MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are continuing to battle the Pedro Fire burning in Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties.
As of Wednesday morning, the flames have charred more than 2,700 acres with 7% containment.
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Highway 132 and Piney Creek Road – west of Coulterville near Don Pedro Reservoir.
Aircraft circled overhead, repeatedly dropping retardant on the rapidly spreading flames and drawing water from the lake.
Officials say the fast-moving flames have destroyed one structure so far and are threatening at least 350 nearby structures.
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for Arbolada Road, the Hunters Valley Area from Hunter Valley Road to Bear Valley and Detwiller Road. Orders are also in place for Piney Creek Road.
Evacuation warnings have also been issued for the following areas:
– North Side of Highway 132 from Merced Falls to Jones Road
– South Side of Highway 132 from Jones Road to Horseshoe Bend, including Horseshoe Bend Rec area
You can view a live map of all current evacuation orders and warnings by clicking here.
The Mariposa Health & Human Services Agency set up a temporary evacuation point at McCay Hall in Catheys Valley along Highway 140.
The Red Cross also opened back up its evacuation shelter at New Life Christian Fellowship.
