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Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Sunday July 23rd, 2017 :: 05:52 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Detwiler Fire- Additional Evacuation Orders Lifted

 CONTACT:  INFORMATION LINE                                                    RELEASE DATE:  July 23, 2017
                                      (844) 668-3473                                                               TIME: 6:00pm
DETWILER FIRE:                                                                 
ADDITIONAL EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED
 
Evacuation orders for the following areas will be lifted for residents only, Sunday July 23, 2017 at 6:00PM
These areas will remain under advisory. Evacuation Advisory- Issued alert to media and public of potential evacuation orders. Contains general information of the incident and how to prepare.
 
 
Yaqui Gulch Rd and all side roads
CYA Camp Rd
Mt. Bullion Ridge Rd
 
All other evacuation orders remain in effect.
 
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The following roads will remain closed in the above lifted area
Hwy 49N- Closed from 1 mile North of Bear Valley to Crown Lead Rd
Mt. Bullion Cuttoff Rd- Closed from Hwy 140 to Rd 72A
Agua Fria- Closed from Hwy 140 to Hwy 49N
 
 
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General Information
 
PG&E is working to restore electric service safely and as quickly as possible. As power is restored and communities are repopulated we want customers to know we are here to help. We have additional employees in areas damaged by fire to respond and support repopulation. Please call us with any questions or concerns regarding electric service at 800.743.5000.
 
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and Allied Agencies will have a heavy presence in the area to ensure the security and safety of resident and businesses. Due to the large amount of emergency equipment in the area, speed control will also be enforced.
 
There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.
 
The Mariposa County Health Department has health and safety information for residents returning to their homes on our website  http://www.mariposacounty.org/index.aspx?nid=89 or call 209-966-3689.  
 
SAFETY MESSAGE – The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings.  If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
 
We encourage the public to remain prepared year-round for wildfires by visiting the www.readyforwildfire.org website. The best show of support is having your home and property “fire-ready”.
 

Address/Location
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
5099 Old Hwy N
Mariposa, CA 95338

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-966-3615

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