Latest update from Cal Fire:

Telegraph Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: August 3, 2008 12:00 pm
Date/Time Started: June 25, 2008, 3:15 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
County: Mariposa County
Location: Telegraph Road and Sherlock Road in the Midpines Area.
Acres Burned: 34,091 acres
Containment 95% contained
Expected Containment: Full containment expected on August 4, 2008.
Structures Threatened: No current threat
Structures Destroyed: 21 Residences and 33 Outbuildings
Injuries: 37 minor
Evacuations: 8/2 - All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.

A Local Assistance and Distribution Center has been set up by American Red Cross and Mariposa County. The Center is located at the Midpines Community Center.

For the latest on current evacuations contact (209) 966-1133.

Evacuation Center:
Mariposa Elementary School
5044 Jones St, Mariposa

Cause: Human (Target Shooting)
Estimated Cost: $32.1 million
Resources Committed : 3,171 Personnel (2,013 CAL FIRE)
260 Fire Engines
75 Hand Crews
27 Dozers
44 Watertenders
9 Helicopters
5 Airtankers
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire, Mariposa Sheriffs Department, BLM, USFS, National Park Service, OES, CCC, CHP, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Conditions: No anticipated growth unless a significant event occurs. Interior islands continue to experience significant fire behavior with no direct threat to the primary containment lines. Concerns still remain in the northeastern portion of the fire. Air support will be critical in holding efforts. Fire suppression repair is ongoing. Significant demobilization of resources is in progress.

Road restrictions on Highway 140 East of Mariposa may affect access to Yosemite National Park. Visitors to Yosemite National Park are encouraged to explore other access routes. Various other road restrictions remain in place in and around the fire area. Sherlock Road remains closed to residents. For the latest highway conditions visit Caltrans.

The incident will have a North operations area (Incident Command Team # 6) and a South operations area (Incident Command Team #8).