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Pedro Fire: Evacuations lifted for Tuolumne County

The fire sparked in the area of Arbolada Road in La Grange around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. — The Pedro Fire impacting Mariposa and Tuolumne counties is 10% contained Wednesday.

Cal Fire said the fire has burned about 3,647 acres. Evacuations were ordered parts of Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, however, as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, all evacuation warnings and orders for Tuolumne County have been lifted. Changes to Mariposa County evacuations can be seen on the map below.

The fire sparked in the area of Arbolada Road in La Grange around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A fire information line was set up for this fire. People can call 844-668-3473.

Fire Map

This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):

Evacuation Map

An evacuation map for Tuolumne County is available below.

An evacuation map for Mariposa County is viewable below.

Wildfire Preps

If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.

WATCH: What you need to know to prepare, stay safe for wildfires

The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.

Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts. 

Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here's what to do to prepare for fire season.

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