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Wildfire News

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

Georges Fire (Inyo County) Started 7/08/2018, updated 7/11/2018

Today, fire crews worked on strengthening containment lines. Firefighters that were on the fireline overnight were transported by helicopter to the helibase at Manzanar National Historic Site. These crews were camped in terrain inaccessible by vehicle, making helicopter shuttles necessary. Helicopters continued to support fire suppression efforts with water drops …

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