908-acre French Fire in Mariposa County, California, caused by lawn mower on dried grass, destroyed/damaged 18 structures; 3rd mower-linked wildfire this summer.
The French Fire in Mariposa County, California, burned 908 acres on July 4th, caused by a person using a lawn mower on dried annual grass. The fire destroyed or damaged 18 structures and is the third wildfire this summer linked to mowers or weed trimmers in hot, active fire season. The case has been referred to the Mariposa County District Attorney's Office for potential prosecution.
July 19, 2024
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