Mariposa, CA…The Detwiler Fire has now forced the closure of State Route 140 and a larger section of State Route 49 (SR-49) in Mariposa County. Sr-140 is now closed from School House Road, west of Cathey’s Valley to SR-49 in Mariposa. SR-49 is now closed from French Camp Road, north of the town of Mariposa, to SR-132 in the town of Coulterville. Evacuation Orders are in effect for the following areas: City of Mariposa, Mount Bullion Ridge Road from HWY 49N to CYA Road; Old Toll Road between Corbett Creek Road and HWY 49N, including Corbert Creek Road.; Mount Gains Road to No.9 Road including No.9 Road; Mount Bullion Cut off Road and Agua Fria Road from HWY 49N to HWY 140; HWY 49N to Baxby Bridge to Agua Fria Road; Area known as Mount Bullion; HWY 49N from Mount Bullion Ridge Road to Old Toll Road; Pendola Garden Road from HWY 49N to Old Toll Road (Exit via Old Toll Road only).

Above is a Detwiler Fire Map & a Smokey Half Dome

The fire started on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 3:56 p.m. and is currently at 15,500 acres in size with limited containment achieved according to CalFire. It is not known when the highway will reopen at this time.
Motorists should expect 60 minute delays and seek alternate routes.

According to CalFire, fire activity continued to grow throughout the night due to ample fuel, and steep terrain. Today

firefighters expect unfavorable weather conditions and aggressive fire behavior.
The communities of Hunters Valley, Bear Valley, and Hornitos continue to be threatened as the fire encroaches on culturally and historically sensitive areas. Traffic along HWY 41 & 49 will be impacted as a result of road closures.

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 4, the Mariposa CountySherriff’s Office, and additional cooperating agencies on the Detwiler Fire will be hosting a community meeting in Mariposa at 6:00PM, Tuesday July 18, 2017 at the Mariposa County High School Auditorium, 5074 Old Hwy N, Mariposa, CA 95338.

Representatives from the agencies managing the incident will provide an operational briefing and be available for questions. Please arrive early as the meeting will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the meeting or the fire, please call the Fire Information Line at (844) MMU-FIRE.
Incident information can be found at: http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info…