Incident Update Pedro Fire

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Date:
08/01/2024
Time:
3:22 PM

Public Information Line: 1-844-668-3473

Media Line : 559-881-7420 / 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
3,812
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.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RETURNING HOME AFTER A FIRE

Residents are asked not to wander around their property if possible. Please stay inside or near your homes while fire personnel remain working in the area. Fire personnel will continue to work in the above areas all hours of the day and night. Inspect surroundings with caution: Be extremely cautious around trees, power poles, and other structures that may have been weakened by the fire. High winds can easily topple such compromised structures. Maintain a fire watch: Regularly check your property for any signs of residual fires, like smoke or hidden embers, especially in concealed areas like roof gutters.
Please call 911 if you need to report any fire danger or dangerous situations to your home or property.
Returning Home after a fire: Returning Home Checklist | CAL FIRE (readyforwildfire.org)
SPOILED FOOD- The Don Pedro Transfer Station will be open Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be accepting bagged spoiled food free of charge.
Other household refuse and recycling will be accepted at the regular rate.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • Piney Creek Road
  • South of Highway 132

Evacuation Warning

  • Hunters Valley Area: Hunters Valley Road & Detwiller Rd
  • Piney Creek Trailer Park
  • Spring Gulch

Residents will need to show identification to enter the area.

Road Closures

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

Evacuation Shelters

Update per Red Cross Central California:

In close partnership with Mariposa County officials, the Red Cross has closed the emergency shelter.

If someone has been impacted by the Pedro Fire and needs sheltering assistance, please call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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.