50-acre Maria Fire in Calaveras County, California, prompts evacuations, road closure, and 5% containment.

The Maria Fire in Calaveras County, California, has grown to 50 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings. The fire, located near Jesus Maria Road in the Mokelumne Hill/Mountain Ranch area, has led to the closure of the road between Highway 26 and Music Gulch. Cal Fire reports 5% containment of the wildfire as of 8:16 am, with temperatures expected to be around 102-106 degrees and gusty winds in the area.

July 23, 2024
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