Incident Update Pedro Fire
- Date:
- 07/30/2024
- Time:
- 10:00 PM
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
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
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