Junction Fire in Oakhurst, California Information for Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Update for 6:45 P.M.
| Junction Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | August 20, 2014 6:45 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | August 18, 2014 1:50 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | off Road 425A, near the Hwy 41 and Hwy 49 junction in Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 612 acres - 65% contained | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 47 | ||
| Evacuations: |
All road and evacuation restrictions are lifted.Evacuation Shelters: There are no evacuation shelters. School Closures: There are no school closures beginning August 21, 2014. |
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| Injuries: | 2 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | Madera County Sheriff, Madera County Fire Department, CAL OES, Sierra National Forest, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CHP, Red Cross, CCC, PG&E, Cal Trans, Hillview Water Company and Madera County OES | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 1,386 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 114 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 40 | ||
| Total Helicopters: | 2 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 12 | ||
| Total Water Tenders: | 5 | ||
| Incident Management Team: | CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.6581/37.3433 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters continued to make good progress, improve containment lines, and aggressively mop-up interior hot spots. The number of damaged and destroyed structures has been updated and increased due to ground based validation by a damage inspection team. The majority of the increase results from minor structures, such as outbuildings, motorhomes, and storage containers. With summer weather and extreme drought conditions, we are asking everyone to continue to use caution, “one less spark - one less wildfire”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org. |
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| Phone Numbers | (559) 658-2560 (xt 115 Junction Fire Information Line) | ||
Update: 1:28 P.M.
The evacuation Shelter set up by #AmericaRedCross is set to close at 3 PM today.
#MaderaCountySheriff John Anderson announced this morning that evacuations ordered due to the #JunctionFire have been lifted in Oakhurst, and all roads are now open.
#CALFire crews are still working on the fire. The cause remains under investigation.
Update: 10:03 A.M.
Sheriff John Anderson lifts evacuation order
| Last Updated: | August 20, 2014 10:00 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | August 18, 2014 1:50 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | off Road 425A, near the Hwy 41 and Hwy 49 junction in Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 612 acres - 40% contained | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 2,203 | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 9 | ||
| Evacuations: | All road and evacuation restrictions are lifted.Evacuation Shelter: Yosemite Lakes Community Church, 43840 Patrick, Coarsegold CA School Closures: The following schools will remain closed today and will reopen tomorrow August 21, 2014:
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| Injuries: | 2 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | Madera County Sheriff, Madera County Fire Department, CAL OES, Sierra National Forest, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CHP, Red Cross, CCC, PG&E, Cal Trans, Hillview Water Company and Madera County OES | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 1,094 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 130 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 16 | ||
| Total Helicopters: | 4 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 8 | ||
| Incident Management Team: | CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.6581/37.3433 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters continued to make good progress over night. Aggressive firefighting, in addition to lower temperatures, a rise in humidity and less wind have provided an opportunity to increase containment lines. Crews continue to hold containment lines and aggressively mop-up interior hot spots. With summer weather and extreme drought conditions, we are asking everyone to continue to use caution, “one less spark - one less wildfire”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org. |
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| Phone Numbers | (559) 658-2560 (xt 115 Junction Fire Information Line) | ||
Update: 9:10 A.M.
612 Acres - 40% Containment
| Junction Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | August 20, 2014 9:00 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | August 18, 2014 1:50 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | off Road 425A, near the Hwy 41 and Hwy 49 junction in Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 612 acres - 40% contained | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 500 | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 8 | ||
| Evacuations: | Fire Information Line: (559) 658-2560 x115 Evacuations and Road Closures:Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for Highway 41 and all areas west of Highway 41, except Road 620. Roads east of Highway 41 remain closed and evacuations remain in effect. Evacuation Shelter:Yosemite Lakes Community Church, 43840 Patrick, Coarsegold CA School Closures: The following schools will remain closed tomorrow.
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| Injuries: | 2 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | Madera County Sheriff, Madera County Fire Department, CAL OES, Sierra National Forest, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CHP, Red Cross, CCC, PG&E, Cal Trans, Hillview Water Company and Madera County OES | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 2,203 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 130 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 16 | ||
| Total Helicopters: | 4 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 8 | ||
| Incident Management Team: | CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.6581/37.3433 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters made significant progress today. Aggressive firefighting, in addition to lower temperatures, a rise in humidity and less wind have provided an opportunity to increase containment lines. Firefighters from throughout the central valley and the state have been deployed to defend homes in the area. With summer weather and extreme drought conditions, we are asking everyone to continue to use caution, “one less spark - one less wildfire”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org. |
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| Phone Numbers | (559) 658-2560 (xt 115 Junction Fire Information Line) | ||
612 acres - 35% contained
Madera County – Sheriff John Anderson is releasing the latest information that is important to the residents affected by the Junction Fire in Oakhurst.
Weather -- Lighting and Rain reported in the foothills of Eastern Madera County
1. Fire Day School Schedule as of August 19, 2014:
Oakhurst Elementary School: length of closure, 2 days
Oakhurst Intermediate: length of closure, 2 days
Yosemite High School: Length of closure, 2 days
Evergreen High School: Length of closure, 2 days
Bass Lake Unified School District: Length of closure, 2 days
2. Road openings allowed for roughly 400 people to return to their homes. Most of the power lost Monday, due to the fire, has been restored to homes and businesses.
3. Shelters in Place for Junction Fire victims:
YLP Community Church is now the designated evacuation shelter. The shelter, set up by American Red Cross, is located in Yosemite Lakes Park. The address -- 43840 Patrick Avenue
The Church can hold up to 150 people.
Currently there are 15 people seeking shelter.
Pets are allowed
This is a full service shelter providing food and sleeping is available.
Coarsegold Community Center is now serving as an informational Center to assist CAL Fire in addressing basic questions from the public.
As of this hour, there are no changes in the status of the fire.
At 4 PM Pacific Time Tuesday afternoon CAL Fire reported the following:
Although the potential still exists for critical fire behavior, firefighters continue to make significant progress on the Junction Fire in Oakhurst, California. The fire is now 612 acres and 30% contained.
Repopulation of portions of the community affected by the fire is occurring. The change in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area.
Tuesday Evening 9:00 P.M.
| Junction Fire Incident Information: |
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| Last Updated: |
August 19, 2014 8:45 pm |
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| Date/Time Started: |
August 18, 2014 1:50 pm |
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| Administrative Unit: |
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit |
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| County: |
Madera County |
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| Location: |
off Road 425A, near the Hwy 41 and Hwy 49 junction in Oakhurst |
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| Acres Burned - Containment: |
612 acres - 35% contained |
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| Structures Threatened: |
500 |
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| Structures Destroyed: |
8 |
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| Evacuations: |
Fire Information Line: (559) 658-2560 x115 Evacuations and Road Closures:Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for Highway 41 and all areas west of Highway 41, except Road 620. Roads east of Highway 41 remain closed and evacuations remain in effect. |
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| Injuries: |
2 |
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| Cause: |
Under Investigation |
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| Cooperating Agencies: |
Madera County Sheriff, Mariposa County Sheriff, Madera County Fire, United States Forest Service, CAL OES, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CHP, Red Cross, PG&E, Cal Trans, and Madera County OES |
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| Total Fire Personnel: |
2,203 |
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| Total Fire Engines: |
130 |
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| Total Fire crews: |
16 |
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| Total Helicopters: |
4 |
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| Total Dozers: |
8 |
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| Incident Management Team: |
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 |
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| Long/Lat: |
-119.6581/37.3433 |
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| Conditions: |
Although the potential still exists for critical fire behavior, firefighters continue to make significant progress on the Junction Fire in Oakhurst, California. The fire is now 612 acres and 30% contained. Repopulation of portions of the community affected by the fire is occurring. The change in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. With summer weather and extreme drought conditions, we are asking everyone to continue to use caution, “one less spark - one less wildfire”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to: www.readyforwildfire.org. |
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| Phone Numbers |
(559) 658-2560 (xt 115 Junction Fire Information Line) |
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