Incident Update Pedro Fire

Date:
07/30/2024
Time:
4:12 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Pedro Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-30
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 132 and Narciso Way, Lake Don Pedro
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mariposa, Tuolumne
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
600
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
500
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

600 grass and brush 0% contained Moderate / Dangerous rate of spread

Threat to structures and powerlines 

Evacuation orders and warnings in place 

Increase in fire behavior with short range spotting

Limited access 

No divert on aircraft 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders and warnings

Evacuation Orders:

  • Piney Creek Rd
  • Arbolada Rd

Evacuation Warnings:

  • North Side of Hwy 132 from Merced Falls to Jones Rd
  • South Side of Hwy 132 from Jones Rd to Horseshoe Bend Including Horseshoe Bend Rec area

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
22
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
5
Dozers
6
Hand Crews
4
Other
20
Total Personnel
300