Fire in El Portal Near Yosemite National Park on Saturday, July 26, 2014

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 27 July 2014 03:28; Published: Saturday, 26 July 2014 16:39

Fire in El Portal Near Yosemite National Park on Saturday, July 26, 2014

This fire began in the afternoon hours near the playground in El Portal.

As structures are threatened evacuations are currently taking place as of 4:33 P.M.

Potential for growth.

Air support is on scene.

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11 P.M. News Update: Fire at 2,100 acres with no containment

Reports are that the fire has reached approximately 2,100 acres in Merced Canyon, near El Portal with no containment according to authorities. Fire officials are reporting that structures have been lost, but are not giving official numbers at this time.

Mariposa County Sheriff at 7:14 P.M.

The Yosemite National Park Service has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Foresta Area of Yosemite National Park. Red Cross shelters are being set up at the Groveland Community Center located at 18583 Main Street in Groveland and the Tenaya lodge located at 1122 Highway 41 in Fish Camp.

Unofficial at 700 acres so far as of 6:45 P.M.

Mariposa County Sheriff at 6:45 P.M. Saturday

Road Closure Information 7/26/2014 18:30
Hwy 140 through Yosemite National Park is Open.
Foresta Rd is closed at Hwy 140
Crane Creek Rd is closed at Hwy 140
Hwy 120 closed at Hwy 140
Hwy 120 closed at Crane Flat
For more information on Traffic restrictions in Yosemite National Park
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Or call 209-372-0200

Mariposa County Sheriff at 5:24 P.M. Saturday

There is a Fire in the old El Portal Area of Mariposa County. Fire Evacuations & Road closures are in effect.

Forest Rd is closed at Hwy 140.

There is heavy Fire and Sheriff activity in the area. Please drive with caution.

All those effected in the immediate fire evacuation area of Old El portal in the Foresta & Buckeye area have been notified. We will update as the situation progresses.

Avoid the area.

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