FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Crews continue to contain the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. CAL FIRE reports that there was no fire growth overnight and containment increased 5% to 64%.
The wildfire has burned 19,244 acres since it first broke out on the afternoon of Friday, July 22.
CAL FIRE reports that 116 homes have been destroyed, along with 66 outbuildings.
Currently, the most complex firefighting operation is in the Devil’s Gulch area, with crews working to build and secure containment lines in incredibly steep and rugged terrain.
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Firefighters are battling to contain the flames from the ground and from the air as the wildfire continues to threaten about 200 more buildings.
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The Oak Fire ignited near the Midpines community between Mariposa and Yosemite National Park. By evening reached the Sierra National Forest.
Officials are gradually reducing evacuation orders to fire advisories.
That means residents can enter their homes, but should be prepared to leave in case the flames spread further.
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Areas including Triangle Road, some parts of Lushmeadows Subdivision and all addresses on Highway 140 are now open, but only to residents who live in the area.
You can see updates and details on this evacuation map created by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office.
Areas marked in red are where residents have been ordered to evacuate. Areas in yellow are under fire warnings.
Governor Newsom has secured federal funding to keep resources and firefighters moving.
Firefighting efforts have been hampered by hot weather with minimal humidity. The fire is also burning in an area with high tree mortality and dense fuels.
Video captured by an ABC30 crew shows huge dark clouds of smoke rising from entire hillsides engulfed in flames.
It was the third wildfire that spread quickly and forced evacuations in the county in two weeks.
Firefighters are still trying to fully contain the Washburn fire.
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Several roads in Mariposa County are closed. You can find updates on road closures on the CAL FIRE page.
An evacuation center has been set up by the Red Cross at Mariposa Elementary School. Evacuees receive safe shelter, water, food and more resources.
Address of evacuation centers:
Animal Evacuation Centers:
Officials urge anyone with information to call the Oak Fire tip line: 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473)
For the latest developments, photos and videos on the Oak Fire, click here.
Full list of Oakfire stories:
READ: Beloved cat found safe after missing as family forced to evacuate home during Oak Fire
READ: Army veteran’s home burned by Oak Fire in Mariposa County
READ: Oak Fire: Newlyweds return to find Mariposa County home in ashes
READ: Oak Fire: Valley air quality expected to deteriorate due to smoke from Mariposa County wildfire
READ: Oak Fire: Red Cross volunteers help more than 50 evacuees
WATCH: Video captures ‘apocalyptic scene’ as smoke from Oak Fire blankets the sky
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READ: Oak Fire: Animal evacuation shelters busy with pets
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