Mariposa County, CA — Because of progress made battling the Motor Fire, Highway 140 is open this morning going into Yosemite National Park.
Highway 140 had been closed since last Thursday. Also, the evacuation order for residents in Rancheria, Incline Road, Cedar Lodge and Trailer Court was lifted last night. The fire is estimated to be 5,200 acres and 50 percent contained.
For a map of the area click here.
This post was last modified on 08/30/2011 7:17 am
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