Incident Update Pedro Fire

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Date:
08/01/2024
Time:
10:33 AM

Public Information Line: 1-844-668-3473

Robert r Carvalho: robert.carvalho@fire.ca.gov

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
3,793
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
350
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
3
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews are making significant progress near Merced Falls Road, working diligently to cut and improve lines around the fire to increase containment. Two tankers have been assigned to assist with the efforts, and damage inspections are currently underway.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders Reduced to Evacuation Warnings

The following Evacuation Order areas have been reduced to Evacuation Warnings and are open to residents only. Residents will need to show identification to enter the areas
  • Hunters Valley Area: Hunters Valley Road & Detwiller Rd
  • Piney Creek Trailer Park
  • Spring Gulch
Be aware that heavy fire and emergency traffic will remain in the area as fire suppression/repair efforts continue.
Please continue to avoid the area as much as possible. If you must be in the area, please drive with extreme caution.

Road Closures

  • Hunters Valley Rd- Residents Only
  • Piney Creek Rd past the trailer park
  • Spring Gulch- Residents Only
  • Detwiller Rd-Residents Only

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.

  • McCay Hall
    • 2820 Highway 140, Catheys Valley, Ca 95306

  • Large Animal Shelter
    • Mariposa Fairgrounds
      • 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, Ca 95338

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
54
Water Tenders
12
Helicopters
4
Dozers
22
Hand Crews
16
Other
90
Total Personnel
664

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
BLM, Mariposa County Sheriffs, Tuolumne County Sheriffs, California Highway Patrol, Cal OES, Mariposa County OES, PG&E, Mariposa Public Works, Merced Irrigation District, Red Cross, California Conservation Corps.