Incident Update Maria Fire

Date:
07/23/2024
Time:
9:49 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Maria Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-23
Incident Status
Active
Location
Jesus Maria Road, southeast of Mokelumne Hill
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Calaveras
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
45
Containment
5%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are continuing to fight the 50 acre fire that is 5% contained. Access to the fire perimeter is difficult. Many resources are responding from out of the area to assist.  Temperatures are expected to be around 102-106 degrees with gusty winds this afternoon. 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

  • CCU-030-A
  • CCU-042-B

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones. Be prepared to leave!

CCU-029

Evacuation Points

Angels Camp Fairgrounds Large Animal Shelter

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, 101 Frogtown Rd, Angels Camp, California 95222, United States

 

Mark Twain Elementary School

646 Stanislaus Ave, Angels Camp, CA, 95222, USA

 

Mark Twain Elem Small Animals

668 Stanislaus Ave, Angels Camp, CA, 95222, USA

 

Valley Springs Veterans Hall

189 Pine St, Valley Springs, CA, 95252, USA

 

Valley Springs Veterans Hall Small Animals Only

189 Pine St, Valley Springs, CA, 95252, USA

 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
14
Water Tenders
3
Dozers
7
Hand Crews
8
Total Personnel
212