8:40 P.M. Update Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: Fire has been contained. Fire crews will remain in the area during the "Mop Up" phase which will take several hours.

Update: Band Fire total is at 12.5 acres, per incident command.

Update: Evacuation Warnings Added.

Band Fire - General Information 

June 18, 2025 – Mariposa County Sheriff's Office issues current information on the Band Fire in the Don Pedro area near Banderilla Drive and Picadero Way. If you are in the area please evacuate now. A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Don Pedro Elementary School located at 2411 Hildalgo, La Grange, CA.

Further information will be provided once details are in place. Units in the area are making notifications to homes in the affected area.

Multiple roads are closed in the vicinity.

Please avoid the area for your safety.

Non-Emergency Resource & Support Line Mariposa HHSA 209-432-9227. Leave your name and number and a team member will return your call.

Power has been turned off to the affected area.

Map of the area:  https://arcg.is/frCni

Mandatory Evacuations:

Picadero Road

Banderilla - From Ranchito to Picadero (South Side Only)

Evacuation Warnings:

Banderilla - From El Camp Drive to Rastro Way

Paraiso Way - From Banderilla to Dolorosa Street

Ranchito - From Zelma to Banderilla

Rastro Way - From Laredo Street to Banderilla

Laredo Street - From Rastro Way to Banderilla

Road Closures:

Ranchito at Zelma Way

Banderilla at Picadero

Ranchido at Banderilla

Source: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office