Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Dexter Fire: Updated: September 21, 2017 12:48 pm County: Mariposa County Location: Dexter Rd and Pine Lake Dr, 5 miles east of Coulterville Acres Burned – Containment: 5 Acres – 100% contained
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Empire (Mariposa County)
Yosemite National Park fire and aviation crews have responded to multiple lightning-caused wildfires located within the park boundary. Lightning-caused wildfires are a common occurrence. There have been a total of 10 lightning-caused wildfires since July 31, 2017. One fire currently in monitor status is the Empire Wildfire. Which is currently …
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Detwiler Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 21, 2017 4:17 pm Date/Time Started: July 16, 2017 3:56 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit County: Mariposa County Location: Detwiler Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure Acres Burned – Containment: 81,826 acres – 100% contained …
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Coronado Fire: Updated: August 14, 2017 6:59 pm County: Mariposa County Location: Merced Falls Rd and Coronado Rd in Lake McClure Acres Burned – Containment: 125 acres – 100% contained
Read More »Merced County Sheriff Explorers donate supplies to Mariposa County residents affected by Detwiler fire
Catheys Valley residents Ramiro Iniguez and his wife Soledad Pulido-Iniguez receive donations of clothes, canned goods, a picnic table and school supplies from the Merced County Sheriff Explorers in Catheys Valley, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mariposa picking up the pieces after Detwiler Fire
When Mariposa County schools start the new year next week, the district will have a handful more students who are considered homeless. Students who lost homes in the tragic Detwiler … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley Edition Special: Mariposa County Residents Return Home After Detwiler Fire
Residents around Mariposa are picking up the pieces left behind in the wake of the Detwiler Fire. For many, that means returning to homes damaged or completely destroyed by the fast moving blaze. This week Valley Public Radio spoke with a wide range of people who were affected in some …
Read More »3 people accused of stealing equipment from firefighters in Mariposa, deputies say
Three Modesto-area residents have been arrested, accused of stealing equipment from firefighters dealing with the Detwiler fire in Mariposa County. Modesto resident John Johnson, 40, and Waterford residents Holly Patrick, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mariposa residents say they are staying put despite fire
Mariposa resident Anthony Skogen speaks about how his home was spared as the Detwiler fire continues to burn in Mariposa, Calif., on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘We’re still here.’ Mariposa hotel owner clings to hope as fire rages
– Thousands of men and women fled their homes and businesses in Mariposa this week as the roaring Detwilder Fire consumed thousands of acres of wildland. But Mary Foster stayed … Click to Continue »
Read More »29 homes lost in Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County
More than two dozen homes have been destroyed in the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County, CalFire reported Wednesday evening. More than 3,100 firefighters are battling the blaze, which surpassed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cost of Detwiler Fire in Mariposa already approaching $11 million and counting
The cost to fight the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa is estimated at about $ 10.7 million and continues to climb as the blaze rages on, according to fire officials. The fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what to do if you’re displaced — or could be — by Mariposa fire
If you’ve been displaced by the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa, get started on your insurance claim as soon as you can, insurance agents said Thursday. The fire has spread to … Click to Continue »
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