Reminder: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Reminds People to NOT Use Drones Around Active Fire Areas
Note: The Mariposa County Landfill will be open Monday, July 31st, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for food waste and regular, non burned garbage.
July 31, 2017 - The Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County began on Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2017 at around 3:56 P.M. at Detwiler Road across from Hunters Valley Road about 2 miles east of Lake McClure. As of Sunday evening the fire was at 81,826 acres with 90% containment.
Update: 7:00 P.M. CAL FIRE - 81,826 Acres with 90% Containment
Expected Containment: August 7, 2017
Total Personnel: 1,635
Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 0
Single Family Residences Destroyed: 63
Single Family Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Structures Destroyed: 1
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 67
Other Minor Structures Damaged: 8
Cause
Under Investigation
Current Situation
Firefighters continued working the fire and continued to mop up and patrol lines. All fire lines are holding. Crews will continue to implement the Incident Fireline Suppression Repair Plan. The public is reminded to stay vigilant for any change in fire conditions.
Residents are urged to use caution while driving as fire equipment is still operating in the fire areas. “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire” For more information, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.
Evacuation Orders
None
Evacuation Advisory
None
Evacuation Centers
None
No Road Closures
No Animal Shelters
Engines: 67
Water Tenders: 31
Helicopters: 2
Air Tankers: No
Hand Crews: 45
Dozers: 6
Other: 3
Update: 7:00 A.M. CAL FIRE - 81,826 Acres with 90% Containment
Expected Containment: August 7, 2017
Total Personnel: 2,069
Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 0
Single Family Residences Destroyed: 63
Single Family Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Structures Destroyed: 1
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 67
Other Minor Structures Damaged: 8
Cause
Under Investigation
Current Situation
Firefighters worked through the night and continue to mop up and patrol lines. All fire lines are holding. Crews will continue to implement the Incident Fireline Suppression Repair Plan. The public is reminded to stay vigilant for any change in fire conditions.
Residents are urged to use caution while driving as fire equipment is still operating in the fire areas. “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire” For more information, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.
Evacuation Orders
None
Evacuation Advisory
None
Evacuation Centers
None
No Road Closures
No Animal Shelters
Engines: 114
Water Tenders: 32
Helicopters: 2
Air Tankers: Yes
Hand Crews: 53
Dozers: 7
Other: 5
Update: 3:35 A.M.
For Community members who received CalFRESH benefits, the county received a "Mass Replacement Waiver" to ensure that all CalFRESH recipients who were impacted by the fire based on power outages receive additional CalFRESH benefits for the month of July. This will automatically be added to your EBT card and there is no need to contact the County Human Services Department about this. Thank you.
Update: 2:51 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County
CAL FIRE: Today’s Objectives
(1) Keep the fire within current perimeter
Weather Forecast
Fire Behavior
Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County Map
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