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Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Sunday July 29th, 2018 :: 11:49 a.m. PDT

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Ferguson Fire: Evacuation Order lifted for Vista Lago & Monte Vista

FERGUSON FIRE:
EVACUATION LIFTED
 
Evacuation orders for Vista Lago & Monte Vista will be lifted this evening, Sunday July 29, 2018 at 12:00pm. These areas will remain under a Fire Advisement.
Fire Advisement- This is an advisement only of a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change.
 
Due to the large amount of emergency equipment in the area, speed control will also be enforced.
 
The above listed locations will be open to residents only. Residents will only be allowed to enter through the ENTRY POINT at Triangle Rd and Darrah Rd. Please use either Triangle Rd from Hwy 140 to the intersection at Darrah or Darrah Rd from Highway 49S to the Triangle intersection.
 
Please have your identification / proof of residency ready to show at the Entry Point.
 
The following roads in the area remain closed:
East Westfall Rd and all side roads
Ponderosa Basin Subdivision
 
 General Information


Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office will have a heavy presence in the area to ensure the security and safety of residents and businesses.
 
There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.
 
For questions or concerns regarding power, please contact PG&E at 800-743-5000 or visit their website at www.pge.com
 
The Mariposa County Health Department has health and safety information for residents returning to their homes on our website at http://www.mariposacounty.org/health or call 209-966-3689.
 
Mariposa County Public Works will be at Lushmeadows Store  today 7/29 and tomorrow 7/30 from 10am- 3pm providing FREE residential spoiled food waste.
 
Mariposa County Health and Human Services will be available to assist residents with gaining additional services. Additional information regarding these and other services is available at
www.mariposacountyrecovers.org
 
 
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”.
 

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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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Alert Details

Severity:
Unknown - Severity unknown
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Unknown
Category:
Fire suppression and rescue
Event:
Wildfire

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