Incident Update Agua Fire

Date:
07/20/2022
Time:
8:15 AM

Information Line: 844-668-3473

Media Line: 559-706-8828

Incident Facts

Name
Agua Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-07-18
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
30%
Structures Threatened
48
Structures Destroyed
2
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Overnight, fire activity on the Agua Fire was minimal. Crews continued to mop up and reinforce control lines.
Hot, dry weather with poor night time recoveries will continue.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office by visiting MSOAlert.com

Evacuation Orders

All Evacuation Orders have been reduced to Evacuation Advisories and are open to residents only.

MAP OF THE AREA
https://arcg.is/1Ofr4T

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

These following areas are open to residents only:

  • Agua Fria Rd.
  • Gold Leaf Rd.
  • Yaqui Gulch Rd. (both sides of the road) from Hwy 140 to Prarie Rd. including Prarie and Yaqui Terrace
  • Hwy 140 from Aqua Fria to Bumgardner Rd. (Both sides of the Rd.)
  • Paso del Oso Rd.
  • Oak Canyon Dr.
  • Bumgardner Mt. Rd. from Hwy 140 to the top of the hill

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
4
Total Personnel
322

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