Authorities in Mariposa County have issued mandatory evacuation orders on a number of streets and a shelter-in-place order at a hospital after a wildfire broke out early Thursday evening.
The Mariposa County Sheriff first posted on social media about the so-called French Fire at around 6:30 p.m. Residents who live on the following roads have been order to evacuate as of 8:15 p.m. Hospital Rd. -- From Silver Creek to the end Grosjean Rd.Alta Vista Rd.Avoca ValeOld Hwy North from 140 to Wild Peach including Wild Peach both sides of the roadwaySlaughterhouse Rd.Williams Rd.Campbell Rd.Pine St.Dexter ViewDeputies are in the areas making door-to-door notifications.
, Cal Fire's Madera-Mariposa-Merced unit confirmed that the French Fire was 400 acres and 0% contained. So far there is no word on what the response from Cal Fire and local fire crews has been.Additionally, Highway 140 is closed between Smith Rd. to West Whitlock. There are multiple other road closures.Authorities have set up a temporary evacuation point at the New Life Christian Church located at 5089 Cole Rd. in Mariposa.Residents are advised to stay out of the fire area.
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