Updates for Thursday: River Fire in Mariposa County and Madera County Updates for Thursday, July 15, 2021
Evening Update Per Cal Fire: River Fire is at 9,500 Acres with 28% Containment as of Wednesday evening.
Updates Per Madera County Sheriff's Office:
The Evacuation Warning for Road 600 between Road 415 and Road 612, Road 600 between Blazing Saddle Trail and Highway 49 has been lifted. These areas are not under any warnings. The Evacuation Order for Road 600 between Road 612 and Blazing Saddle Trail, Road 800, Road 820, Road 810, Road 812 has been reduced to an Evacuation Warning. This area is being open to residents only. Proof of residence must be provided at traffic control points. Residents need to be prepared to leave again if fire conditions change. Road 600 will remain closed to all thru traffic. Residence must use care while driving in the area due to a large amount of fire equipment in the area.
Updates Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office:
All current Fire Advisories and road closures for Mariposa County have been lifted. There will continue to be a heavy presence of fire related equipment and and around the fire area. Please continue to drive with caution
Updates: River Fire in Mariposa County and Madera County Briefing Map for Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - Shows Divisions, Uncontrolled Fire Edge, Completed Dozer Lines
Updates: Wednesday Morning Infrared Map of the River Fire in Mariposa and Madera Counties
July 14, 2021 - Cal Fire reports the River Fire in Mariposa County and Madera County is at 9,500 Acres with 21% Containment as of Wednesday morning.
Check Air Quality here: https://www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/mAQI/a10/cC0#10/37.2218/-119.678
Check PG&E Outage Map here: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/
General Information
| CAL FIRE Incident | Yes |
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| Last Updated | 7/14/2021 |
| Date Started | 7/11/2021 |
| Location Information | Oak Grove Road and Oak Grove School Road in Mariposa County |
| Counties | Mariposa |
| Acres Burned | 9,500 |
| Percentage Contained | 21% |
| Current Conditions | Current Conditions
Today, firefighters continued to fight fire aggressively and reinforce control lines. Mopup efforts have begun and will continure throughout the evening. Damage assessment is ongoing. As damage inspection teams continue to assess the fire damage, numbers of structures affected may change. For your safety and the safety of the first responders, continue to drive safely on the roadways and adhere to posted road signs. Evacuations: Madera County:
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| Administrative Unit | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced |
| Archive Year | 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Final | No |
| Lat/Long | [37.350823, -119.869785] |
Statistics
| Structures Destroyed | 5 |
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| Helicopters | 9 |
| Engines | 121 |
| Dozers | 25 |
| Water Tenders | 24 |
| Personnel Involved | 1,517 |
| Crews Involved | 12 |
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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