EnvironmentGunfire Caused Destructive Blaze Near California's YosemiteAugust 7, 2017(AP) - Fire investigators say gunfire caused a wildfire near Yosemite National Park that destroyed 131 structures, including 63 homes, last month.
Detwiler Fire: New 100-Acre Spot Fire, While Some Evacuations LiftedJuly 27, 2017Some of the evacuations were lifted for the Detwiler Fire, while a new 100-acre fire sparked in the area.
EnvironmentCrews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near YosemiteJuly 25, 2017Fire crews have made gains against the Detwiler Fire blaze that has scorched 78,900 acres of dense brush and dead trees near Yosemite National Park. CAL FIRE says the blaze is 60 percent contained.
EnvironmentMonday Update: Detwiler Fire 60 Percent ContainedJuly 24, 2017Update 6:54 p.m.: The fire has burned 78,900 acres and is 60 percent contained.
EnvironmentContainment Grows For Detwiler FireJuly 21, 2017July 22, UPDATE 1:39 p.m.: CAL FIRE continues to estimate the Detwiler Fire at 75,200 acres with 30 percent containment. It has destroyed more than 100 homes and outbuildings, and another 1,500 structures remain threatened.
EnvironmentEstimated 5,000 People Evacuated From Mariposa County Due To Detwiler FireJuly 20, 2017 | Bob MoffittMost of the Detwiler Fire evacuees are staying in hotels, or with family or friends.
Help For Animals Affected By The Detwiler FireJuly 19, 2017 | Bob MoffittThere are ways for Detwiler Fire evacuees to connect with people who are able to take their animals temporarily.
EnvironmentWednesday Update: Detwiler Fire Prompts New EvacuationsJuly 19, 2017Evacuation orders were issued for the town of Coulterville due to the Detwiler Fire burning in the rugged mountains of Mariposa County outside of Yosemite National Park, which has scorched 45,724 acres and is 7 percent contained. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Detwiler Fire Closes Roads Into YosemiteJuly 19, 2017 | Rich IbarraHighway 140 through Mariposa is shut down, so park visitors must either enter from the north along Highway 120 or the south from Highway 41.
Detwiler Fire Continues To Grow, Remains 5 Percent ContainedJuly 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 9:22 p.m.: CAL FIRE says the Detwiler Fire has grown to 25,000 acres and is at 5 percent contained.
