Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through July 29th
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2017 10:33 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
Finally a Bit of Good Detwiler Fire News....Evacuation Orders Lifted For Town of Mariposa
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2017 12:17 PM
Mariposa, CA...This news release is intended to notify residents and the general public that evacuation orders for the town of Mariposa will be lifted on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00AM. Highway 49 South is open with no restrictions. Highway 140 East of Mariposa is open to Yosemite. There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.
Yosemite National Park Remains Open Yosemite Valley Accessible via Highways 140, 120, and 41
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2017 06:14 PM
Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from Groveland, and Highway 120 East from Lee Vining and US Route 395.
Detwiler Fire Evening Update, 75,000 acres, 25% Contained, 61 Residences Destroyed, 1 Commercial Building Lost, 63 Minor Structures Burned, 13 Residences Damaged and 6 Minor Structures Damaged, 4,408 Personnel Working Fire.
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2017 11:35 PM
Mariposa, CA...Evacuation Orders were lifted in the town of Mariposa due to decreased fire activity and successful firefighting operations. Damage assessment crews have completed approximately 95% of their assessment of damaged and destroyed buildings. An inversion layer is expected to develop tonight which will help lower temperatures and raise humidity which will assist firefighting operations. Power lines supplying power to Yosemite National Park continue to be threatened.
Click Above For Full Detailed Map With Containment Objectives Etc.
Detwiler Fire Swells to 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 29 Structured Burned, 5 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,175 Personnel Working Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2017 08:12 AM
Mariposa, CA...Today, fire behavior remained active. Firefighters faced high temperatures along with dry and drought stressed chaparral and grass. Steep and inaccessible terrain continue to challenge control lines. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the S. of the incident which supply power to Yosemite National Park. Firefighters on the ground as well as aircraft are actively working to contain and suppress the fire. We ask for the public to heed all evacuation orders and warnings. For information about how to prepare for evacuation please visit: www.readyforwildfire.org.
Twain Harte, CA...A unique race in the Mother Lode and beyond. This annual event is held in Twain Harte, and is brought to the community by the local Rotary Club. Take a look and see the many ways a fully functioning outhouse can take on charm and character!
Red Cross Operating Five Shelters for Detwiler Fire Evacuees
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2017 12:52 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Red Cross shelter at Groveland Community Hall is now closed. Evacuees who stayed at the Groveland facility have been relocated to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. New evacuees in the area are encouraged to go to the fairgrounds for assistance. The American Red Cross is operating the following shelter locations for residents impacted by the Detwiler Fire:
EV Free Church, 50443 High School Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Highway 49, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Cesar Chavez Junior High, 161 S. Plainsburg Road, Planada, CA 95365
Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Hazard Areas
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2017 02:59 PM
Sonora, CA...Due to high fire danger, the Stanislaus National Forest enacted temporary fire restrictions in High Hazard Areas on July 20, effective through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Included are the High Hazard Area map (Exhibit A), the Forest Order (Exhibit B) and the exemptions list (Exhibit C). Information on fire restrictions and the Forest Order are available at https://go.usa.gov/xRjQ5. Forest Order STF-16-2017-05 prohibits campfires, briquette barbecues and smoking outside developed campgrounds. Welding and blasting activities in are also restricted in designated High Hazard Areas of the Forest.
Detwiler Fire Afternoon Update, 70,096 acres, 10% contained, 45 Structures Burned, 6 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened, 3,181 Personnel Working Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2017 03:36 PM
Mariposa, CA...Enough of the details have changed and also updated maps that have been released prompted us to do an afternoon update on the fire. We will also do one later tonight as well. The acreage increased due to an increase in fire activity late yesterday afternoon. Overnight, fire crews continued their work to establish and reinforce containment lines. The fire area is seeing poor humidity recoveries at night allowing the fire to remain very active throughout this time. The fire is burning in drought stricken chaparral and in an area of severe tree mortality. Damage assessment crews are on scene to evaluate and inspect the area. Power lines supplying power to Yosemite National Park continue to be threatened.
Click Above For Full Detailed Map With Containment Objectives Etc.
Detwiler Fire Swells to 45,724 acres, 7% contained, 8 Structured Burned, 1 Damaged, 1,500 Threatened
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2017 08:47 AM
Mariposa, CA...(Update...we have spoken with the media folks in Mariposa and updated perimeter maps should be out soon.) Today, firefighters experienced extreme and aggressive fire behavior with active crowning, short- range spotting and uphill runs. The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, Catheys Valley, Mormon Bar, The Town of Mariposa , Mount Bullion, Yaqui Gulch/Aqua Fria areas and Hornitos continue to be threatened. The fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 149, 49N and 49S will be impacted as a result of road closures. The fire continues to threaten power lines to the south of the incident, which supply power to Yosemite National Park. Firefighters on the ground as well as aircraft are actively working to contain and suppress the fire. We ask for the public to heed all evacuation orders and warnings. For information about how to prepare for evacuation please visit: www.readyforwildfire.org.
