Incident Update Agua Fire
- Date:
- 07/21/2022
- Time:
- 6:48 AM
Information Line: 844-668-3473
Media Line: 559-706-8828
Incident Facts
- Name
- Agua Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2022-07-21
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Hwy 140 & Agua Fira Rd, 3 miles west of Mariposa
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Vehicle
- Counties
- Mariposa
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 421
- Containment
- 70%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Fire activity on the Agua Fire was minimal. Crews continued to mop up hot spots and reinforce control lines. Suppression repair has begun. Hot, dry weather with poor night time recoveries will continue.
Emergency Alert: Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office by visiting MSOAlert.com
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Road Closures
- Auga Fria Rd. is open to residents only.
- Crews remain in the area. Please reduce speed and use caution when driving.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 20
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Helicopters
- 1
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 10
- Total Personnel
- 280
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa County Fire, Madera County Fire, Mariposa County Sheriff, CHP, Office of Emergency Services, PG&E, Caltrans, Mariposa County Public Works |