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Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire ignites in scorching heat wave
Scorching temperatures on the Fourth of July fueled wildfires in California, as warnings from meteorologists that the coming days could see dangerously hot weather. With much of the country in the grip of a heat wave that is set to break records and make conditions dangerously hot, a large blaze near Yosemite National Park has triggered evacuations and forced hospital patients to shelter in place.
Evacuation Orders lifted as wildfire forward progress stopped near Tuolumne, Mariposa County line
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Forward progress has stopped on the Granite Fire burning in Mariposa County Saturday, allowing all previous Evacuation Orders to be lifted, officials said. The Granite Fire had a "dangerous rate of spread" and burned 49 acres in two hours near the Tuolumne, Mariposa County line, according...
Mandatory evacuations underway as 900-acre wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park
A 900-acre fire is burning through Mariposa County, California, near Yosemite National Park, prompting evacuations and forcing a local hospital to shelter in place. The French Fire began just after 6 pm on Thursday. It was 15 percent contained as of Friday evening, and some 3,100 people are without power in the county, according to PowerOutage.us. Cal Fire is mobilizing ground units and a helicopter to quell the blaze. 1,100 people were ordered to evacuate after the blaze broke out, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Friday. While some orders have been lifted, others remain under warnings. Footage of the...
Evacuation orders lifted for Granite Fire in Mariposa County
Crews are working to contain a wildfire that broke out in Mariposa County on Saturday.The Granite Fire is burning on Highway 132 near Narcisco Way and Piney Creek.The fire burned about 55 acres and is 75% contained as of Sunday.It initially prompted several evacuation orders which have all been lifted.This is a developing story. Stay with Action News for updates.
Fast-moving French Fire in Mariposa County triggers mandatory evacuations
Authorities in Mariposa County issued mandatory evacuation orders and a shelter-in-place order at a hospital after a wildfire broke out early Thursday evening.The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office first posted on social media about the wildfire dubbed the French Fire at around 6:30 p.m. As of 6 a.m. Friday, Cal Fire's Madera-Mariposa-Merced unit incident report said the French Fire had burned 843 acres and was 5% contained.Residents who live on the following roads were ordered to evacuate Thursday evening. Hospital Rd. -- From Silver Creek to the end (up the mountain)Grosjean Rd.Alta Vista Rd.Avoca ValeOld Hwy North from 140 to Wild...
Residents forced to evacuate as French Fire continues to burn in Mariposa County
The French Fire has burned just over 900 acres in Mariposa County as of Friday night.CAL FIRE officials say containment stands at 20%, and that four buildings have been destroyed by the fire.For residents who've been affected by the fire, they're still trying to figure out what their next steps are going to be.The Fourth of July celebration of freedom turned into fear for Mariposa County residents who had only minutes to escape the French Fire on Thursday night.While fireifighters worked throughout the night to save the historic town of Mariposa, not everyone's homes could be saved.Toni Honseler says her...
Granite Fire ignites near edge of Mariposa County
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Another wildfire has sparked in Mariposa County near a residential area Saturday the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies say the “Granite Fire” ignited on both sides of Highway 132 near the Narcisco and Piney Creek area. The road is closed in both directions. According to Cal Fire, the Granite […]
Emergency shelter near French Fire closes in Mariposa Co.
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As a community begins to recover from the French Fire, the American Red Cross announced Saturday afternoon they will be closing their emergency shelter. Officials say they worked in close partnership with emergency managers and community partners to decide to close the emergency shelter located at the New Life Christian Fellowship. The […]
California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained
California's Thompson fire was 29% contained and had burned 3,789 acres in Butte County by Thursday night. The French wildfire in Mariposa County was 5% contained and had burned 843 acres as of early Friday morning.
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