WawonaNews.com - December 2019
Top climber Emily Harrington rescued after fall on El Capitan in Yosemite
(CNN)Top climber Emily Harrington escaped with cuts and bruises after falling on the famous El Capitan peak in Yosemite National Park.
The 33-year-old was trying to scale a route on the 3,200-foot granite monolith in California when she fell and "pin balled" on her rope.
She was rescued by a number of fellow climbers including Adrian Ballinger and Alex Honnold, the first person to climb El Capitan without a safety rope and the subject of the 2018 documentary "Free Solo."
"I had an accident yesterday on El Cap. I'm banged up but gonna be OK thankfully," Harrington later posted on Instagram with photos of her injuries, which include a large abrasion on her neck.
"Not much to say except I took a bad fall and pin balled a bit then somehow hit the rope with my neck."
Harrington, who is a five-time US sport climbing champion, free climbed the difficult Golden Gate route on El Capitan in 2015, supported by Ballinger.
As well as scaling Himalayan giants Mount Everest, Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu, Harrington has recently has been trying to free climb Golden Gate from the base to the summit in a single day, according to Gripped.com.
(CNN)Top climber Emily Harrington escaped with cuts and bruises after falling on the famous El Capitan peak in Yosemite National Park.
The 33-year-old was trying to scale a route on the 3,200-foot granite monolith in California when she fell and "pin balled" on her rope.
She was rescued by a number of fellow climbers including Adrian Ballinger and Alex Honnold, the first person to climb El Capitan without a safety rope and the subject of the 2018 documentary "Free Solo."
"I had an accident yesterday on El Cap. I'm banged up but gonna be OK thankfully," Harrington later posted on Instagram with photos of her injuries, which include a large abrasion on her neck.
"Not much to say except I took a bad fall and pin balled a bit then somehow hit the rope with my neck."
Harrington, who is a five-time US sport climbing champion, free climbed the difficult Golden Gate route on El Capitan in 2015, supported by Ballinger.
As well as scaling Himalayan giants Mount Everest, Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu, Harrington has recently has been trying to free climb Golden Gate from the base to the summit in a single day, according to Gripped.com.
Sheriff Varney Advises Preparation for Rain, Snow in Forecast
Posted by: Sarah Jackson November 24, 2019
OAKHURST -Madera County Sheriff Jay Varney is spreading the message of preparation for the mountain community. “I urge foothill and mountain residents to finish their storm preparation on Monday. As with any first storm of the season, check your chains, food, medication status, and heating source so that you are safe and able to enjoy any snow accumulation through Thanksgiving. The Sheriff’s Office will monitor conditions should the storm come in as predicted.”
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday morning, through Thursday evening. The advisory states “heavy snow possible” and “accumulating snow possible as low as 1,500 feet by Thanksgiving Day morning”.
Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers are listed in the storm watch.
Temperatures will cool off beginning Tuesday. Some wind is expected and sunny skies should be returning on Friday, November 29th. Cooler temperatures appear to remain in the extended forecast.
The National Weather Service is advising the motoring public to be prepared for road closures and traffic delays. Impacts listed are, “slick, snow-covered roads and potentially dangerous and treacherous driving conditions. Significant reductions in visibility with downed trees and power outages are possible.”
Sand bags can be found in three mountain locations:
Madera County Fire Station #8, 47050 Road 417, Coarsegold. 559-683-8008
CAL Fire, Rancheria Fire Station, 53488 Road 200, North Fork. 559-877-2322
Madera County Fire Station #12, 48355 Liberty Drive, Oakhurst. 559-683-4808
The Sheriff’s Office advises residents can obtain both sand and bags at these locations, although you must bring your own shovel.
Check your local weather here:
National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory
Ahwahnee
Bass Lake
Coarsegold
Fish Camp
Mariposa
North Fork
Oakhurst
O’Neals
Raymond
Wawona
National Weather Service forecast for Yosemite Valley
Posted by: Sarah Jackson November 24, 2019
OAKHURST -Madera County Sheriff Jay Varney is spreading the message of preparation for the mountain community. “I urge foothill and mountain residents to finish their storm preparation on Monday. As with any first storm of the season, check your chains, food, medication status, and heating source so that you are safe and able to enjoy any snow accumulation through Thanksgiving. The Sheriff’s Office will monitor conditions should the storm come in as predicted.”
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday morning, through Thursday evening. The advisory states “heavy snow possible” and “accumulating snow possible as low as 1,500 feet by Thanksgiving Day morning”.
Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers are listed in the storm watch.
Temperatures will cool off beginning Tuesday. Some wind is expected and sunny skies should be returning on Friday, November 29th. Cooler temperatures appear to remain in the extended forecast.
The National Weather Service is advising the motoring public to be prepared for road closures and traffic delays. Impacts listed are, “slick, snow-covered roads and potentially dangerous and treacherous driving conditions. Significant reductions in visibility with downed trees and power outages are possible.”
Sand bags can be found in three mountain locations:
Madera County Fire Station #8, 47050 Road 417, Coarsegold. 559-683-8008
CAL Fire, Rancheria Fire Station, 53488 Road 200, North Fork. 559-877-2322
Madera County Fire Station #12, 48355 Liberty Drive, Oakhurst. 559-683-4808
The Sheriff’s Office advises residents can obtain both sand and bags at these locations, although you must bring your own shovel.
Check your local weather here:
National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory
Ahwahnee
Bass Lake
Coarsegold
Fish Camp
Mariposa
North Fork
Oakhurst
O’Neals
Raymond
Wawona
National Weather Service forecast for Yosemite Valley
Wawona Community BINGO A Hit!
Thanks to everyone who came out! Lots of fun was had by all. YWECS students (and future students) called the games and helped organize the event.
Join us Monday evening, December 16th. BINGO games will start at 6:30. There will also be a cookie/dessert exchange so bring a dozen goodies and go home with a different dozen!!
Newly Appointed YNP Superintendent to Start in Early 2020
Posted by: SNO Staff November 12, 2019
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Cicely Muldoon, Yosemite National Park’s newly appointed acting superintendent, will be arriving in the park “sometime in January 2020,” according to park spokesperson Scott Gediman.
“Details are still being worked out” regarding Muldoon’s schedule once she arrives at the park, Gediman said.
“Acting Superintendent Muldoon is not doing any interviews until she arrives in Yosemite,” he added.
The National Park Service announced in late October that long time YNP Superintendent Mike Reynolds was being reassigned to another park service position in Colorado.
Muldoon, superintendent of Point Reyes National Seashore since 2010, was selected to serve as acting superintendent at Yosemite until a permanent replacement is named.
Reynolds’ transfer came with little or no warning, according to the Los Angeles Times, who detailed the change in a story headlined: “Trump team reassigns Yosemite National Park superintendent; timing raises questions.”
“Reynolds’ departure comes amid controversial proposals for increasing recreation and tourism in the park, reportedly put forward by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt,” the paper reported.
Reynolds became YNP superintendent in 2016, replacing Don Neubacher.
In his new job, based in Denver, Reynolds will serve as regional director of the agency’s Lower Colorado Basin, Upper Colorado Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas-Gulf regions, overseeing a total of 89 park units in nine Western states.
The Times speculated that Reynolds’ departure “is part of the Trump administration’s shift in a management strategy on public lands, raising the profile of industry and recreation and putting less emphasis on conservation.”
Reynolds, a 34-year park service veteran who actually grew up in Yosemite, was well respected by park staff and a strong and vocal advocate for conservation. He will begin his new duties in Colorado after the first of the year.
Posted by: SNO Staff November 12, 2019
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Cicely Muldoon, Yosemite National Park’s newly appointed acting superintendent, will be arriving in the park “sometime in January 2020,” according to park spokesperson Scott Gediman.
“Details are still being worked out” regarding Muldoon’s schedule once she arrives at the park, Gediman said.
“Acting Superintendent Muldoon is not doing any interviews until she arrives in Yosemite,” he added.
The National Park Service announced in late October that long time YNP Superintendent Mike Reynolds was being reassigned to another park service position in Colorado.
Muldoon, superintendent of Point Reyes National Seashore since 2010, was selected to serve as acting superintendent at Yosemite until a permanent replacement is named.
Reynolds’ transfer came with little or no warning, according to the Los Angeles Times, who detailed the change in a story headlined: “Trump team reassigns Yosemite National Park superintendent; timing raises questions.”
“Reynolds’ departure comes amid controversial proposals for increasing recreation and tourism in the park, reportedly put forward by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt,” the paper reported.
Reynolds became YNP superintendent in 2016, replacing Don Neubacher.
In his new job, based in Denver, Reynolds will serve as regional director of the agency’s Lower Colorado Basin, Upper Colorado Basin and Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas-Gulf regions, overseeing a total of 89 park units in nine Western states.
The Times speculated that Reynolds’ departure “is part of the Trump administration’s shift in a management strategy on public lands, raising the profile of industry and recreation and putting less emphasis on conservation.”
Reynolds, a 34-year park service veteran who actually grew up in Yosemite, was well respected by park staff and a strong and vocal advocate for conservation. He will begin his new duties in Colorado after the first of the year.
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 2019
3.3 - Approve Warrants
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
WAPPOA
Glenn Reid
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Report on the status of the bus
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 2019
3.3 - Approve Warrants
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
WAPPOA
Glenn Reid
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- APPROVE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
- APPROVE THE UNAUDITED ACTUALS REPORT FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR.
- APPROVE A NURSING AGREEMENT WITH THE BASS LAKE JOINT UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
- APPROVE THE LOCAL INDICATOR SUMMARIES TO BE POSTED ON THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD.
- APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW CARPET IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE SCHOOL.
INFORMATION ITEMS
- SET A DATE FOR A BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP.
- STAFF REPORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Report on the status of the bus
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- CLOSED SESSION: Personnel/Negotiations/Litigation
- Personnel (Gov. Code 54957)
- RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Announce Closed Session Actions
- ADJOURNMENT
Alert: PSPS- PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF
PG&E has confirmed it will begin to de-energize parts of Mariposa County tonight October 27th at 12am (midnight).
The locations for the outage include:
Yosemite National Park
Fish Camp
El Portal
Wawona
Raymond
Ahwahnee
Worman Rd / Kimball Rd area
Foresta
Yosemite West
To check if your address is in the affected area please use the following link https://psps.ss.pge.com/
Please be aware that the address checker may not be updated with the latest information, please continue to check back.
To support customers in the affected areas, PG&E will be opening a Community Resource Center, the location has not been determined yet.
The Mariposa County sheriffs office will increase patrols in the affected areas.
PG&E has confirmed it will begin to de-energize parts of Mariposa County tonight October 27th at 12am (midnight).
The locations for the outage include:
Yosemite National Park
Fish Camp
El Portal
Wawona
Raymond
Ahwahnee
Worman Rd / Kimball Rd area
Foresta
Yosemite West
To check if your address is in the affected area please use the following link https://psps.ss.pge.com/
Please be aware that the address checker may not be updated with the latest information, please continue to check back.
To support customers in the affected areas, PG&E will be opening a Community Resource Center, the location has not been determined yet.
The Mariposa County sheriffs office will increase patrols in the affected areas.
Bear spotted along Wawona Road, near Alder Creek trail, October 23
Information on WAPPOA
The following information on WAPPOA is now posted in our "Calendars and Schedules" section, which can be accessed by clicking on the link at the top of this page.
WAWONA AREA PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS ADVOCATES dba “WAPPOA”
WAPPOA is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization created:
- To function as advocates for the preservation and protection of Wawona as a private inholding, in dealing with any entity that may affect private property rights.
- To provide a forum for the dissemination of pertinent information and discussion of problems common to Wawona private inholders.
- To record, preserve and disseminate the history of Wawona.
WAPPOA has 3 General Meetings each year – mid April, early June and mid October – which are held in the Community Center. All property owners and their guests are welcome to attend. We usually have speakers from the NPS, Mariposa County, NPS Fire, the Wawona School, UC Merced Field Station, the Redwoods and the Wawona Hotel.
WAPPOA has approximately 220 “active” property owners, who pay dues of $40 per year. The dues help support community projects such as the Yosemite Wawona School, the Barn Dances, our Wawona Firefighters (donations to Wildland Firefighters Foundation and any other support they may need), and community events, i.e., our annual picnic in October and our “Roots of Wawona” history sessions.
Examples of What WAPPOA Does:
- Worked on the Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan (MRP) from the mid 2000s to 2010 to stop high density housing, to retain the Golf Course, and to get permanent restrooms in the Plan, for Swinging Bridge and Flat Rock.
- Working with the NPS to prioritize and complete an upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant.
- Helped get a water storage option included in the Yosemite-Mariposa Regional Water Management Plan. This water storage will be used for potable water for Wawona , if necessary, in extreme drought conditions.
- Provide strong financial and other support for the Wawona School.
- Works closely with our firefighters and NPS to disseminate information on fire safety and problems with clearing all the fallen tress and debris.
- Works with Mariposa Co. to keep our roads in good condition, and to have proper trash and recycling.
For more information, look on the Wawona News Website or email the WAPPOA Treasurer at: [email protected]
Consider It Done: Briceburg Fire 85% Contained
Posted by: SNO Staff October 15, 2019 - 7:50 am
MARIPOSA COUNTY — A little more than a week after it started as a 30-acre vegetation fire near the Briceburg Bridge, CAL FIRE reported Tuesday morning that the Briceburg Fire is now 85 percent contained.
The fire has burned a total of 5,563 acres but “fire suppression repair” already started to take place Sunday, according to agency officials.
Twelve crews and about 500 firefighters continue to be assigned to the mop-up effort, down from about 1,500 personnel battling the blaze at the peak of the fire last week.
CAL FIRE reported that just one structure has been destroyed in the blaze.
On Sunday evening, as mop-up operations continued, Highway 140 reopened, allowing access from Mariposa to Yosemite National Park.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Posted by: SNO Staff October 15, 2019 - 7:50 am
MARIPOSA COUNTY — A little more than a week after it started as a 30-acre vegetation fire near the Briceburg Bridge, CAL FIRE reported Tuesday morning that the Briceburg Fire is now 85 percent contained.
The fire has burned a total of 5,563 acres but “fire suppression repair” already started to take place Sunday, according to agency officials.
Twelve crews and about 500 firefighters continue to be assigned to the mop-up effort, down from about 1,500 personnel battling the blaze at the peak of the fire last week.
CAL FIRE reported that just one structure has been destroyed in the blaze.
On Sunday evening, as mop-up operations continued, Highway 140 reopened, allowing access from Mariposa to Yosemite National Park.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Briceburg Fire 70% Contained, Hwy 140 Open
By Nathalie Granda, Jason Oliveira, Sara Sandrik, Vanessa Vasconcelos and Cory James
Oct. 13, 6:00 PM
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews held their ground over the Briceburg Fire overnight and gained more containment over the flames.
Sunday, CAL FIRE reported the fire is now at 5,563 acres and 70 percent contained. At this time, more than 800 firefighters are working to control the blaze.
Officials say Highway 140 opened at 6 p.m. Since crews are still working in the area, authorities are reminding drivers to be cautious and aware of possible debris in the roadway.
Oct. 13, 6:00 PM
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews held their ground over the Briceburg Fire overnight and gained more containment over the flames.
Sunday, CAL FIRE reported the fire is now at 5,563 acres and 70 percent contained. At this time, more than 800 firefighters are working to control the blaze.
Officials say Highway 140 opened at 6 p.m. Since crews are still working in the area, authorities are reminding drivers to be cautious and aware of possible debris in the roadway.
October 13: Briceburg Fire Containment Now at 63%
Posted by: george lurie October 13, 2019 - 8:52 am
MARIPOSA COUNTY — Nearly a week after it started as a 30-acre vegetation fire near the Briceburg Bridge, CAL FIRE reported Sunday morning that the Briceburg Fire is now 60 percent contained — and has consumed a total of 5,563 acres.
Minimal fire activity was reported throughout the [Saturday],” CAL FIRE said in a release issued early Sunday morning. “Firefighters will continue to secure and enforce containment lines and mop-up 200 feet in to secure containment lines.”
CAL FIRE said the increase in the official total acreage burned statistic “is due to accurate mapping.”
“Fire suppression repair” was also starting to take place Sunday according to agency officials.
Nearly 1,200 personnel continue to be assigned to the fire, down from about 1,500 firefighters that were battling the blaze at the peak of the fire last week.
CAL FIRE reported that just one structure has been destroyed in the blaze, whose cause remains under investigation.
Highway 140 remains closed from Colorado Road to Savages Trading Post.
Briceburg Fire 49% Contained
Mariposa County, CA Oct 12, 2019 02:13 pm – While the Briceburg Fire continues to burn in Mariposa County, overnight it grew in acreage and containment.
The total acreage is 5,190 and the containment has climbed to 49 percent. CAL Fire notes that the increased acreage is not due to the flames spreading, but better mapping. Fire officials share fire activity was minimal overnight. Today, Firefighters will continue to construct containment lines while mopping up at least 200 feet of already established lines.
One structure was destroyed earlier this week and on Friday afternoon all evacuations were lifted. Buffalo Gulch Road has re-opened to residents only while Highway 140 remains closed from the top of Briceburg Grade to Savages Trading Post.
Resources remaining on the scene include 139 engines, 31 water tenders, 35 hand crews, 16 dozers, and 8 helicopters. The number of personnel is 1,418. The fire ignited along the highway that heads into Yosemite National Park on Sunday, October 6 just after 2:30 p.m.
Written by Tracey Petersen.
Mariposa County, CA Oct 12, 2019 02:13 pm – While the Briceburg Fire continues to burn in Mariposa County, overnight it grew in acreage and containment.
The total acreage is 5,190 and the containment has climbed to 49 percent. CAL Fire notes that the increased acreage is not due to the flames spreading, but better mapping. Fire officials share fire activity was minimal overnight. Today, Firefighters will continue to construct containment lines while mopping up at least 200 feet of already established lines.
One structure was destroyed earlier this week and on Friday afternoon all evacuations were lifted. Buffalo Gulch Road has re-opened to residents only while Highway 140 remains closed from the top of Briceburg Grade to Savages Trading Post.
Resources remaining on the scene include 139 engines, 31 water tenders, 35 hand crews, 16 dozers, and 8 helicopters. The number of personnel is 1,418. The fire ignited along the highway that heads into Yosemite National Park on Sunday, October 6 just after 2:30 p.m.
Written by Tracey Petersen.
Briceburg Fire: Evening, Oct. 11 - 5,100 acres, 40 percent contained, mandatory evacuations lifted
By Nathalie Granda, Jason Oliveira, Sara Sandrik, Vanessa Vasconcelos and Cory James
Oct. 11, 7 PM, FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews continue battling the Briceburg Fire, which grew a couple hundred acres Friday.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is now at 5,100 acres and 40 percent contained with more than 1,400 firefighters working to control the blaze.
Oct. 11, 7 PM, FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews continue battling the Briceburg Fire, which grew a couple hundred acres Friday.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is now at 5,100 acres and 40 percent contained with more than 1,400 firefighters working to control the blaze.
Mandatory Evacuations Lifted on Briceburg Fire
With firefighters gaining control of the Briceburg Fire, Cal Fire and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office lifted mandatory evacuation orders and fire advisements at 1 p.m. Friday.
However, Highway 140 is closed from 15 miles east of Mariposa at the top of Briceburg Grade to Savages Trading Post. Officials advise travelers to take highways 120 and 41 into Yosemite National Park.
In addition, Buffalo Gulch Road is now open to residents only.
For information on Yosemite National Park, go to nps.gov/yose or call 209 372-0200.
General Information
The area will remain smoky as firefighters continue suppression efforts, officials said, and some residences will be without power until it’s restored by PG&E. Officials advise residents to stay clear of electrical wires on the ground and contract PG&E immediately if you see them.
The Mariposa County Public Works Department will be at Midpines Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. providing free disposal of spoiled food waste.
Crews Limit Fire’s Spread
Firefighters working throughout the night limited the spread of the wildfire, Cal Fire officials said Friday morning.The wildfire now covers 4,905 acres and is 30% contained, officials said.
In addition to the diligent work of the fire crews, “recent weather patterns have helped fire suppression efforts,” Cal Fire said in its incident report.
Today’s focus, authorities said, will be to begin mop-up operations inside the fire containment area.
The cause of the fire, which began Sunday afternoon, still isn’t known. One structure has been destroyed. There are no reports of injuries.
With firefighters gaining control of the Briceburg Fire, Cal Fire and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office lifted mandatory evacuation orders and fire advisements at 1 p.m. Friday.
However, Highway 140 is closed from 15 miles east of Mariposa at the top of Briceburg Grade to Savages Trading Post. Officials advise travelers to take highways 120 and 41 into Yosemite National Park.
In addition, Buffalo Gulch Road is now open to residents only.
For information on Yosemite National Park, go to nps.gov/yose or call 209 372-0200.
General Information
The area will remain smoky as firefighters continue suppression efforts, officials said, and some residences will be without power until it’s restored by PG&E. Officials advise residents to stay clear of electrical wires on the ground and contract PG&E immediately if you see them.
The Mariposa County Public Works Department will be at Midpines Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. providing free disposal of spoiled food waste.
Crews Limit Fire’s Spread
Firefighters working throughout the night limited the spread of the wildfire, Cal Fire officials said Friday morning.The wildfire now covers 4,905 acres and is 30% contained, officials said.
In addition to the diligent work of the fire crews, “recent weather patterns have helped fire suppression efforts,” Cal Fire said in its incident report.
Today’s focus, authorities said, will be to begin mop-up operations inside the fire containment area.
The cause of the fire, which began Sunday afternoon, still isn’t known. One structure has been destroyed. There are no reports of injuries.
Briceburg Fire 30% Contained, October 11
By Nathalie Granda, Jason Oliveira, Sara Sandrik, Vanessa Vasconcelos and Cory James
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews battling the Briceburg Fire were able to hold their ground overnight, only allowing the fire to grow by five acres.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is now at 4,905 acres and 30 percent contained with more than 1,700 firefighters working to control the blaze.
Wildfire concerns left approximately 800,000 Californians in the dark on Wednesday, including customers in Mariposa County.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews battling the Briceburg Fire were able to hold their ground overnight, only allowing the fire to grow by five acres.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is now at 4,905 acres and 30 percent contained with more than 1,700 firefighters working to control the blaze.
Wildfire concerns left approximately 800,000 Californians in the dark on Wednesday, including customers in Mariposa County.
Stanley Valim Wawona Retirement Dinner
6 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019
Wawona Hotel Dining Room
8 p.m. Afterglow in Piano Parlor
No Host Dinner (everybody pays their own way)
(We have a block dinner reservation for 20 – please RSVP so we can adjust the reservation accordingly)
RSVP Diane/Tom Bopp 209 375 1551 or [email protected]
Please NO presents – Donate cash gifts directly to Stanley, or to Pat Sischo who’ll collect funds for shipping Stanley’s stuff to Oregon
HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU, STANLEY!
(NOTE: Stanley heads to Oregon in April, but this is our best chance to all get together for his sendoff).
6 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019
Wawona Hotel Dining Room
8 p.m. Afterglow in Piano Parlor
No Host Dinner (everybody pays their own way)
(We have a block dinner reservation for 20 – please RSVP so we can adjust the reservation accordingly)
RSVP Diane/Tom Bopp 209 375 1551 or [email protected]
Please NO presents – Donate cash gifts directly to Stanley, or to Pat Sischo who’ll collect funds for shipping Stanley’s stuff to Oregon
HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU, STANLEY!
(NOTE: Stanley heads to Oregon in April, but this is our best chance to all get together for his sendoff).
Briceburg Fire 25% Contained, Good Progress
Posted by: george lurie October 10, 2019 - 7:19 am
MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters appear to be slowly gaining the upper hand on the the Briceburg Fire.
CAL FIRE reported Thursday morning that while the fire has burned 4,900 acres, the blaze is now 25 percent contained.
“Overnight, firefighters made good progress towards containment,” CAL FIRE said in its latest update, released Thursday morning at 7 a.m.
“Efforts today will remain focused on fireline construction and strengthening contingency lines,” the release stated. “Evacuation orders and advisories remain unchanged from previous updates. Yosemite National Park remains open.”
Meanwhile, nearly 1,400 firefighters are now battling the blaze, which began Sunday afternoon as a 30-acre vegetation fire that sparked near the Briceburg Bridge.
CAL FIRE reported Thursday that so far, none of the personnel battling the blaze have been injured and only one structure has been destroyed by the fire.
Highway 140 remains closed from Colorado Road to Savages Trading Post.
Among the agencies cooperating in the effort to bring the blaze under control: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office; California Highway Patrol; CALTRANS; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; and American Red Cross.
Meanwhile, some 1,800 PG&E customers in Mariposa County remain without power after the utility shut off power Wednesday to avoid its equipment sparking additional fires as high winds were predicted to blow through the state.
Areas affected by the power shut off include Greeley Hill, the Lake Don Pedro subdivision and Granite Hills.
PG&E officials have not said when they expect to switch power back on for their impacted customers in Mariposa County.
MARIPOSA COUNTY — Firefighters appear to be slowly gaining the upper hand on the the Briceburg Fire.
CAL FIRE reported Thursday morning that while the fire has burned 4,900 acres, the blaze is now 25 percent contained.
“Overnight, firefighters made good progress towards containment,” CAL FIRE said in its latest update, released Thursday morning at 7 a.m.
“Efforts today will remain focused on fireline construction and strengthening contingency lines,” the release stated. “Evacuation orders and advisories remain unchanged from previous updates. Yosemite National Park remains open.”
Meanwhile, nearly 1,400 firefighters are now battling the blaze, which began Sunday afternoon as a 30-acre vegetation fire that sparked near the Briceburg Bridge.
CAL FIRE reported Thursday that so far, none of the personnel battling the blaze have been injured and only one structure has been destroyed by the fire.
Highway 140 remains closed from Colorado Road to Savages Trading Post.
Among the agencies cooperating in the effort to bring the blaze under control: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office; California Highway Patrol; CALTRANS; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; and American Red Cross.
Meanwhile, some 1,800 PG&E customers in Mariposa County remain without power after the utility shut off power Wednesday to avoid its equipment sparking additional fires as high winds were predicted to blow through the state.
Areas affected by the power shut off include Greeley Hill, the Lake Don Pedro subdivision and Granite Hills.
PG&E officials have not said when they expect to switch power back on for their impacted customers in Mariposa County.
Briceburg Fire Maps, October 10
