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Firefighters battle large French Fire near Mariposa, which forces evacuations, warnings
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire named French Fire near Mariposa, which ignited on Thursday night in the area of French Camp Road and Highway 49. According to Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced, the French Fire has burned 843 acres and is 5% contained. No injuries or structures have been destroyed, but...
SAFETY FIRST
Some of the new fencing installed earlier this year at Woodland Elementary is shown.“Improving school safety and preparedness” has been a focal point for Mariposa County Unified School District during the 2023-2024 school year. At the school board meeting last month, Principal Sarah Matlock of Woodland Elementary and...
Mariposa County Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Structure Fire
Mariposa, CA – A Mariposa County man has been arrested for attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting a residence on fire with people still inside. On Monday (6/1), CAL Fire officers arrested 25-year-old Henry Castro Manzano. He was identified by witnesses as the suspect responsible for igniting a structure fire in the Banderilla Drive area of La Grange. At the time, six residents were still inside the residence. Luckily, all escaped the blaze without injury.
Fireworks Warnings Across Mother Lode
Sonora, CA — As Independence Day nears, fire officials are warning that fireworks are banned in many parts of the Mother Lode. At this week’s Sonora City Council meeting, Fire Chief Aimee New reminded, “All fireworks are illegal in the city limits, including ‘safe and sane.’ So, please, do not bring any fireworks into the city limits. You will get fined.”
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