Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Carstens Fire at 1600 acres

   June 18, 2013 at 7 AM:  The Fire in Mariposa County off Carstens road east of Hwy 140 in the Midpines area is now 1600 acres and only 15% contained.

   Nearly 800 residences are threatened and evacuations are in place for Hites Cove, Jerseydale, Clarks Valley, Triangle Rd and Scott Rd. in addition to Lush Meadows, East West Fall Road at Triangle Rd to Triangle Park Drive, Darrah Rd to North Valley View.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 2237 fire personnel are now assigned along with 143 engines, 21 dozers and 4 water tenders.

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