Incident Update Pedro Fire
- Date:
- 07/31/2024
- Time:
- 8:19 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Pedro Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-30
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Arbolada Drive, Lake Don Pedro
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Mariposa, Tuolumne
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 2,727
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- 350
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Pedro Fire has now spread to 2727 acres burning in grass and brush. The fire remains 5% contained and exhibits a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. There is an active threat to structures and powerlines, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Piney Creek Rd
- Arbolada Rd
- Hunters Valley Area
Evacuation Warnings
- North Side of Hwy 132 from Merced Falls to Jones Rd
- South Side of Hwy 132 from Jones Rd to Horseshoe Bend Including Horseshoe Bend Rec Area
- Barrett's Cove Boat Launch Area
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 22
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Helicopters
- 5
- Dozers
- 6
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Other
- 20
- Total Personnel
- 300