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Wildfire News

news about wildfires in Mariposa County, home of Yosemite National Park

Lincoln Fire (contained)

Last Updated: August 20, 2015 8:10 am Date/Time Started: August 16, 2015 1:30 pm Administrative Unit: Los Angeles County Fire Department / Montebello Fire Department County: Los Angeles County Location: off Lincoln Ave, in the Whittier Narrows Park, City of Montebello Estimated – Containment: 374 acres – 100% contained

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Cuesta Fire (Wildfire)

Cuesta fire was reported at 6:14pm on August 16 as sparked yesterday on US Highway 101 and Highway 41 in an area protected by CALFIRE San Luis Obispo Unit. With the hot, dry and windy conditions, the had a moderate rate of spread, the fire quickly growing to several acres …

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Warm Fire (Wildfire)

The Warm Fire started Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 3:31pm PST. Currently, the fire is 300 acres and is burning south aggressively. It is 0% contained. The fire is located at Lake Hughes Rd. at Warm Springs Rd. Lake Hughes Rd. between Castaic and Elizabeth Lake is closed.

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Rustic Fire (contained)

Last Updated: August 16, 2015 12:00 pm FINAL Date/Time Started: August 14, 2015 3:22 pm Administrative Unit: Ventura County Fire Department County: Ventura County Location: Rustic Hills Drive in the Wood Ranch area Simi Valley Estimated – Containment: 100% contained

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Tulloch Fire (contained)

County: Tuolumne County Location: south of Hwy 108 & Tulloch Rd, south of Lake Tulloch Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Acres Burned – Containment 112 acres – 100% contained Date Started: August 15, 2015 4:11 pm Last update: August 16, 2015 7:20 pm

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Walker Fire (Wildfire)

The Walker Fire, located north of Walker Lake, started the evening of August 14. Approximately 20 structures are threatened and have been evacuated near Walker Lake. Walker Lake is a popular recreation area for fishing and hiking. It is located west of June Lake, on the north end of the …

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Cabin (Wildfire)

The Fire Information Center will close at 9pm, Friday August 14, 2015. The Fire Information Center will reopen Saturday, August 15th, at 8am. The Cabin Fire started at 1:07pm PST. Currently, the fire is 1800 acres and is 0% contained. 5 firefighters were evacuated with minor injuries. 400 hundred personnel …

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Yosemite Fire Update #11

The Upper Fire was discovered by hikers at approximately 3:30PM, August 10. It is at the top of the Yosemite Falls trail above the switchbacks. Quick action by the Yosemite Helitack, with supporting water bucket drops, and fire crews held the fire to 3 acres as of 10PM August 10.

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