Incident Update French Fire
- Date:
- 07/04/2024
- Time:
- 7:38 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- French Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-04
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- French Camp Road at Hwy 49, Mariposa
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Mariposa
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 172
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Deer Fire has spread quickly in oak woodland and is currently 0% contained. The fire is spreading at a dangerous rate.
The fire poses a threat to structures, powerlines, critical communication sites, and other critical infrastructure.