Breaking News : Vegetation Fire near Mariposa

15 acre vegetation Fire near Mariposa. The Foxfire is in the area of Ben Hur Road and 49. Mandatory evacuations from Ben Hur Rd between Buckeye Rd and Blue Bonnet Ln.

RED CROSS OPENING EVACUATION CENTER FOR FOX FIRE RESIDENTS

June 7, 2015, Boot Jack, Calif. – The American Red Cross of the Central Valley is opening an evacuation center for residents affected by the Fox Fire at the New Life Christian Church, 5089 Cole Road, Boot Jack, Ca. An animal shelter is also being set up at the nearby Fish and Game building.

Residents are urged to follow evacuation orders from law enforcement and meet at the Red Cross evacuation center for relief, comfort, and fire updates. If needed, Red Cross volunteers are prepared to turn the evacuation center into an overnight shelter providing lodging, meals, health services, and more.

Follow the local Red Cross on Facebook and Twitter for more updates as they become available.

The Red Cross is able to provide wildfire disaster relief thanks to the generosity of the community. To make a donation to local relief efforts, visit redcross.org/centralvalley.