Bridge Fire in Mariposa County Information for Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Update: 7:00 P.M.
90% Containment
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 9, 2014 7:00 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 12:39 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 - 90% Contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 9/11/14 | ||
| Evacuations: | There are no current evacuations in place. 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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| Injuries: | 3 | ||
| Cause: | Vehicle | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department and CHP. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 470 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 25 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 16 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 2 | ||
| 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.Fires in Yosemite National Park and in the Stanislaus National Forest visible from Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties are not related to the “Bridge Fire”. Information regarding the “Meadow Fire” in Yosemite can be obtained by calling 209-372-0356. Information regarding the “Montgomery Fire” in Stanislaus National Forest can be obtained by calling 209-532-3671 extension 243. |
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| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
Updated Cal Fire
Cause of Fire: Vehicle
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 9, 2014 8:30 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 12:39 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 - 85% Contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 9/11/14 | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | There are no current evacuations in place. 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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| Cause: | Vehicle | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department and CHP. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 560 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 60 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 2 | ||
| 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.Fires in Yosemite National Park and in the Stanislaus National Forest visible from Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties are not related to the “Bridge Fire”. Information regarding the “Meadow Fire” in Yosemite can be obtained by calling 209-372-0356. Information regarding the “Montgomery Fire” in Stanislaus National Forest can be obtained by calling 209-532-3671 extension 243. |
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| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
Update: 8:52 A.M.
Madera County Sheriff's Office states the Cal Fire press release has Cause: Vehicle
Update: 8:44 A.M.
85% Containment
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 9, 2014 8:30 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 5, 2014 12:39 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 - 85% Contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 9/11/14 | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | none. 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 : | None | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department and CHP. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 560 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 60 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 2 | ||
| 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.Fires in Yosemite National Park and in the Stanislaus National Forest visible from Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties are not related to the “Bridge Fire”. Information regarding the “Meadow Fire” in Yosemite can be obtained by calling 209-372-0356. Information regarding the “Montgomery Fire” in Stanislaus National Forest can be obtained by calling 209-532-3671 extension 243. |
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| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
Mariposa County Sheriff Monday Evening
Harris Road Open
Today September 8th at 7pm, 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.
Monday Evening at 6:45 P.M. Cal Fire
80% Containment
| Bridge Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 8, 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 - 80% Contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 9/10/14 | ||
| Structures Threatened: | 700 | ||
| Evacuations: | Effective September 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM the “dirt” section of Harris Road (Harris Rd at Hwy 49S and Harris Rd at Ponderosa Court) is open with no restrictions. There are no longer any road restrictions in the Ponderosa Basin. 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, Cal OES, Mariposa County Fire Department, Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E and CHP. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 560 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 60 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 22 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 2 | ||
| 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.Fires in Yosemite National Park and in the Stanislaus National Forest visible from Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties are not related to the “Bridge Fire”. Information regarding the “Meadow Fire” in Yosemite can be obtained by calling 209-372-0356. Information regarding the “Montgomery Fire” in Stanislaus National Forest can be obtained by calling 209-532-3671 extension 243. |
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| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) | ||
