MARIPOSA COUNTY – The Fox Fire, which started Sunday just after noon along Lookout Mountain Road and Foxfield Lane south of Mariposa, is now 90 percent contained at 25 acres.
Crews worked through sweltering temperatures today to secure the fireline, mop up hot spots and deal with areas of unburned grass and brush within the fire’s perimeter.
There are currently 60 personnel assigned to the incident, with 5 engines, 2 crews and 1 water tender.
Residents of the 28 homes evacuated yesterday returned to their homes last evening.
