Bridge Fire in Mariposa County on Sunday, September 7, 2014
Update: 6:36 P.M.
Today, Sunday, September 7th at 7pm, the Bridge Fire Incident Commander and Sheriff will allow all residents to return to their homes. Residents on the dirt portion of Harris Rd will be allowed to return home.
Harris Rd at Hwy 49S and Harris Rd at Ponderosa Court will be open to residents only.
Expect continued security patrols in the community for the next few days.
Please continue to drive with caution as emergency personnel and equipment is prevalent.
Please respect private property and remain clear of the fire areas.
Update 7:00 P.M.
300 Acres and 70% Containment
Bridge Fire Incident Information: |
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| Last Updated: | September 7, 2014 6:45 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 2:20 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE is in Unified Command with Mariposa County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments | ||
| County: | Mariposa County | ||
| Location: | Highway 49 at Harris Road, 10 miles east of Mariposa | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 300 Acres 70% Contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 9/10/14 | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | Effective September 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for all residents along the “dirt” road section of Harris Road in the Ponderosa Basin. All Evacuation Orders are lifted.Information regarding the “Meadow Fire” in Yosemite can be obtained by calling 209-372-0356 Information regarding the “Montgomery Fire” can be obtained by calling Stanislaus National Forest. |
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| Road Closures : | Effective September 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM the “dirt” section of Harris Road is restricted to residents only. | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Mariposa County Fire Department, Merced County Fire Department, Madera County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, CHP and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 746 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 91 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 22 | ||
| Conditions: | Areas outside the control lines will be closely monitored for any new spot fires. The crews will continue mopping up and looking for hot spots within containment lines. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may produce smoke. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
7:48 A.M. Sunday
65% Containment
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 7, 2014 7:30 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 2:20 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE is in Unified Command with Mariposa County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments | ||
| County: | Mariposa County | ||
| Location: | Highway 49 at Harris Road, 10 miles east of Mariposa | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 300 Acres 65% Contained | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | Effective at 7:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for residents living in the Ponderosa Basin area with the exception of residents along the “dirt” road section of Harris Road. The Evacuation Order for the “dirt” section on Harris Road will remain in effect.Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area. |
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| Road Closures : | Highway 49 has reopened. All roads into the community of Ponderosa Basin are closed. | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Mariposa County Fire Department, Merced County Fire Department, Madera County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, CHP and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 746 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 91 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 22 | ||
| Conditions: | Areas outside the control lines will be closely monitored for any new spot fires. The crews will continue mopping up and looking for hot spots within containment lines. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may produce smoke. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
Saturday Evening 6:51 P.M.
300 Acres 60% Contained
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 6, 2014 6:51 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 2:20 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE is in Unified Command with Mariposa County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments | ||
| County: | Mariposa County | ||
| Location: | Highway 49 at Harris Road, 10 miles east of Mariposa | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 300 Acres 60% Contained | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | Effective at 7:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for residents living in the Ponderosa Basin area with the exception of residents along the “dirt” road section of Harris Road. The Evacuation Order for the “dirt” section on Harris Road will remain in effect.Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area. |
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| Road Closures : | Highway 49 has reopened. All roads into the community of Ponderosa Basin are closed. | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Mariposa County Fire Department, Merced County Fire Department, Madera County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, CHP and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 746 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 91 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 22 | ||
| Conditions: | Areas outside the control lines will be closely monitored for any new spot fires. The crews will continue mopping up and looking for hot spots within containment lines. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may produce smoke. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
Saturday Evening: Bridge Fire Evacuation Order To Be Partially Lifted
Today, Saturday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. the Bridge Fire Incident Commander and Sheriff will allow most residents to return to their homes.
Today at 7:00 p.m. residents of the Ponderosa Basin Community will be allowed to return home; however, the dirt portion of Harris Road will remain closed under the standing evacuation order due to fire suppression efforts still in progress. Harris Road residents that reside on the dirt section between Ponderosa Court and S/R 49 will not be able to return home at this time.
Residents are to use Chowchilla Mountain Road from S/R 49 and anticipate minor delays due to security check-in.
Expect road closures and continued security patrols in the community for the next few days.
Please continue to drive with caution as emergency personnel and equipment is prevalent.
Please respect private property and remain clear of fire areas.
Red Cross Shelter is located at 5089 Cole Rd at the New Life Christian Church.
