Update:Vegetation Fire In La Grange
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Update at 8:35 p.m.: The forward progress of the fire has been stopped at 12.5 acres. Evacuation orders currently remain in place for Picadero Road. All other evacuations have been reduced to warnings. Crews will remain in the area mopping up. Click here for updated evacuation orders and warnings.
Update at 8:21 p.m.: The following are the latest evacuation areas due to the Band fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:
Picadero Rd
Banderilla- From Ranchito to Picadero (South Side Only)
EVACUATION WARNINGS:
Banderilla- From El Camp Dr to Rastro Way
Paraiso Way- From Banderilla to Dolorosa St
Ranchito- From Zelma to Banderilla
Rastro Way- From Laredo St to Banderilla
Laredo St- From Rastro Way to Banderilla
Original post at 7:51 p.m.: La Grange, CA– A vegetation fire located in the 9700 block of Picadero Way in La Grange has grown to ten acres and is threatening structures. Emergency units are currently going door to door to notify residents. Several roads have been closed in the vicinity, including Ranchito at Zelma Way, Banderilla at Picadero, and Ranchito at Banderilla. Residents in the affected zone are being urged to evacuate immediately. A temporary evacuation point has been established at Don Pedro Elementary School, located at 2411 Hidalgo in La Grange.
Power has been shut off in the area as a safety precaution. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area. For non-emergency support, residents may call the Mariposa Health and Human Services Agency at (209) 432-9227. Callers should leave their name and number to receive a return call from a team member.
An evacuation map can be found here.
