| Carstens Fire Incident Information: | ||
| Last Updated: | June 26, 2013 11:15 am | FINAL |
| 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: | 1,708 acres | |
| Estimated Containment | 1,708 acres - 100% contained | |
| Evacuations: | All evacuation orders were lifted as of 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 20. Residents with I.D. will be allowed to return to their homes. | |
| Injuries: | 1 | |
| Cause: | Human - abandoned 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: | 112 | |
| Total Fire crews: | 2 | |
| Total Water Tenders: | 4 | |
| Conditions: | Firefighters
continue to mop up and patrol for hot spots. Fire suppression
rehabilitation to repair damage from fire line construction will be
implemented. Road damage is being repaired from heavy firefighting
traffic. Please drive slowly and allow large fire equipment to pass.
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. | |
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Carstens Fire 100% contained
