Update: Containment Climbs On Pedro Fire

Update at 11:15 a.m.: CAL Fire updates that the containment on the Pedro fire burning near the Mariposa and Tuolumne County lines has grown to 25 percent, while the acreage remains 3,815. Regarding fire suppression efforts for today, they report, “Crews are actively mopping up and performing suppression repairs on the fire. Their efforts include extinguishing remaining hotspots, patrolling the area to prevent flare-ups, and restoring the affected landscape. These actions are crucial for ensuring the fire is completely out and the community is safe.”

All evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings, and the details can be viewed below. For a map of the fire area, click here.

Original post at 5:46 a.m.: Mariposa County, CA — The containment and acreage climbed overnight for the Pedro Fire, burning in grass and brush near the Mariposa and Tuolumne County lines. All evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings  This morning, the fire is 3,815 acres and 20% contained. CAL Fire reports, “Crews are making significant progress near Merced Falls Road, working diligently to cut and improve lines around the fire to increase containment. Two tankers have been assigned to assist with the efforts, and damage inspections are underway.” one structure has been destroyed, three have been damaged, and another 350 are threatened.