MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters made good progress on the Detwiler Fire today. It is now estimated at 75,000 acres with 25 percent containment. 61 homes have been lost and 13 damaged. One commercial structure has been lost, 63 “minor” buildings have been destroyed and 6 damaged. There are currently 4,408 personnel assigned to the incident including 478 engines, 69 crews, ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Though residents in the town of Mariposa were allowed to return home today, the Detwiler Fire is by no means over. Active fire behavior continues to challenge firefighters on the north end of the county as it moves through steep, dangerous terrain, and still poses a major threat to the communities of Coulterville, Dogtown and Greeley Hill. (see ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — There are dangers involved in firefighting that have nothing to do with the flames, as was evidenced this morning when a crash involving a fire engine on the Detwiler Fire resulted in one firefighter being airlifted to the hospital. ABC30 has identified the injured firefighter as Captain Jeremy Owens of Selma, who was ejected from his engine ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — With evacuations lifted for the town of Mariposa, residents need to be aware of restrictions and details of closures. The following areas are open: Highway 140 from 49 South to Old Highway North Highway 49 North from Highway 140 to Lemee Lane The following roads are open with no restrictions: Highway 49 South Highway 140 East of ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Fire officials have announced that Mariposa residents are being allowed to return to their homes. Evacuation orders for the town of Mariposa have been lifted on Friday, July 21, at 11 a.m. Highway 49 South is open with no restrictions. Highway 140 East of Mariposa is open to Yosemite. Highway 49 north to Coulterville is still closed, ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — This morning a fire engine operating near the Mount Bullion area on the Detwiler Incident was involved in an accident. At this time, the type and extent of injuries is currently being evaluated. The firefighter was airlifted from the scene. Since this a developing incident, and all facts are not yet known, Cal Fire asks that members ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Detwiler Fire has now grown to 74,083 acres, about 4,000 acres larger than yesterday morning’s estimate. It is 15 percent contained. Despite firefighters’ best efforts, 58 homes have been lost, along with 1 commercial structure and 60 minor structures. 11 residences have suffered damages and 6 minor structures have been damaged. There are currently 3,834 personnel ...

FRESNO — Today more than 80 Red Cross workers from around the state are in the Central Valley to support Detwiler Fire relief efforts in Mariposa County. Even more volunteers and resources are on the way, as the Red Cross continues to provide relief and comfort to hundreds of residents affected by evacuations. Tonight the Red Cross is operating the ...

CALIFORNIA — The “Rural Fire Fee” that property owners in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) of California have been paying for the last six years is now a thing of the past. At least for now. The controversial fire prevention fee was part of the 2011-2012 state budget meant to raise some $84 million to offset costs to the California ...

Written by Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Stanislaus Several years ago, I fought hard as urban elites imposed a fire tax on those of us who live in rural areas. As they shamelessly singled out and burdened an already struggling part of the state, I did everything I could to a give rural folks a voice in a Legislature dominated by urban ...