Firefighters worked overnight to increase containment lines around the fire perimeter. Smoke continued to produce poor visibility across the fire during the night. Temperature and humidity are forecasted to be similar to yesterday. Crews continue work around communities, patrolling for hot spots, providing structure defense, and building of direct fire line in very steep and rugged terrain. Damage inspection continues throughout the fire’s perimeter. At 8:00 P.M. last night, Highway 140 was open through Mariposa County to Yosemite National Park, and will remain open contingent upon fire conditions. Fire suppression equipment may be in the area, please drive with caution and obey all posted reduced speed warnings.
Fire restrictions and closures near the fire area are in place on the Sierra National Forest. This closure will support public safety by keeping public members out of hazardous burn areas and will allow firefighting resources to combat the Fire without public interference.
For additional information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices.
For an updated Smoke Outlook, please visit: https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/3f18d7bc
Please sign up for emergency alert notifications. Mariposa County – MSOAlert.com
Map of the area https://arcg.is/jKqD5
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