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Google Earth Map of the Oak Fire Perimeter on Wednesday morning
Click here for: Mariposa County Oak Fire Updates for Thursday, July 28, 2022
Evening Update CALFIRE: 18,824 Acres, 36% Containment, Personnel 3,758, with 63 Single Residences Structures Destroyed & 37 Outbuildings Destroyed.
Update 7:00 P.M. Per Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office: OAK FIRE - EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO FIRE ADVISEMENT
Evacuations for the following areas have been reduced to Fire Advisement. These areas will be open to residents living in the area only:
• Vista Lago Lane and Monte Vista Lane
Fire advisement is NOT an evacuation Order, it is simply to advise residents, in the area, of the potential need to evacuate should conditions change. Allowing those in the affected area to plan and prepare.
Update 4:33 P.M.: Mariposa County HHSA Issues Important Notice Regarding Debris Removal for Mariposa County Residents Affected by the Oak Fire
Update 4:24 P.M.: Mariposa County Announces Additional Dates for Free Residential Spoiled Food Waste Collection for Area Residents Affected by the Oak Fire
Update 3:00 P.M. Per Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office: OAK FIRE - EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO FIRE ADVISEMENT
Evacuations for the following areas have been reduced to Fire Advisement. These areas will be open to residents living in the area only:
• All of Carleton Road
Fire advisement is NOT an evacuation Order, it is simply to advise residents, in the area, of the potential need to evacuate should conditions change. Allowing those in the affected area to plan and prepare.
Update 2:08 P.M. Per Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office: OAK FIRE- EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO FIRE ADVISEMENT
Evacuations for the following areas have been reduced to Fire Advisement. These areas will be open to residents living in the area only.
• Ponderosa Way including all side roads to the Sierra National Forest Boundary
• Lushmeadows Subdivision – NOT INCLUDING Vista Lago and Monte Vista. Residents must use Triangle Road from Hwy 49S to access the Lushmeadows Subdivision
• Triangle Road from Darrah Road to East Westfall
• Darrah Road including all side roads from Hwy 49S to Deer Springs Road including Deer Springs Road
• All Hwy 140 addresses including Cobey lane
Fire advisement is NOT an evacuation Order, it is simply to advise residents, in the area, of the potential need to evacuate should conditions change. Allowing those in the affected area to plan and prepare.
Fire Advisements have been lifted for the following areas:
• The south side of Hwy 49S from Indian Peak to Usona Road
ROAD CLOSURES:
• Triangle Road from Hwy 140 to Darrah Rd including all side roads
• Jerseydale Rd including all side roads
• Silva Road from Van Ness Drive to Triangle Road
• Darrah Road from Deer Springs to Triangle Rd
• East Westfall Road from Triangle Road to Oliver Creek
• Carlton Road from Triangle to Indian Rock
• Carstens Road including all side roads
• Vista Lago Lane
• Monte Vista Lane
LARGE AND SMALL ANIMAL INFORMATION:
Residents who have been repopulated that need to pick up animals at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds can do so anytime between 10am and 4pm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DEBRIS REMOVAL:
The Mariposa County HHSA - Environmental Health Unit is working with CalEPA and CalREcycle to help remove hazardous waste and burn debris from burned out property as a result of the Oak Fire.
Property that has been partially cleared/cleaned up by individuals will NOT be eligible for this program if it becomes available.
More information here - www.mariposacounty.org/2644/Returning-after-the-fire.
If you would like to take advantage of ANY program to remove fire debris from your property, at no out of pocket cost to you, do not begin clean up. Looking for small personal items is ok. Please take precautions, because of the possibility that fire debris may contain hazardous waste products.
RETURNING HOME AFTER A WILDFIRE:
Although wildfire damage can be immeasurable, the danger is not over after the flames
are put out. Flash flooding and debris flows, structural damage, road instability, and
damaged trees are just some of the dangers that exist after a wildfire.
Keep these tips in mind:
• Stay away from your home or business until fire officials tell you it is safe to return.
• Flash floods are a very real and potentially deadly hazard after a wildfire, particularly
as a result of rain falling over a burned area upstream of your location. Stay away from
burned forests, storm channels, and natural drainages (rivers, creeks, and engineered
channels can convey deadly flows of water and debris, especially after a wildfire).
• Have a battery-powered radio to listen for emergency updates, weather forecasts,
• reports of flash flooding, and news reports.
• Have an evacuation plan in place and make sure all family members are familiar with it.
• Be aware of and use extreme caution around trees, power poles, and other tall objects
or structures that may have lost stability during the fire. Most burned structures and surfaces
will be unstable.
• Stay out of burned forests during windy conditions, as burned trees are
easily downed by wind. Do not touch any power lines.
• Keep a “fire watch.” That means look for smoke or sparks throughout the house and on
rooftops (e.g., in gutters), etc. Look for ash pits or hidden embers. Stay away – they can
burn you.
• Before inspecting your home, first check for the smell of gas. Turn off power until you’ve completed your inspection. Use a battery-powered flashlight to inspect a damaged home. (Note: the flashlight should be turned on outside before entering. The battery may produce
a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present.)
• Do not drink or use water from the faucet until emergency officials say it is okay; water supply systems can be damaged and become polluted during wildfires or as a result of subsequent post-fire flooding. If your well has been damaged by fire, contact a local licensed and
bonded well constructor or pump installer to determine the extent of the damage and
what must be done to either repair or decommission the well.
• Discard any food that has been exposed to heat, smoke, flood waters, or soot.
• Utilities: If there is no power, check to make sure the main breaker is on. If the breakers
are on and power is still not present, contact the utility company. If you have a propane
tank or system, contact a propane supplier, turn off valves on the system, and leave
valves closed until the supplier inspects your system. If you have a heating oil tank system, contact a heating oil supplier for an inspection of your system before you use it. If you have a solar electrical system, this system should be inspected by a licensed technician to verify that the solar panels and electrical wiring are safe for continued operation.
Fire restrictions and closures near the fire area are in place on the Sierra National Forest. This closure will support public safety by keeping public members out of hazardous burn areas and will allow firefighting resources to combat the Fire without public interference. For additional information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices.
View the most current evacuation map at: https://arcg.is/jKqD5.
For more information about wildfire preparedness visit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org.
Update 9:27 A.M. Mariposa County Oak Fire Operational Video Update for Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Update 6:00 A.M. A Few Strong Thunderstorms Possible Today (Wednesday) in the Sierra Nevada - Includes Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park
Update 6:00 A.M. Caltrans Road Conditions
Update 6:00 A.M. Air Quality Measurements
Per NWS: Smoke from the #OakFire will move southward into the San Joaquin Valley today and tonight. Exposure to particle pollution can irritate your eyes and sinuses, aggravate lung disease, and cause asthma attacks. Smoke may become less dense in the San Joaquin Valley Thursday
Update 6:00 A.M. Oak Fire in Mariposa County Public Information and Briefing Maps for Wednesday, July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022 - The Oak Fire in Mariposa County is at 18,715 Acres with 32% Containment, Personnel 3,154, 49 Single Residences Structures Destroyed & 25 Outbuildings Destroyed.
Click here for: Mariposa County Oak Fire Updates for Tuesday, July 26, 2022
