Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2022 09:31 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/24/2022 09:31 PM
Expires: 01/01/2027 12:00 AM
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The Oak Fire Near Yosemite Now 15,603 Acres, Rate of Growth Slows as Firefighters Make Progress
Mariposa, CA...Fire activity was not as extreme as it has been in previous days. Firefighters made good headway today. On the north side, the fire passed Sweetwater Ridge and made a hard push towards the community of Mariposa Pines. Three strike teams were able to hold the fire at Bear Clover Lane, protecting Mariposa Pines. Crews worked to hold the line at Footman Ridge, on the northeast side of the fire. Line was completed around the community of Lushmeadows. Fire line is holding on the east side. Crews are working to complete and hold line on the south side. The fire continues to be fuel and terrain driven. The fire perimeter is moving into the Furgeson Fire burn scar in the northeast side. Damage inspection teams began surveying the affect areas today.
OAK FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 7/24/2022 Time: 7:00 pm.
Information Line: 844-668-3473 Media Line: 209-628-3097 Incident Website: www.fire.ca,eov/current Incident,
Incident Start Date: 7/22/2022
Incident Start Time: 2:10 p.m.
Incident Type: Wildland Fire
Cause: Under Investigation
Incident Location: Midpines, Mariposa County
CAL FIRE Unit: Madera, Mariposa, Merced Unit (MMU)
Size: 15,603 Containment: 0%
Expected Full Containment: 7/30/2022
First Responder Fatalities: 0
First Responder Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: 3,271
Structures Destroyed: 10
Structures Damaged: 5
Fire restrictions are in place on the Sierra National Forest. For additional information, visit: https://www,fs.usda,gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices.
FIRE INFORMATION LINE: 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473) This information line is extremely busy and will roll over to Mariposa County History Information voicemail when all lines are being utilized. Please be patient, your call will be answered when a line becomes available.
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