MARIPOSA COUNTY — Just as firefighters seemed to have the Detwiler Fire well in hand, another large spot fire broke out just northwest of the Detwiler’s ignition point. Just after 11 a.m., reports came of a new fire outside the containment lines in the Hunters Valley area. Resources were diverted to the start, and a full air response was ordered. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Once again, the residents of the Hunters Valley area are on the alert as a wildfire threatens them. Just after 11:30 a.m., firefighters were diverted from the Detwiler Fire to reports of a new fire outside the containment lines, just northwest of the start of the Detwiler. The Hunter Fire grew to 40 acres within two hours, ...

MERCED COUNTY — Firefighters who had their truck broken into and their gear stolen have gotten some satisfaction. Here is the latest on the story from the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. on July 23, and 5 a.m. on July 24, a yellow Rancho Santa Fe OES fire engine was burglarized in Merced County. This fire engine ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters are being diverted from the Detwiler Fire to reports of a new fire outside the containment lines. The first unit at scene reported the fire at about 5-8 acres burning between Hunters Valley and Lake McClure. A full air response is en route. Three strike teams of engines, plus dozers are being diverted from the Detwiler ...

YOSEMITE — Anyone traveling into Yosemite National Park on Highway 140 during the month of August should be aware of scheduled roadwork and delays. Nighttime road work at “the Narrows” on El Portal Road between Pohono Bridge and the Big Oak Flat intersection, begins on Monday, July 31. Work will run through the month of August, and will take place ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Evacuation orders on the Detwiler Fire will be lifted for residents only, Thursday July 27, at 11 a.m. for the following areas. These areas will remain under advisory as there is still active fire in the area: Dogtown Road Texas Hill Road Greeley Hill Road – Including all side roads on Greeley Hill Road to Bull Creek Road ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Detwiler Fire, aided by good humidity recovery during the overnight hours. The fire is now estimated at 81,350 acres with 75 percent containment. Crews have been focused on the erratic northeast corner for the past few days, with the only section of uncontrolled line between Dogtown and North Fork. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters continued to strengthen containment lines on the Detwiler Fire today, while also dealing with slop-overs outside the lines and hot spots in the interior. The fire is now estimated at 81,250 acres with 70 percent containment. A 3-acre slop-over was reported in the Mt. Gaines area just after 1 p.m. this afternoon. Firefighters had a hose ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — We know all about firefighters working in dangerous conditions on wildfires, but there are other crews out there as well. Over the last 10 days on the Detwiler Fire, more than 500 PG&E workers and contractors were assigned the task of repairing lines and infrastructure, replacing poles, and getting people back online as quickly as possible. Often ...

MERCED COUNTY — As if the stresses and rigors of firefighting weren’t enough, these firefighters stopped to sleep, and someone broke into their truck and stole some of their gear. KMPH 26 is reporting that this happened at the Quality Inn in Santa Nella. After prying open the door, thieves stole equipment used to fight fire, including wildland boots, pants, ...