The Pedro Fire was a wildfire that burned in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties in California. The fire began on July 30, 2024, and the cause is currently under investigation. The fire prompted evacuations in multiple areas. The fire was contained on August 8, over a week after the fire began.[1] The fire destroyed two structures and damaged 3 others.[2]
| Pedro Fire | |
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 A CCTV still of the Pedro Fire as it was burning near Coulterville. The fire is the faint smoke plume in the center. | |
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| Location | Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, California |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 3,815 acres (1,544 ha; 6 sq mi; 15 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Evacuated | >4,000 |
| Structures destroyed | 2 destroyed, 3 damaged |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
Progression
editThe fire started near Highway 132 and Piney Creek Road at around 12:50 p.m. on July 30,[3] located west of Coulterville near the Don Pedro Reservoir.[4] The fire was described as having a "moderate to dangerous rate of spread."[1] The fire burned in dry, grassy areas.[1] On August 8, the fire reached 100 percent containment after burning a total of 3,815 acres.
Effects
editEvacuations
editThe fire caused the evacuations of several areas in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties, including the Barrett Cove Marina and Recreation area, Piney Creek Road, Arbolada Road and the Hunters Valley Area.[citation needed] 788 personnel were dispatched to the fire, and air tankers were sent out to extinguish the fire,[3][1] and on August 1 that number dropped to 664.[2]
Damage
editThe fire burned across 3,815 acres of land as of August 8, and has been confirmed to have destroyed two buildings and damaged 3 others.[2]
Growth and containment table
edit| Date | Area burned | Personnel | Containment | ||
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| July 30, 2024 at 02:08 PM PDT[5] | 100 acres (0 km2) | 0 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 02:25 PM PDT[6] | 100 acres (0 km2) | 0 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 04:12 PM PDT[7] | 600 acres (2 km2) | 0 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 05:17 PM PDT[8] | 600 acres (2 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 05:31 PM PDT[9] | 600 acres (2 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 05:31 PM PDT[9] | 600 acres (2 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 06:23 PM PDT[10] | 900 acres (4 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 06:57 PM PDT[11] | 900 acres (4 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 07:12 PM PDT[12] | 900 acres (4 km2) | 300 | 0%
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| July 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM PDT[13] | 2,727 acres (11 km2) | 300 | 5%
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| July 31, 2024 at 08:19 AM PDT[14] | 2,727 acres (11 km2) | 300 | 5%
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| July 31, 2024 at 08:48 AM PDT[15] | 2,727 acres (11 km2) | 255 | 7%
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| August 8, 2024 at 08:14 PM PDT[16] | 3,815 acres (15 km2) | 195 | 100%
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 08/08/2024 at 8:14 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ a b c "Pedro Fire | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ a b "As Pedro Fire grows in Tuolumne, Mariposa counties, no reported increase in containment". July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Pedro Fire destroys 1 structure, burns more than 3,600 acres in Mariposa County". ABC30 Fresno. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 2:08 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 2:25 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 4:12 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 5:17 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ a b "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 5:31 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 6:23 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 6:57 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 7:12 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 10:00 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/31/2024 at 8:19 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/31/2024 at 8:48 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 08/08/2024 at 8:14 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-08.