July 26, 2025 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report the Boneyard Fire is burning near Priest/Coulterville Rd. Last reported at appx. 202 Acres.
Evening Update Per CAL FIRE:
Boneyard Fire is 202 acres with 20% containment.
Evacuation Shelters
Animal Evacuation Center:
- La Grange Rodeo Grounds, 30433 Yosemite Boulevard La Grange, CA
Evacuation Center:
- Don Pedro Elementary School, 2411 Hildago Street, La Grange, CA
People with small animals can go to the Red Cross Center established at Lake Don Pedro elementary school. There is limited capacity, large animals can be sheltered at the La Grange, rodeo grounds.
Situation Summary
The fire is 202 acres and 20% contained. Firefighters continue to make progress on establishing containment lines around the fire. Fire activity has decreased. Relative humidity is expected to increase overnight and aid efforts towards full containment.
Resources Assigned
- 270 Personnel
- 5 Helicopters
- 19 Engines
- 6 Dozers
- 7 Water Tenders
- 6 Crews
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
6:40 p.m. Updated Per Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office:
Evacuation Orders and road closures will remain in place overnight. Deputies will remain on scene overnight to maintain road closures and patrol evacuated areas.
The fire is affecting both Mariposa County and Tuolumne County
EVACUATION ORDERS:
- Jackass Creek Road from Merrell Road to the Tuolumne County Line.
ROAD CLOSURES:
- Jackass Creek Road at Merrell Road - Hard Closure
- Second Garrote Road at Merrell Road - Closure
Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: As of 6:30 p.m.
CalFire Information Line (844) 668-3473
- Jackass Ridge Road
- Jackass Creek
- Donkey Lane
Mandatory Evacuations: Are issued when there is a clear and immediate threat to life or safety. Residents in the affected area should leave immediately. Conditions are hazardous and can change quickly. Please follow all instructions from emergency personnel and use designated evacuation routes.
- Cueno Rd.
- Pine Rd.
- Stout Rd.
- Sierra Rd.
- Chapin Rd.
Evacuation Warnings: Are intended to notify residents of fire activity nearby. These are not evacuation orders. However, conditions can change rapidly. All residents in the advisory zones are strongly encouraged to begin preparing now in case an evacuation becomes necessary.
- Jackass Ridge Rd. at Cueno Rd.
For information on Tuolumne County Evacuations and Road Closures, please visit Tuolumne County Sheriff
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Per CAL FIRE at 4:55 P.M. 202 Acres Containment 0%
The fire is 202 acres. Firefighters are making good progress despite the steep terrain in the area.
Per CAL FIRE at 3:57 P.M. 202 Acres Containment 0%
Large Animal Evacuation Center:
La Grange Rodeo Grounds, 30433 Yosemite Boulevard La Grange, CA
Per CAL FIRE at 3:04 P.M. 100 Acres
Per CAL FIRE at 2:55 P.M. 91 Acres
The fire is burning at a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. If you do not feel safe, leave the area. Do not wait to be told to evacuate.
Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: As of 2:45pm
Map of the Affected Area:
- Jackass Ridge Rd.
- Jackass Creek
- Donkey Ln.
- Cueno Rd.
- Pine Rd.
- Stout Rd.
- Sierra Rd.
- Chapin Rd.
Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: As of 2:30pm
Map of the Affected Area:
- Jackass Ridge Rd.
- Jackass Creek
- Donkey Ln.
- Cueno Rd.
- Pine Rd.
- Stout Rd.
- Sierra Rd.
- Chapin Rd.
Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: As of 2:20 p.m.
- Jackass Ridge Rd.
- Jackass Creek
- Donkey Ln.
- Cueno Rd.
- Pine Rd.
- Stout Rd.
- Sierra Rd.
- Chapin Rd.
Per CHP the first report of the fire was 1:18 P.M.
Per Sheriff's Office: 1:50 p.m. - Fire is currently burning inside Tuolumne County
Per Mariposa County Health & Human Services - The American Red Cross Shelter will open a Temporary Evacuation Point at 3:30 P.M. and will be located at the Lake Don Pedro Elementary School, 2411 Hildalgo, La Grange.
If you or someone you know are in need of support or resources, please call the support services line at 209-432-9227, a member of our team will return your call.
For individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact our Crisis Team 24/7 at 209-966-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-549-6741.
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