Note: Click here for Friday's Information on the Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County
Note: Mariposa County Offers Free Food Waste Disposal Program Due to the Detwiler Wildfire
Reminder: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Reminds People to NOT Use Drones Around Active Fire Areas
July 29, 2017 - The Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County began on Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2017 at around 3:56 P.M. at Detwiler Road across from Hunters Valley Road about 2 miles east of Lake McClure. As of Friday evening the fire was at 81,650 acres with 80% containment.
Update: 5:50 P.M. CAL FIRE - 81,826 Acres with 85% Containment
Reminder - Sugar Pine Café in Mariposa will be Donating 10% of Sales on Saturday, July 29th to the Fire Fund
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Update: 7:00 A.M. CAL FIRE - 81,650 Acres with 80% Containment
Expected Containment: August 5, 2017
Total Personnel: 3,293
Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 0
Single Family Residences Destroyed: 63
Single Family Residences Damaged: 13
Commercial Structures Destroyed: 1
Other Minor Structures Destroyed: 67
Other Minor Structures Damaged: 8
Cause
Under Investigation
Current Situation
Firefighters worked through the night to continue building and reinforcing containment lines. Hot and dry weather is expected through the day and residents are reminded to stay vigilant for any change in fire conditions.
Residents are urged to use caution while driving as fire equipment is still operating in the fire areas. “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire” For more information, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.
No Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Advisory
Dogtown Rd from Texas Hill Rd to Bull Creek Rd Texas Hill Rd Bondurant Mine Rd Bull Creek Rd
Evacuation Centers
Sonora Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate, Sonora, CA ***Will be Closed 7-29-17 at 12:00PM**
No Road Closures
No Animal Shelters
Engines: 232
Water Tenders: 40
Helicopters: 11
Air Tankers: Yes
Hand Crews: 87
Dozers: 21
Other: 5
Update: 5:52 A.M.
Mariposa County Health Department Offers Tips on Protecting the Public Health from Home and Building Fire Ash
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Daily Operations Map for Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County for Saturday, July 29, 2017
Update: 4:42 A.M.
Detwiler Wildfire in Mariposa County
CAL FIRE: Today’s Objectives
(1) Keep the fire within current perimeter in the South and West
(2) Keep the fire South of Greeley Hill Road
(3) Keep the fire West of Highway 140 and Highway 49
Weather Forecast
Fire Behavior
Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County North County Briefing Map
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