Containment Gained On Maria Fire Near Mokelumne Hill

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Mokelumne Hill, CA — The Maria Fire southeast of Mokelumne Hill is holding at 65 acres and there is now 20% containment.

It was first located around two o’clock on Tuesday morning near Jesus Maria Road and Hawver Road.

CAL Fire reports that despite the steep terrain, and triple-digit temperatures, crews are making progress in building containment lines.

There were some minor firefighter injuries reported on Tuesday, according to CAL Fire, and in some cases, aircraft was used to lift firefighters off of the fire line. There are over 380 firefighters assigned to the incident, 20 engines, 12 dozers, 11 water tenders, and four helicopters.

All of the earlier evacuation orders and warnings remain in place. You can find a map provided by the Calaveras Office of Emergency Services by clicking here.

An evacuation shelter remains open at the Valley Springs Veterans Hall on Daphne Street. Large animals can be taken to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp and small animals can be brought to 189 Pine Street in Valley Springs.