Carsten Fire 80% contained

Carstens Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:	June 22, 2013 7:00 am
Date/Time Started:	June 16, 2013 2:12 pm
Administrative Unit:	CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit / Sierra National Forest
County:	Mariposa County
Location:	Off Carstens Road, east of 140 in the Midpines area.
Acres Burned - Containment:	1,660 acres
Estimated Containment	1,660 acres - 80% contained
Evacuations:	All evacuation orders have been lifted as of Thursday at 4:00 pm. Residents with I.D. will be allowed to return to their homes.
Injuries:	1
Cause:	Human - unattended campfire
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, US Forest Service, California Highway Patrol, National Park Service, Mariposa County, Mariposa County Fire, Mariposa County Sheriff.
Total Fire Personnel:	980
Total Fire Engines:	62
Total Fire crews:	27
Total Helicopters:	5
Total Dozers:	4
Total Water Tenders:	12
Conditions:	Extensive mop-operations and patrol of the fire lines will continue. Contingency lines are being repaired to reduce erosion. Drivers: please slow and allow large fire equipment to pass. Road Closures: Carstens Rd., Buckingham Mtn. Rd. – remain open to residents with proper I.D All Forest Service roads leading to and around the fire area will remain closed. Carter Rd. open to all traffic including Carter Ranch Music Festival. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is available to assist private landowners with rehabilitating property affected by the fire. Fore more information, contact: 209-966-3431, or: www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov.
Phone Numbers	(209) 966-1133 (Recorded evacuation/emergency services)
Phone Numbers	(209) 742-1523 (Media Information)
Phone Numbers	(209) 966-3431 (The Natural Resources Conservation Service)