MODIS map of the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Toulumne Counties on Thursday morning
Note: 1,200 Pixels Wide
Points on the map represent activity identified as "hot" by satellite sensors. This could be a wildfire and this system is monitored by firefighting agencies for early warning.
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August 1, 2024 - Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties Updates for Thursday, August 1, 2024.
8:00 P.M. Evening Update Per CAL FIRE: Pedro Fire is now at 3,815 acres, with 20% containment.
Evening Update Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office:
PEDRO FIRE UPDATE
EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO EVACUATION WARNINGS
The following Evacuation Order areas have been reduced to Evacuation Warnings and are open to residents only. Residents will need to show identification to enter the areas
*Piney Creek Rd
MAP OF AREA: https://arcg.is/1yn8uu0
Be aware that heavy fire and emergency traffic will remain in the area as fire suppression/repair efforts continue.
Please continue to avoid the area as much as possible. If you must be in the area, please drive with extreme caution.
EVACUATION WARNINGS LIFTED
*Merced Falls Rd
*Hunters Valley
ROAD CLOSURE
*Piney Creek Rd Residents Only
FIRE INFORMATION: A fire information line has been established for the incident. 1-844-668-3473
CAL FIRE INCIDENT INFORMATION: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/30/pedro-fire.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RETURNING HOME AFTER A FIRE Safety Information: Residents are asked not to wander around their property if possible. Please stay inside or near your homes while fire personnel remain working in the area. Fire personnel will continue to work in the above areas all hours of the day and night. Inspect surroundings with caution: Be extremely cautious around trees, power poles, and other structures that may have been weakened by the fire. High winds can easily topple such compromised structures. Maintain a fire watch: Regularly check your property for any signs of residual fires, like smoke or hidden embers, especially in concealed areas like roof gutters.
Please call 911 if you need to report any fire danger or dangerous situations to your home or property.
Returning Home after a fire: Returning Home Checklist | CAL FIRE (readyforwildfire.org)
SPOILED FOOD- The Don Pedro Transfer Station will be open Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will be accepting bagged spoiled food free of charge.
Other household refuse and recycling will be accepted at the regular rate.
8:45 A.M. Per CAL FIRE: Crews are making good progress near Merced Falls Road and continue to cut lines around the fire to improve containment.
7:33 A.M. Per CAL FIRE: Acreage reduced to 3,647 (SST: Probably due to better mapping)
5:47 A.M. Per CAL FIRE: 3,793 Acres with 15% Containment
Per Mariposa County Health and Human Services:
Due to the Pedro Fire:
The Don Pedro Transfer Station will be open Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Don Pedro Transfer Station will be accepting bagged spoiled food free of charge.
Other household refuse and recycling will be accepted at the regular rate.
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Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties Updates for Wednesday, July 31, 2024