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Pedro Fire
A CCTV still of the Pedro Fire as it was burning near Coulterville. The fire is the faint smoke plume in the center.
Date(s)
  • July 30, 2024 (2024-07-30) –
  • present
  • (1 day)
LocationMariposa and Tuolumne counties, California
Statistics
Perimeter10 percent contained
Burned area3,647 acres (1,476 ha; 6 sq mi; 15 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries0
Evacuated>4,000
Structures destroyed1+ destroyed, 3+ damaged, up to 350 threatened
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation

The Pedro Fire is an active wildfire burning in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties in California. The fire began on July 30, 2024, and the cause is currently under investigation. The fire has destroyed one structure and has prompted evacuations in multiple areas. Up to 350 structures are threatened by the fire, and the fire is 10% contained as of July 31, 2024.[1] The fire has destroyed one structure and damaged 3 others.[2] 688 personnel are currently dispatched to extinguish the fire.[2]

The fire is currently the most recent of the 2024 California wildfire season.

Progression

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The 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 is described as having a "moderate to dangerous rate of spread."[1] The fire is currently burning in dry, grassy areas.[1]

Effects

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Evacuations

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The fire has caused the evacuations of several areas in Mariposa and Tuolemne counties, including the Barrett Cove Marina and Recreation area, Piney Creek Road, Arbolada Road and the Hunters Valley Area.[5] 788 personnel were dispatched to the fire, and air tankers have been sent out to extinguish the fire,[3][1] and on August 1 that number dropped to 664.[2]

Damage

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The fire has burned across 3,647 acres of land as of July 31, and has been confirmed to have destroyed one building and damaged 3 others.[2] ~350 buildings remained threatened by the fire.[4]

Growth and containment table

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Date Area burned Personnel Containment
July 30, 2024 at 02:08 PM PDT[6] 100 acres (0 km2) 0
0%
July 30, 2024 at 02:25 PM PDT[7] 100 acres (0 km2) 0
0%
July 30, 2024 at 04:12 PM PDT[8] 600 acres (2 km2) 0
0%
July 30, 2024 at 05:17 PM PDT[9] 600 acres (2 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 05:31 PM PDT[10] 600 acres (2 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 05:31 PM PDT[10] 600 acres (2 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 06:23 PM PDT[11] 900 acres (4 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 06:57 PM PDT[12] 900 acres (4 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 07:12 PM PDT[13] 900 acres (4 km2) 300
0%
July 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM PDT[14] 2,727 acres (11 km2) 300
5%
July 31, 2024 at 08:19 AM PDT[15] 2,727 acres (11 km2) 300
5%
July 31, 2024 at 08:48 AM PDT[16] 2,727 acres (11 km2) 255
7%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/31/2024 at 1:16 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ a b c d "Pedro Fire | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ a b "As Pedro Fire grows in Tuolumne, Mariposa counties, no reported increase in containment". July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Pedro Fire destroys 1 structure, burns more than 3,600 acres in Mariposa County". ABC30 Fresno. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference :10 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 2:08 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  7. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 2:25 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  8. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 4:12 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  9. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 5:17 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ a b "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 5:31 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  11. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 6:23 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  12. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 6:57 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  13. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 7:12 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  14. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/30/2024 at 10:00 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  15. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/31/2024 at 8:19 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  16. ^ "Pedro Fire: Incident Update on 07/31/2024 at 8:48 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
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