MADERA COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire lifted some evacuation orders and warnings in the River Fire area on Wednesday.
All warnings were lifted in Mariposa County and there are no more mandatory evacuation orders in Madera County. There are still some warnings in the area.
Fire crews continued to aggressively reinforce their control of the River Fire burning in Madera and Mariposa counties.
Cal Fire reported on Wednesday morning the River Fire grew to 9,500 acres and was 28% contained, which is roughly six percentage points more than on Tuesday.
Cal Fire said the increased humidity Tuesday night helped in the firefight; however, today the weather is predicted to be warmer and with lower humidity. Crews will continue efforts to mop up the fire.
So far, 600 structures are threatened. In the Wednesday morning update, Cal Fire said one structure was destroyed. Officials said four minor structures were also destroyed.
Accounts to follow:
The following evacuation orders, warnings, and road closures are still in effect:
Mandatory Evacuations
All evacuation orders have been lifted in both Madera and Mariposa counties.
Evacuation Warnings
Madera County:
- Road 600 between Leland Gulch Road and Blazing Saddle Trail
- Road 800
- Road 810
- Road 812
- Road 820
Mariposa County:
- All evacuation warnings have been lifted.
Shelters & Alerts
American Red Cross:
- New Life Christian Fellowship Church 5089 Cole Rd. Mariposa, CA
Animal Evacuations information
- Madera County – 559-675-7769
- Mariposa County – 209-966-3615
Sign up for emergency alert notifications
- Madera County- MCAlert.org
- Mariposa County – MSOAlert.com
Road Closures
Madera County:
- Road 600 at Leland Gulch Road
- Road 600 at Blazing Saddle Trail
- Road 800 at Road 613
Mariposa County:
- Road 820 at Mariposa County Line
- Road 810 at Mariposa County Line
- Road 812 at Mariposa County Line
Wildfire Maps
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, 2020 was one of the most severe fire seasons on record as 9,917 wildfires burned 4.2 million acres. Over 9,000 structures were destroyed, and 31 people (civilians and firefighters) were killed.
California also experienced its first "Gigafire" because of the August Complex Fire, burning over 1 million acres by itself. Four of California's top five largest wildfires in state history happened in 2020.
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.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, 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 know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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