Oak Fire updates: 'Explosive fire behavior' in Mariposa County destroys structures [View all]
Source: Fresno Bee
The fast-moving Oak Fire in Mariposa County grew more than 2,000 acres overnight, burning an estimated 6,555 acres by Saturday morning after igniting the day before.
Cal Fire said the wildfire was still 0% contained Saturday. The blaze is threatening an estimated 2,000 structures, destroyed 10 and damaged five, Cal Fire reported.
Multiple areas are ordered to evacuate, and there are many road closures. Evacuation orders extended from the Jerseydale area in the north to around Bootjack in the south and are listed on the Mariposa County Public Information Map. A number of other residents to the south and west were under a fire advisory, asked to be prepared to leave if necessary.
“Fire activity is extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching,” Cal Fire officials said of the Oak Fire. “Emergency personnel are working to safely evacuate people and are actively engaged in protecting structures. Explosive fire behavior is challenging firefighters.”
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