Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Hunters Fire 1300 acres 20% contained

Hunters Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: May 27, 2014 7:15 pm  
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: 1,300 acres - 20% contained  
Structures Threatened: 100 residences  
Structures Destroyed:2 unoccupied residences and 1 outbuilding  
Evacuations: Evacuations are in effect for the Hunters Valley Area including all of Hunters Valley Rd to Bear Valley Rd including Hunters Valley Access Rd and Detwiler.
The evacuation center is located at 2820 Hwy 140, Cathey’s Valley, McKay Hall. Large animals can ben taken to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Information from the Mariposa County Sheriff.  
Road Closures :Hunters Valley Rd at Bear Valley Rd and Cotton Creek Rd at Bear Valley Rd  
Injuries: 5  
Cooperating Agencies: CHP, CDCR, Mariposa County Sheriff, Mariposa County Fire, US Forest Service, BLM and dozens of local fire agencies  
Total Fire Personnel: 671  
Total Fire Engines: 83  
Total Fire crews: 22  
Total Airtankers: 3  
Total Helicopters: 4  
Total Dozers: 7  
Total Water Tenders: 6  
Conditions: The winds were relatively light today, but the winds have increased tonight.