Groveland, CA…Crews continue to secure the fire line along the north and southwest sides of the incident. The fire activity in the Jack Ass Creek drainage continues to be a point of concern for suppression personnel. Suppression efforts in this area of the fire will continue through the evening. The approaching weather front is projected to affect fire behavior and be a driver for suppression tactics.

** UPDATE Sunday August 23rd 1:00 PM**
The Moc Fire is at about 2800 acres with 10% containment. The fire behavior has hampered fighting efforts over the last operational period and the fire still poses a significant threat to Priest Coulterville Rd.

CAL Fire is working with local utility agencies to restore power where it does not pose a threat to fire fighter safety. Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Community has been repopulated as the Evacuation Order has been lifted for just that area. This is only the Moccasin Hetch Hetchy Community.

All Mandatory Evacuation and Fire Advisements are still in effect. Marshes Flat Rd to Moccasin Ranch Estates, Old and New Priest Grade, Priest Coulterville Rd.,Second Garrote, Yosemite Springs, Old Hwy 120, All of Big Oak Flat, Wards Ferry Rd, Merrell Rd, Hwy 120 all the way to Smith Station Rd., Pine Mountain Lake, All of Ferretti Rd, Hwy 120 up to Smith station, and all roads off the highway Multiple road closures in the area.

Road Conditions: Open with no restrictions Greeley Hill (J132) / Smith Station Closed: Hwy 49N from Penon Blanco to Hwy 120 All North intersecting roads on Greeley Hill Road (J132) / Smith Station from Priest Coulterville to the Mariposa / Tuolumne County

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Fire WARNING Area: Hwy 49 North from the Mariposa / Tuolumne County Line to Mary Harrison Mine Rd and all side roads Coulterville- From 4700 Block of J132 to Priest Coulterville Rd Greeley Hill- All roads South on Greeley Hill Road (J132) from Priest Coulterville to Smith Station This is NOT a Mandatory Evacuation, this is an advisement only of fire in the area, allowing you to prepare for a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change. No action is required at this time, however if you feel unsafe please leave the area.