Friday, May 30, 2014

Hunters Fire 677 acres 90% contained

Hunters Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: May 30, 2014 6:45 am  
Date/Time Started: May 26, 2014 3:33 pm  
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa Unit 
County: Mariposa County  
Location: Hunters Valley Access Rd. Bear Valley Area  
Acres Burned - Containment: 677 acres - 90% contained  
Estimated - Containment: 6/02/14  
Structures Threatened: 0  
Structures Destroyed:2 unoccupied residences and 1 outbuilding  
Evacuations: Evacuation orders were lifted for residents. Information from the Mariposa County Sheriff.  
Road Closures :The road closures have been lifted for residents only.  
Injuries: 9  
Cooperating Agencies: CHP, CDCR, Mariposa County Sheriff, Mariposa County Fire, US Forest Service, BLM and dozens of local fire agencies  
Total Fire Personnel: 756  
Total Fire Engines: 65  
Total Fire crews: 29  
Total Helicopters: 1  
Total Dozers: 4  
Conditions: No anticipated change from current fire perimeter is expected. A decrease in wind is expected, and the fire perimeter is expected to be reinforced using aggressive mop up and tactical patrol of the fire line. The reduction in reported acreage burned is due to more accurate mapping.  
Phone Numbers  (209) 966-4784 (Fire Information) 
Phone Numbers  (209) 966-3614 ( Road Closure Info )