MIDPINES — The Oak Fire started Friday, 7.22.2022, in the Midpines area of Mariposa County near Carstens Road and Highway 140. Fire activity has been extreme with frequent runs, spot fires, and group torching. Emergency personnel are working to safely evacuate people and are actively engaged in protecting structures. We will update this article as more information is available. Helpful links are available at the end of this article.
OAK FIRE INFORMATION LINE – 844-668-3473
Update 9:00pm 7.23.2022
The Oak Fire is now 11,900 acres and 0% contained. The fire remained very active throughout the day. Ground crews, engines, strike teams, dozers and support teams continued to arrive from all parts of the state. Air and ground crews worked non stop throughout the day to protect homes and limit the progression of the fire. The Oak Fire is under joint command between Cal Fire and the Sierra National Forest(SNF). The Incident Management Team (IMT) is expected to meet with Cal Fire and SNF fire managers this evening or tomorrow morning when they take over management of the fire.
Oak Fire Evacuation Map 7.23.2022 at 5pm
A fire advisement evacuation order was issued for the following areas at 4:53pm:
Ponderosa Basin Subdivision
This includes:
All of Chowchilla Mountain Rd and all side roads
All of Harris Cutoff Rd and all side roads
All of Harris Rd and all side roads
5S25 and 4S04
Hwy 49S from Chowchilla Mountain Rd to Harris Rd- on the Chowchilla Mountain Rd side.
*A Fire advisement is NOT an evacuation Order, it is simply to advise residents in the area of the potential need to evacuate should conditions change. Allowing those in the affected area to plan and prepare.
A community meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, 7.24.2022, at 7:00pm in the Mariposa County High School Gymnasium at 5074 Old Highway N in Mariposa.
The Oak Fire Saturday Night, 7.23.2022, as seen from Yosemite Lakes Park through the Red Top Wildfire Alert camera.
Update 2:00pm 7.23.2022
The Oak Fire is now 9100 acres and 0% contained. Now new evacuations have been ordered since this morning. Fire crews, both ground and air, continue to prioritize structure protection and the safety of the crews and civilians in the area. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the blaze.
Oak Fire Operations Map 7.23.2022
Current Situation (12:00pm 7.23.2022)
The Oak Fire has burned more than 6,555 acres. Five residential, commercial, and other structures have been damaged and ten residential, commercial, and other structures have been destroyed. 2000 structures are threatened. 403 personnel are currently assigned to the fire including 4 helicopters, 4 dozers, 45 engines, and 4 water tenders along with multiple law enforcement officers. This is an extremely volatile incident and conditions are changing rapidly. If you are in or near an evacuation area it is highly recommended that you evacuate sooner than later. Click here to sign up for evacuation updates.
Current Evacuations Include:
Carstens Rd
Buckingham Mt. Rd
Plumbar Creek Rd
Triangle from Hwy 140 to Darrah
Jerseydale and all side roads
Lushmeadows Subdivision
Triangle Rd from Darrah Rd to Westfall and all side roads
Boyer Rd from Hwy 49S and all side roads
Darrah Rd from Hwy 49S to Triangle Rd including all side roads
Triangle Rd from 49S to Westfall Rd and all side roads including Triangle Park
Tip Top Rd
Wass Rd
Westfall from Triangle to Oliver Creek
Silva Rd from Cole to Triangle including all side roads
Gingers Trish Rd
Cole Rd to Darrah Rd including all side roads
McNally Rd
Hwy 49S from Darrah Rd to Triangle Rd east side only
Woodland Drive
Brooks Rd
Carlton from Triangle to Morningstar Lane
Morningstar from Carlton to Allred Rd- Including all side roads
Indian Rock Lane
Allred from 140 to Morningstar
Westside of Hwy 140 from Triangle Rd to Allred Rd
Oak Fire Evacuation Map 7.23.2022
Fire Advisements-
Hwy 140 from Oak Rd to East Whitlock
Oak Rd from Hwy 140 to Yosemite Oaks
Yosemite Oaks Rd from East Whitlock Hwy 140
Chamberlin Rd
Allred Rd from Hwy 140 to Hwy 49S
Carlton Rd from Morningstar to Hwy 49S and all side roads
Hwy 49S from Indian Peak to Triangle Rd
Indian Peak from Hwy 49S to Usona Rd and all the side roads
East Whitlock from Hwy 140 to Yosemite Oaks Rd
Stumpfield Mountain Rd from Hwy 49S to the Madera County line including all side roads
East Westfall from Oliver Creek to Chowchilla Mountain Rd
Chowchilla Mountain Rd from Hwy 49S to East Westfall Rd
A fire advisement is NOT an evacuation order, it is simply to advise residents in the area of the potential need to evacuate should conditions change.
An Evacuation Center has been established at the Mariposa Elementary School located at 5044 Jones St in Mariposa.
Large Animals can be taken to the Mariposa Fair Grounds.
Small Animals can be taken to the Red Cross Shelter located at Mariposa Elementary School.
Map of the evacuation area.
Road Closures Include:
Hwy 140 from Grosjean to Ponderosa Way
Carstens Rd
Triangle Rd from Hwy 140 to Hwy 49 and all side roads
Buckingham Mt. Rd
Plumbar Creek Rd.
Jerseydale Rd
Silva Road from Cole Road and Triangle Road
Wass Rd
Tip Top Rd
Darrah at 49
Westfall from Triangle to Oliver Creek
McNally Rd
Woodland Drive
Brooks Rd
Bootjack Lane
Cole Rd
Oak Fire as seen from the Mount Bullion Wildfire Alert Camera
HELPFUL LINKS
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office
