Crews Battling 1,300-Acre Gaines Fire In Mariposa County, Fire Advisement Issued
MARIPOSA COUNTY (CBS13) — The latest on the Gaines Fire burning in Mariposa County:
6:40 p.m.
Cal Fire says the Gaines Fire is now 1,300 acres and 5% contained.
No evacuations have been ordered but there are road closures along Bear Valley Road.
The road is open to residents only, through traffic is not permitted at this time.
No structures have been damaged.
4:30 p.m.
The Mariposa County Sheriff has issued a fire advisement in response to a 500-acre Gaines Fire burning in the area of Mt. Gains and Bear Valley Road.
Structures are reportedly threatened, according to Cal Fire. Sheriff's say this is not an evacuation order, but evacuations are possible should conditions change.
Fire advisement has been issued for the following locations:
- Pendola Gardens Road
- Corbett Creek
- Gold Dust Lane
- Old Toll from Hornitos to Pendola Gardens
- Highway 49 from Bear Valley Road to Pendola Gardens
- Bear Valley Road Highway 49 to Hunters Valley Road
Deputies and fire personnel are currently on the scene.
The Gaines Fire was reported as being 100-acres in size at 2:26 p.m.
More details to follow.
