October 11, 2019 - All Mandatory Evacuation Orders & Fire advisements will be lifted today Friday, October 11, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.
Due to the large amount of Fire suppression equipment in the area, speed control will be enforced.
Road Closures -
Highway 140 from – 15 Miles East of Mariposa (at the top of the Briceburg Grade) to Savages Trading Post
Buffalo Gulch Road is OPEN TO RESIDENTS ONLY
General Information
There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.
Some residences in the area will remain without power until PG&E can safely restore / repair lines in the area. For questions or concerns regarding power, please contact PG&E at 800-743-5000 or visit their website at www.pge.com. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately.
The Mariposa County Health Department has health and safety information for residents returning to their homes on our website at http://www.mariposacounty.org/235/Environmental-Health or call 209-966-3689. Mariposa County Health and Human Services will be available to assist residents with gaining additional services. Additional information regarding these and other services is available at www.mariposacountyrecovers.org.
Mariposa County Public Works will be at the Midpines Park from 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. providing FREE residential spoiled food waste.
Safety Message
Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous.
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: CAL FIRE