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Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday August 7th, 2018 :: 07:41 a.m. PDT

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Ferguson Fire: Evacuations LIFTED for Anderson Valley/ Old Yosemite in Greeley Hill Area

FERGUSON FIRE: MANDATORY EVACUATIONS  LIFTED

 

The Evacuation Orders for the following locations will be lifted today Tuesday August 7, 2018 at 8am.

 

Evacuation Areas Lifted:

 

Anderson Valley, Hall Gulch and Old Yosemite in the Greeley Hill Area.

 

Due to the large amount of emergency equipment in the area, speed control will also be enforced.

 

General Information

 

Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office will have a heavy presence in the area to ensure the security and safety of residents and businesses.

 

There will still be smoke in the respective areas as firefighters continue firefighting operations. If at anytime you feel unsafe, please call 911.

 

For questions or concerns regarding power, please contact PG&E at 800-743-5000 or visit their website at www.pge.com

 

The Mariposa County Health Department has health and safety information for residents returning to their homes on our website at http://www.mariposacounty.org/health or call 209-966-3689.

 

Mariposa County Health and Human Services will be available to assist residents with gaining additional services. Additional information regarding these and other services is available at

www.mariposacountyrecovers.org

 

The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings.  If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately.

 

Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous.

 

As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, by-products of plastic combustion and various other chemicals.

 

We encourage the public to remain prepared year-round for wildfires by visiting the www.readyforwildfire.org website.

 

The best show of support is having your home and property “fire-ready”.


 

Instructions:

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Address/Location
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
5099 Old Hwy N
Mariposa, CA 95338

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-966-3615

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Alert Details

Severity:
Unknown - Severity unknown
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Unlikely (p ~ 0)
Category:
Fire suppression and rescue
Event:
Wildfire

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