Incident Update Pedro Fire
- Date:
- 07/31/2024
- Time:
- 1:16 PM
Public Information Line: 1-844-668-3473
Media Line: 1-559-881-7420
Incident Facts
- Name
- Pedro Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-30
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Arbolada Drive, Lake Don Pedro
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Mariposa, Tuolumne
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 2,727
- Containment
- 7%
- Structures Threatened
- 350
- Structures Destroyed
- 1
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Pedro Fire has now spread to 2727 acres burning in grass and brush. The fire exhibits a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. There is an active threat to structures and powerlines, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Piney Creek Rd
- Arbolada Rd
- Hunters Valley Area
Evacuation Warnings
- North Side of Hwy 132 from Merced Falls to Jones Rd
- South Side of Hwy 132 from Jones Rd to Horseshoe Bend Including Horseshoe Bend Rec Area
- Barrett's Cove Boat Launch Area
Evacuation Shelters
- New Life Christian Fellowship
- 5089 Cole Road, Mariposa, Ca 95338
- You may bring small animals to the shelter but pet owner must be residing at the shelter in order for the pets to stay.
- 5089 Cole Road, Mariposa, Ca 95338
- McCay Hall
- 2820 Highway 140, Catheys Valley, Ca 95306
- Large Animal Shelter
- Mariposa Fairgrounds
- 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, Ca 95338
- Mariposa Fairgrounds
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 40
- Water Tenders
- 16
- Helicopters
- 2
- Dozers
- 18
- Hand Crews
- 12
- Other
- 28
- Total Personnel
- 788
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa County Sheriffs, Tuolumne County Sheriffs, Cailfornia Highway Patrol, Cal OES, Mariposa County OES, PG&E, Mariposa Public Works, Merced Irrigation District, Red Cross, |