An 'After' photo of the Spring Fire in Mariposa County by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Warnock on AA440
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July 4, 2017 - The Spring Fire in Mariposa County began on Sunday afternoon at 1:46 P.M. off of Highway 49 South and Allred Road.
Update: 4:00 P.M. 80% contained.
Two lanes on Hwy 49 South are open without an escort. The right passing lane on Spring Hill, is still closed for fire suppression equipment. Please drive carefully. Watch for fire and utility crews in the area.
Update: 11:00 A.M.
At 11:00 A.M. Today (July 4th) All evacuations will be lifted.
Including: Ashworth Rd, Grist Rd, Allred Rd, Ching Rd, & Hwy 49s.
The following restrictions are in place:
Allred Rd & Ching Rd are open to residents only.
Power will be restored to all areas. Fire crews and utility equipment will be working in the area, please drive slowly. Any questions or concerns regarding utilities, please contact PG&E at 800-743-5000.
Road Closures: Hwy 49s will be open with traffic control in place and Allred Rd. from Hwy 49s to Morningstar Ln. is open to residents only.
Update: 11:00 A.M. CAL FIRE; 50% Containment and 225 Acres
| Last Updated: | July 04, 2017 11:00 am | |
| Date/Time Started: | July 02, 2017 1:36 pm | |
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | |
| County: | Mariposa County | |
| Location: | off Hwy 49 and Allred Road, south of Mariposa | |
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 225 acres - 50% contained | |
| Structures Destroyed: | No structures destroyed. 1 structure damaged. | |
| Evacuations: | Evacuation orders will be lifted at 11:00 AM in all areas with the following restrictions: Allred Rd. from Hwy 49s to Morningstar Ln. and Ching Rd. will be open to residents only. Power will be restored to all areas. Fire crews and utility equipment will be working in the area, please drive slowly. Any questions or concerns regarding utilities, please contact PG&E at 800-743-5000. | |
| Road Closures: | Hwy 49s will be open with traffic control in place and Allred Rd. from Hwy 49s to Morningstar Ln. is open to residents only. | |
| Cause: | Under investigation | |
| Cooperating Agencies: | Mariposa County Sheriff Office, Mariposa County Fire, PG&E, Caltrans, Mariposa County Public Works, CHP, Red Cross, CAL FIRE. | |
| Total Fire Personnel: | 503 | |
| Total Fire Engines: | 38 | |
| Total Fire Crews: | 19 | |
| Total Water Tenders: | 6 | |
| Long/Lat: | -119.9210/37.4591 | |
| Conditions: | Fire suppression resources continue to construct and improve containment lines around the fires perimeter. | |
| Phone Numbers | (844) 668-3473 (Spring Fire Information ) | |
Update: 10:00 A.M. CAL FIRE; 50% Containment and 225 Acres
Update: 7:00 A.M. CAL FIRE; 50% Containment and 225 Acres
| Last Updated: | July 04, 2017 7:00 am | |
| Date/Time Started: | July 02, 2017 1:36 pm | |
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | |
| County: | Mariposa County | |
| Location: | off Hwy 49 and Allred Road, south of Mariposa | |
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 225 acres - 50% contained Forward progress stopped. |
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| Structures Destroyed: | No structures destroyed. 1 structure damaged. | |
| Evacuations: | Silva Rd, Carleton Rd, Morningstar Ln., lower Ashworth from Grist to Old Oak Rd. are open. Evacuations are still in effect for Grist, Ashworth from the Grist intersection to Hwy 49s and Allred from Hwy 49s to Morningstar. Residents are required to enter into the Old Oak Ln./Lower Ashworth area via Ben Hur Rd. Power is likely to be out in some areas. | |
| Road Closures: | Hwy 49s will close at 8 PM at Varain and Silva Roads. Allred Rd. from Hwy 49s to Morningstar Ln. and Ashworth Rd. from Grist Rd. to Hwy 49s remain closed. | |
| Cause: | Under investigation | |
| Cooperating Agencies: | Mariposa County Sheriff Office, Mariposa County Fire, PG&E, Caltrans, Mariposa County Public Works, CHP, Red Cross, CAL FIRE. | |
| Total Fire Personnel: | 554 | |
| Total Fire Engines: | 53 | |
| Total Fire Crews: | 22 | |
| Long/Lat: | -119.9210/37.4591 | |
| Conditions: | Firefighters on the ground are actively working to contain and suppress the fire. | |
| Phone Numbers | (844) 668-3473 (Spring Fire Information ) | |
A 'Before' photo of the Spring Fire in Mariposa County by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Warnock on AA440
