rd.
• East side of Hwy 49S from Darrah Rd. to Harris Rd.- This includes Boyer Rd., Woodland Area, Wass Rd. Tip Top Rd.
• National Park Service El Portal Complex
• Rancheria Flat – Government Housing
• Old El Portal
Evacuation Center(s): New Life Christian Fellowship: 5089 Cole Rd, Mariposa, CA 95338
Road Closures: Highway 140 is closed from El Portal Rd. to 1.5 miles West of Midpines. Incline Rd, River Road from Briceburg to the gate at Railroad Flat and all Campground areas along Highway 140 closed. Hites Cove / Jerseydale Rd.
Animal Shelters: Small and Large Animal Shelters Remain Open
