FERGUSON FIRE: EVACUATIONS LIFTED

July 31, 2018 - Fire Advisements for the following areas have been lifted: Ponderosa Basin Area & East Westfall Rd including all side roads.

Road Conditions: East Westfall Rd and all roads leading to and inside Ponderosa Basin are now open with no restrictions.

Due to the large amount of emergency equipment in the area, speed control will also be enforced.

There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.
 
SAFETY MESSAGE – The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions.

Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. 

If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately.

Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous.

Please drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.

We encourage the public to remain prepared year-round for wildfires by visiting the www.readyforwildfire.org website. The best show of support is having your home and property “fire-ready”

Source: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office