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Wildfire News

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

Mission Fire (Madera County)

The Mission Fire poses a significant threat to the communities of Cascadel and North Fork along with the Sierra National Forest and areas affected by tree mortality. Firefighters are being challenged by high temperatures, poor access and steep terrain. Forecasted weather may assist firefighters in control efforts. The residents of …

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Helena Fire (Trinity County)

Helena Fire: more info… Updated: September 04, 2017 8:21 am County: Trinity County Location: Hwy 299 near town of Helena, Junction City Acres Burned – Containment: 8,940 acres – 14% contained *** Click the link above for more information on this incident.

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Cathedral Fire (Mariposa County)

Cathedral Fire: Updated: September 04, 2017 1:35 am County: Mariposa County Location: Cathedral Spires in the Lush Meadows Are Acres Burned – Containment:  ? acres – %100 Contained Evacuation Info: All Evacuation Orders have been lifted in the Lush Meadows Area Notes: As of Monday morning there are many CAL …

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Ballybunion Fire (Santa Clara County)

Ballybunion Fire: Updated: September 04, 2017 7:17 am County: Santa Clara County Location: Ballybunion Ct, Gilroy Acres Burned – Containment: 75 acres ***this is not a CAL FIRE Incident. Please see the link above for more information from the Gillroy Fire Department

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Pleasant Fire (Nevada County)

Pleasant Fire: more info… Updated: September 03, 2017 12:05 pm County: Nevada County Location: Off Hwy 49 & Pleasant Valley Rd, south of North San Juan Acres Burned – Containment: 392 acres – 80% contained Evacuation Info: All evacuations have been lifted.

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Palmer Fire (Riverside County)

Palmer Fire: more info… Updated: September 03, 2017 7:19 am County: Riverside County Location: San Timoteo Canyon Road / Fisherman’s Retreat, Beaumont Acres Burned – Containment: 3,300 acres – 15% contained Evacuation Info: <font=red>EVACUATION ORDERS FOR: LIVE OAK CANYON ROAD BETWEEN SAN TIMOTEO CANYON ROAD AND INTERSTATE 10 A Reception …

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Caldwell Fire (Kern County)

Caldwell Fire: more info… Updated: September 02, 2017 7:56 am County: Kern County Location: Kernville Rd. x Sierra Way, 6 miles north of Lake Isabella Acres Burned – Containment: 150 acres *** This is not a CAL FIRE incident. Please click the link above for information from the Sequoia National …

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La Tuna Fire (Los Angeles County)

La Tuna Fire : more info… Updated: September 02, 2017 7:32 am County: Los Angeles County Location: LOWELL AVE and I-210, VERDUGO HILLS, LOS ANGELES CITY Acres Burned – Containment: 3000 acres *** this is not a CAL FIRE incident. Click the above link for more information from LA City …

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Border Fire (San Diego County)

Border Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: September 02, 2017 7:02 am Date/Time Started: September 01, 2017 4:20 am Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Diego Unit County: San Diego County Location: near Hwy 94/Marron Valley Rd in the community of Dulzura. Acres Burned – Containment: 130 acres – 25% contained Forward …

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Pier Fire (Tulare County)

Pier Fire: more info… Updated: September 01, 2017 8:00 am County: Tulare County Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Acres Burned – Containment: 6,794 acres *** Click the link above for more information on this incident.

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Ponderosa Fire (Butte County)

Ponderosa Fire: more info… Updated: August 30, 2017 2:20 pm County: Butte County Location: Ponderosa way and Lumpkin road, 2 miles NW of Forbestown Acres Burned – Containment: 2,500 acres Evacuation Info: Ponderosa Fire expanded evacuation warning An Evacuation Warning has been issued for the entire communities of Berry Creek, …

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