July 27, 2008
Telegraph Fire Update: 18,000 Acres No Containment
Quick facts;
Thirteen structures have been lost including 6 homes.
1,922 fire personnel are on scene.
18,145 acres burned
Zero percent containment
From the recent 209;
The northeast end of the community of Mariposa (Avaca Vale, French Camp and Penny Royal Roads) is is being impacted by the fire at this time. A pre-evacuation advisement was issued to the commumities of Midpines and Briceburg. Active fire behavior is being observed in all directions primarily in the south and east flanks near the advisement areas.
The map below shows the active burning areas discussed in the 209. MODIS has not caught up with reported fire movement.
GeoMAC supports the 209 regarding the active burning areas. GeoMAC also indicates spotting well ahead of the main fire to the north.
*Today's observed fire behavior: The fire has not started major movement at this time, however the fire is very active on the south and east flanks. Spotting has been observed on the active flanks.
*There are significant road closures in the area of the fire. The power to Yosemite Valley is out. The water supply system for the Mariposa Public Utility District is threatened. Repeater sites are threatened. Mount Bullion Conservation Camp is threatened. The northeast flank of the fire is posing an immediate threat to the Stanislaus National Forest within Federal Responsibility Area. Accessibility problems continue to damper suppression efforts due to steep, rocky and isolated terrain.
*The communities of Mariposa, Coulterville, Greenley Hill may be impacted. The Merced River BLM Wilderness Study area is immediatly threatened. The fire is moving toward the boundaries of the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests. An evacuation center has been established at the Mariposa Elementary School.
Labels: 2008 Fire Season, Telegraph Fire
