MODIS map of the River Fire in Mariposa and Madera Counties on Monday at 3:15 P.M PST
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July 12, 2021 - CAL FIRE reports the River Fire off Oak Grove Road and Oak Grove School Road in Mariposa County started in the afternoon hours on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
For Monday information on the River Fire: River Fire in Mariposa County and Madera County Updates for Monday, July 12, 2021
CAL FIRE Update: 10:18 A.M.
General Information
| CAL FIRE Incident | Yes |
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| Last Updated | 7/12/2021 |
| Date Started | 7/11/2021 |
| Location Information | Oak Grove Road and Oak Grove School Road in Mariposa County |
| Counties | Mariposa |
| Acres Burned | 4,000 |
| Percentage Contained | 5% |
| Current Conditions | Current Conditions
Firefighters continue to aggressively attack the fire while dangerous heat persists. Extreme fire behavior, due to low fuel moisture and persistent drought, is a concern. Crews are working hard to construct and reinforce control lines. Damage assessment is ongoing. Mandatory Evacuations: Madera County:
Mariposa County:
Evacuation Warnings: Madera County:
Red Cross: New Life Christian Fellowship Church 5089 Cole Rd. Mariposa, CA Road Closures: Madera County:
Mariposa County:
Animal Evacuations information: Madera County – 559-675-7769 Mariposa County – 209-966-3615 |
| Administrative Unit | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced |
| Archive Year | 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Final | No |
| Lat/Long | [37.350823, -119.869785] |
Statistics
| Structures Destroyed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Helicopters | 7 |
| Engines | 83 |
| Dozers | 12 |
| Water Tenders | 9 |
| Personnel Involved | 477 |
| Crews Involved | 9 |
Agencies
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Animal Evacuations information: Madera County
559-675-7769
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Animal Evacuations information: Mariposa County
209-966-3615
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Red Cross:
New Life Christian Fellowship Church 5089 Cole Rd. Mariposa, CA
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Information Line
844-668-3473
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