Incident Update French Fire

Date:
07/07/2024
Time:
12:11 PM

Incident Facts

Name
French Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-04
Incident Status
Active
Location
French Camp Road at Hwy 49, Mariposa
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mariposa
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
908
Containment
60%
Structures Threatened
830
Structures Destroyed
4
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
4
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Minimal fire activity and growth was observed last night. Fire crews continue to mop up all hot spots along the fireline and reinforce containment lines. By improving the fireline, it minimizes the risk of smoldering, rolling material from igniting vegetation outside containment lines. Hot, dry weather, with very little relative humidity recoveries, persists in the area.

Damage Assessment is ongoing.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Closed areas

  • Stockton Creek Reservoir
  • TrailRoad to MCHS 

All evacation warnings have been lifted in residential areas.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
97
Water Tenders
20
Helicopters
4
Dozers
16
Hand Crews
32
Other
90
Total Personnel
1139

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Mariposa County Fire Department, CAL OES, California Highway Patrol, CALTRANS, Mariposa County Public Works, PG&E.