July 2008 Telegraph Fire
The Telegraph fire began on Friday afternoon July 25, 2008 as a smoke plume was observed coming out of the Merced River Canyon. What began as a small fire started by target shooting ended up being one of the worst fires in Mariposa County history.
To follow a time line along with photos of the fire, click the link and scroll down to Friday, July 25, 2008 and then scroll back up the page and into the month of August.
Sierra Sun Times - July 2008 Archives
The above photo was taken by Charlie Phillips that Friday evening from in the Merced River Canyon by Briceburg as the fire was cresting a hill.