They have released this new map to the left and further clarify the location of the blaze reporting it is in the Middle Fork drainage of the the Stanislaus River, 4 miles northwest of Pinecrest. All roads, local businesses and recreation areas are open.
Forest Officials call the terrain very steep and rugged with critically dry vegetation, hardwood slash, brush and timber. Two injuries have been reported, but there are no details on what they entail.
Forest Officials say crews are dealing with loose rocks and trees falling downhill. They say today dozers will continuing to put in line and tying in roads along ridge tops. Hand crews will keep constructing containment lines.
A total 365 fire fighters are on scene. Resources include: 12 hand crew, 2 water tenders, 4 helicopter, 10 engines, 3 dozer, 5 helitak, and 7 fixed wings. The agencies working on the blaze are the US Forest Service, Cal-Fire, California Highway Patrol, Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, Caltrans, PG&E.
One added note, Tuolumne County Health Officials continue to advise residents to limit exposure to smoky conditions, notably those with medical conditions, the elderly and young children. The fire is expected to burn for an extended period.
PHOTOS ARE FROM the MyMotherlode.com website. You might be able to see the maps better/larger there.
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