Evacuations Orders in Effect for the Maria Fire. Now 50 Acres & 5% Contained

Mokelumne Hill, CA…There is fire activity in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch Area. Jesus Maria Road is closed between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is actively monitoring the Maria wildfire that originated in Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch. There are evacuation orders and warnings in effect. For the latest evacuation orders and warnings, please visit the Calaveras OES website. Stay informed with real-time updates by signing up for Emergency Alerts. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents to remain prepared and to follow any evacuation orders or safety instructions from emergency personnel. If you feel unsafe, please do not delay in evacuating. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Calaveras OES https://oes.calaverasgov.us/