Bridge Fire in Mariposa County on Monday, September 8, 2014
Bridge Fire Update: Today at 7 p.m. Harris Rd will open with no restrictions.
Today September 8th at 7 p.m., the Bridge Fire Incident Commander and Sheriff
will open Harris Rd with no traffic restrictions.
Please continue to drive with caution as emergency personnel and equipment is prevalent.
Please respect private property and remain clear of fire areas.
will open Harris Rd with no traffic restrictions.
Please continue to drive with caution as emergency personnel and equipment is prevalent.
Please respect private property and remain clear of fire areas.
Monday 8:30 A.M. 300 Acres and 75% Containment
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 8, 2014 8:30 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 - 75% 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. Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area. Residents who need more information can go to www.fire.ca.gov or contact the Bridge Fire Information Line at 209-966-4784. |
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| Road Closures : | Effective September 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM the “dirt” section of Harris Road (Harris Rd at Hwy 49S and Harris Rd at Ponderosa Court) | ||
| 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) | ||
