Looking at the fire from Ganns Corral Road
Photo credit: Silvia Medeiros
Sierra Sun Times Public Safety Scanner
June 7, 2015 - A Fire near Foxfield Lane/Lookout Mountain Road Road in Mariposa County was reported around 12:20 P.M.
Some evacs are in place.
June 9, 2015 - 9:00 A.M. CAL FIRE 25 Acres with 100% Containment
| Last Updated: | June 9, 2015 9:00 am | FINAL |
| Date/Time Started: | June 7, 2015 12:06 pm | |
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | |
| County: | Mariposa County | |
| Location: | Lookout Mountain Rd & Fox Field Lane, south of Mormon Bar | |
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 25 acres - 100% contained | |
| Estimated - Containment: | June 9, 2015 | |
| Evacuations: | All evacuation have been lifted and families have returned, 28 homes were effected. | |
| Total Fire Personnel: | 60 | |
| Total Fire Engines: | 5 | |
| Total Fire crews: | 2 | |
| Total Water Tenders: | 1 | |
| Conditions: | Concerns for today are areas of unburned grass and brush within the fire perimeter. Conditions caused by 4 years of drought in the area contributed to eratic fire conditions with trees torching and spot fires starting ahead of the main fire around homes. Firefighters continue to work through the day to improve containment in expected 100+ degree temperatures. | |
June 8, 2015 - 7:45 P.M. CAL FIRE 25 Acres with 90% Containment
| Fox Fire Incident Information: | ||
| Last Updated: | June 8, 2015 7:45 pm | |
| Date/Time Started: | June 7, 2015 12:06 pm | |
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | |
| County: | Mariposa County | |
| Location: | Lookout Mountain Rd & Fox Field Lane, south of Mormon Bar | |
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 25 acres - 90% containment | |
| Estimated - Containment: | June 9, 2015 | |
| Evacuations: | All evacuation have been lifted and families have returned, 28 homes were effected. | |
| Total Fire Personnel: | 60 | |
| Total Fire Engines: | 5 | |
| Total Fire crews: | 2 | |
| Total Water Tenders: | 1 | |
| Conditions: | Concerns for today are areas of unburned grass and brush within the fire perimeter. Conditions caused by 4 years of drought in the area contributed to eratic fire conditions with trees torching and spot fires starting ahead of the main fire around homes. Firefighters continue to work through the day to improve containment in expected 100+ degree temperatures. | |
June 8, 2015 - 7:00 A.M. - CAL FIRE 24 Acres with 60% Containment
8:54 P.M. Update: Evacuations lifted for all Fox Fire areas. Lookout Mt, Daffodil, Fox Field and Alamo Creek.
6:17 P.M. Update: CAL FIRE - 24 Acres with 35% Containment.
6:15 P.M. Update: Fire evacuations lifted for Fox Field Rd and Daffodil Rd residence only.
Residence will need to show identification to enter the road block area.
Heavy fire suppression traffic in the area so please drive with caution.
Lookout Mt and Alamo Creek remain under evacuation order.
3:20 P.M. Update: CAL FIRE - 15 Acres and 20% Containment!
2:56 Update: Scanner (not Official) - All air tankers have been released from the Fox Fire.
2:36 Update: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Evacuations have been ordered still in effect for the following areas:
Lookout Mountain Road
Daffodil Road
Alamo Creek Road.
Pre- Notifications have been lifted for all other areas.
Please avoid the area as there is still heavy fire suppression activity in the area
1:56 P.M. Update: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office:
Mariposa County emergency response agencies are responding to the Fox Incident in the Lookout Mountain area.
Please remember do not wait to be notified to leave the area if you do not feel safe.
Evacuations have been ordered for the following areas:
Lookout Mountain Road
Daffodil Road
Alamo Creek Road.
Evacuees - You have been ordered to evacuate because of the danger in or expected around your area. Leave your residence. Take with you and your family any medications and/or medical equipment, identification, family and friend phone numbers, and pets.
Pre-evacuation notifications are in progress for the following areas:
Silver Bar Rd
Sullivan Rd
Dusty Oaks Rd
Ashworth Rd
Pre-Evacuees - You have been given a warning to prepare for evacuations. This means there is a possibility you will be ordered to evacuate. Gather important items first - medications and/or medical equipment, identification, family and friend phone numbers, and computers (with passwords). Secure all small animals in carriers and leash larger animals for rapid evacuation if necessary. Then, if time permits, gather items of personal value and importance. By preparing, if an evacuation order is used, you will be ready to leave immediately, decreasing the threat of injury or death to you, your family, and your pets.
American Red Cross Resource Center is being opened at the New Life Christian Church 5089 Cole Road, Mariposa.
If you require evacuation assistance for livestock, please call: 209-966-3615.
1:41 P.M. Update: 12 Acre Fire (Per CALFIRE)
Looking at the fire from Little Bear Road
