The fire has burned 19,244 acres since it first broke out on the afternoon of Friday, July 22. CAL FIRE reports 116 homes have been destroyed, along with 66 outbuildings. Currently, the most complex firefighting operation is in the Devil’s Gulch area, with crews working to construct and secure control lines in incredibly steep and rugged terrain. RELATED: Army veteran’s home burned by Oak Fire in Mariposa County Fire crews are battling to control the flames from the ground and from the air as the blaze continues to threaten about 200 more buildings. WATCH: Video captures ‘apocalyptic scene’ as smoke from Oak Fire blankets the sky The Oak Fire started near the Midpines community between Mariposa and Yosemite National Park. By evening, he had reached the Sierra National Forest. Officials are gradually reducing evacuation orders to fire advisories. That means residents are allowed to enter their homes, but should be prepared to leave in case the flames spread further. RELATED: Oak Fire: Newlyweds return to find Mariposa County home in ashes Areas such as Triangle Road, some parts of the Lushmeadows subdivision and all addresses on Highway 140 are now open, but only to residents who live in the area. You can see updates and details on this evacuation map created by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. Areas marked in red are where residents are being ordered to evacuate. Areas in yellow are under fire warnings. Governor Newsom has secured federal funding to keep resources and firefighters moving. Firefighting efforts are being hampered by hot weather with minimal humidity. The fire is also burning in an area with high tree mortality and dense fuels. Video captured by an ABC30 crew shows huge, dark clouds of smoke rising from entire hillsides engulfed in flames. This was the third fire that spread quickly and forced evacuations in the county in two weeks. Firefighters are still trying to fully contain the Washburn fire. RELATED: Track wildfires in Central California and the state with this interactive map Several roads in Mariposa County are closed. Road closure updates can be found on the CAL FIRE page. An evacuation center has been set up by the Red Cross at Mariposa Elementary School. Displaced persons are provided safe shelter, water, meals and more resources. Address of evacuation centers: Animal Evacuation Centers: Officials urge anyone with information to call the Oak Fire tip line: 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473) For the latest updates, photos and videos on the Oak Fire, click here. Full list of Oak Fire stories: READ: Beloved cat found safe after missing as family forced to evacuate home during Oak Fire READ: Army veteran’s home burned by Oak Fire in Mariposa County READ: Oak Fire: Newlyweds return to find Mariposa County home in ashes READ: Oak Fire: Valley air quality expected to worsen due to smoke from Mariposa County wildfire READ: Oak Fire: Red Cross volunteers help more than 50 evacuees WATCH: Video captures ‘apocalyptic scene’ as smoke from Oak Fire blankets the sky READ: Oak Fire: GoFundMe Creates Verified Center for Fundraising READ: Oak Fire: Animal evacuation shelters busy with pets Copyright © 2022 KFSN-TV. All rights reserved.
