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Battle continues statewide against 11 wildfires, at more than 113,000 acres

As firefighters continue to bring the Detwiler Fire closer to its conclusion, with the blaze 50% contained by Monday morning, they join more than 6,100 across the state working to get 11 wildfires under control.

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The Detwiler Fire is active at night, and a scientist says that’s relatively new

A prolonged drought, tall grasses, steep terrain and erratic winds are making the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, CA difficult to control.

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PG&E restoring power to Mariposa as quickly as possible

When the July 16 Ditwiler Fire roared through Hunter’s Valley, Cathys Valley, the Mt. Bullion area and towards the town of Mariposa, it destroyed hundreds of wooden power poles, electrical lines and transformers, leaving 11,000 customers without electricity.

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No water, no power, no gas. Just hope remains for victims of the Detwiler Fire

Some residents of the area around Mariposa returned to their homes after the Mariposa fire ripped through. The fire has destroyed at least 58 homes.

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Hunters Valley family loses decades-old home to Detwiler Fire

Robin Falany, whose family has lived on Hunters Valley Ranch for decades, learned his home burned to the ground in the Detwiler fire in Mariposa County.

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‘No plans’ to evacuate Mariposa jail as Detwiler Fire moves away from facility

Mariposa County Detention Facility on Thursday did not need to be evacuated, officials said, as the Detwiler Fire swelled in size.

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National Night Out comes to Oakhurst Aug. 1

Oakhurst’s version of National Night Out will be held 6-9 p.m., Aug. 1, in the Old Mill Shopping Center parking lot near Payless Shoes.

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Evacuation advisories lifted in south Mariposa County

The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office reported that evacuation advisories have been lifted for South County Mariposa as of noon Tuesday.

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Detwiler Fire nears its end with no growth reported overnight

Blaze remains at 78,900 acres, now 65% contained.

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Detwiler Fire morning update: 78,900 acres, 65% contained

The Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County held at 78,900 acres and was 65% contained Tuesday morning, Cal Fire said.

Crime

Three alleged Detwiler Fire looters arrested in Yaqui Gulch

There were also needles and a methamphetamine pipe in their vehicle, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Red Cross to offer help to victims of Detwiler Fire

The American Red Cross will be at the Detwiler Fire Local Assistance Center in Mariposa on Tuesday, July 25, at the Mariposa County High School Gymnasium located at 5074 Old Highway N from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Crime

Boating under the influence, increased crime in North Fork: Madera County Sheriff’s Log, July 17-23

On July 22, a Madera County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vessel on Bass Lake due to various violations of Harbor and Navigation codes. It was found the person was operating the equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and negligent operations endangering life and limb of themselves and those on the lake. They were arrested and booked into Madera County Jail.

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