Mariposa County fires spark evacuations in 2 counties

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A occurrence ignited successful Mariposa County has grown to astir 4,000 acres connected Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders successful 2 counties.

Mariposa County's "1-4 Fire" ignited conscionable earlier 6 p.m. aboriginal Tuesday evening connected Dutchman Creek Road successful Raymond, northeast of Eastman Lake.

Since its ignition, Cal Fire reports the flames person consumed 3,802 acres, with 15% of it contained. An evacuation bid has been acceptable successful spot successful Mariposa County's Zone 435.

Due to the fire's proximity to the region line, evacuation orders person been acceptable successful spot for the following zones successful Madera County:

• MAD-E0533
• MAD-E0647
• MAD-E0651
• MAD-E0783

Additionally, evacuation warnings person been acceptable successful spot successful the following Madera County zones:

• MAD-E0459
• MAD-E0461
• MAD-E0535

Also burning conscionable miles adjacent successful Mariposa County is besides the "1-3 Fire" located connected Preston Road and West Westfall successful Raymond. The flames person reached 151 acres with 30% containment.

No authoritative origin for either occurrence has been released.