MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Local Assistance Center for anyone affected by the Detwiler Fire will be open again tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26, the Mariposa High School Gymnasium located at 5074 Old Highway N from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a multi-agency support center for ANYONE impacted by the Detwiler Fire. Local, State and Federal agencies will be available ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Detwiler Fire, aided by higher humidity recovery overnight. Crews were able to stop the spread of what is now reported as a nearly 500-acre breakout from late yesterday afternoon. The slop-over was held within the secondary containment lines. The fire is still estimated at 78,900 acres, now with 65 ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Though residents have been encouraged by the recent news from the Detwiler Fire, it is not over by any means. Air tankers continued to respond to reports of flare-ups across the fire’s perimeter today, as the winds picked up and fire activity increased. Just before 4 p.m. air tankers were requested to deal with a breakout on ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — More evacuations are being lifted this morning in Mariposa County as the Detwiler Fire activity moves farther to the north and east. As of 8 a.m. today, residents only are being allowed to return to these areas: Mt. Bullion Cuttoff Road Agua Fria Road Princeton Road All other evacuation orders remain in effect. For a comprehensive list ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters had another productive night on the firelines, assisted by higher humidity as they reinforced containment lines. The fire is now estimated at 76,500 acres and is 50 percent contained. There are currently 4,645 personnel assigned to the incident including 483 engines, 65 water tenders, 116 hand crews, 88 dozers, 20 helicopters and air tankers as available. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters focused their efforts on the north and east areas of the Detwiler Fire today as temperatures pushed up into triple digits. The fire is now estimated at 76,250 acres and is 45 percent contained. There are currently 5,043 personnel assigned to the incident including 491 engines, 65 water tenders, 113 hand crews, 88 dozers, 20 helicopters ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — This is a comprehensive list of all the evacuation areas and road closures from Cal Fire as of 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. (See updates from following days at the bottom of the page). Repopulation Areas 1. Town Proper of Mariposa- Reduced to an Advisory 2. Highway 140 from Hwy 49 South to Old Highway North- ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Evacuation orders for the following areas will be lifted for residents only, Sunday, July 23, at 6 p.m. These areas will remain under advisory. Evacuation Advisory – Issued alert to media and public of potential evacuation orders. Contains general information of the incident and how to prepare. Yaqui Gulch Rd and all side roads CYA Camp Rd Mt. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — As residents who have lost their homes deal with the aftermath, they are faced with yet another danger. The Mariposa County Health Department warns that cleanup and removal of debris and ash from residential fires may be hazardous. Ash and debris from burned buildings and homes can contain toxic substances due to the presence of synthetic and ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — For those who need assistance in the aftermath of the Detwiler Fire, a multi-agency support center will be available this Tuesday. Representative from a host of agencies will help you connect with the following services and resources, including, but not limited to: Food Assistance Replacing DMV documents County Non-Profit Agencies Public Health / Environmental Health Counseling Services ...