Location:

Highway 120 between Hells Hollow and Sprague Rd East, Groveland

County:

Tuolumne County

Acres:

204

% Containment:

35%

Start Date

and Time:

July 29^th

4:30p.m.

Expected Containment:

Injuries:

None

Structures Destroyed:

None

Cause:

Under investigation

Fire Engines:

42

Bulldozers:

5

Water Tenders:

7

Fire Crews:

17

Air attack:

Air tankers:

Helicopters:

Total Personnel:

521

Current Situation: Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. Motorists driving in the area of the fire, especially on Highway 120, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews.

Evacuations: Lifted at 6 p.m. 7-30-15, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Evacuation Centers: Groveland Community Hall – The evacuation center has been closed

Cooperating Agencies: US Forest Service, Tuolumne County Fire Department, Stanislaus Consolidated, Copperopolis Fire, Central Fire, San Andreas Fire, Georgetown, Diamond Springs, Santa Barbara County, Groveland Community Services District, Lathrop – Manteca, Los Angeles County, Orange County, California Office of Emergency Services, California Department of Corrections, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, PG&E, California Highway Patrol, Tuolumne County.