Incident Update Pedro Fire

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Date:
08/01/2024
Time:
7:07 AM

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
3,647
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
350
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
3
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire is currently at 3,647 acres and 15% contained. Crews are making good progress near Merced Falls Road and continue to cut lines around the fire to improve containment. 

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
40
Water Tenders
16
Helicopters
2
Dozers
18
Hand Crews
12
Other
28
Total Personnel
788

Cooperating Agencies

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