Telegraph Fire - 26,130 acres 10%

CA-MMU-Telegraph Fire: 12 homes and 27 Outbuildings destroyed, Over 200 homes evacuated, 2,000 are still threatened in the communities of Midpines, Mariposa, Greeley Hill, Coulterville, Bear Valley, and Mt. Bullion Camp.
A mandatory evacuation is in place for Midpines.

Telegraph Fire Perimeter Map
07-28-08
Credit: GeoMac/Modis/California fire News

Electrical problems: To protect firefighters battling flames beneath power lines, electricity was cut to a wide area fire officials said. James Guidi Jr., a spokesman for Pacific Gas & Electric, said the transmission line that fed power to Yosemite was destroyed in the fire on Saturday, and that firefighters cut the area's power grid for safety reasons.
Mobile generators were being set up to restore power to the whole park and about 500 customers nearby by Monday evening. In all, about 1,000 customers in the area had lost power, Guidi Jr. said.
Information: Call (209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785

News and notes: Telegraph (CA-MMU-9779) as of midnight yesterday has burned 26,130 acres and is 10% contained. So far 2,000 residences are threatened, 12 residences destroyed and 27 outbuildings destroyed.
The fire is expected to move in all directions. There are significant road closures in the area of the fire. The power to Yosemite Valley is out. The water supply system for the Mariposa Public Utility District is threatened. Repeater sites and Mount Bullion Conservation Camp are threatened.
The northeast flank of the fire is posing an immediate threat to the Stanislaus National Forest within the Federal responsibility area. Accessibility problems continue to damper suppression efforts due to terrain that is bisected by deep drainages, rock outcrops, and the Merced River Canyon.
The northeast end of the community of Mariposa (Avaca Vale, French Camp, and penny royal Roads) is being impacted by the fire at this time.
A pre-evacuation advisement was issued to the communities of Mid pines, and Briceburg. Active fire behavior is being observed in all directions primarily in the south and east flanks near the advisement areas.

Telegraph Fire:
Last Updated:	July 28, 2008, 6:30 am
Date/Time Started:	June 25, 2008, 3:15 pm
Administrative Unit:	CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
County:	Mariposa County
Location:	Telegraph Road and Sherlock Road in the Midpines Area.
Acres Burned:	26,130 acres
Containment:	10% contained
Structures Threatened:	2,000 residences in the communities of Midpines, Briceburg, Mariposa, Greenley Hill, Coulterville, Bear Valley, and Mt. Bullion Camp
Structures Destroyed:	12 Residences and 27 Outbuildings
Injuries:	3 minor
Evacuations:	An evacuation order is in place for the Midpines community. A pre-evacuation advisement was issued for the communities of Midpines and Briceburg. Evacuation warnings are in place for residences in the immediate area of the fire, which include the communities east of North Highway 49 at Mykleoaks Road south to the Highway 140 junction and communities west of Highway 140 from Mariposa north to Briceburg. Evacuation Center: Mariposa Elementary School 5044 Jones St, Mariposa
Cause:	Human (Target Shooting)
Resources Committed :	2,543 Personnel (1,455 CAL FIRE) 268 Fire Engines 46 Hand Crews 39 Dozers 30 Watertenders 12 Airtankers 12 Helicopters
Cooperating Agencies:	CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire, Mariposa Sheriffs Department, BLM, USFS, National Park Service, OES, CCC, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Conditions:	The fire is burning in the Merced River Drainage, on both sides of the river. The fire is burning with a rapid rate of spread in multiple directions. Accessibility problems due to steep and rocky terrain. Active fire behavior is being observed in all directions primarily on the south and east flanks. A Community Meeting is being planned for night at the Mariposa High School. Click Here for more information. CAL FIRE Incident Command Team #8 is in command of the fire.
Fire Information:	(209) 966-4784 or (209) 966-4785 Evacuation Hotline: (209) 966-1133 (recorded)

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Yosemite Park - 7/28 at 6:30am - Fire has not directly impacted park lands, Telegraph Fire is currently Burning Outside (West) of Yosemite National Park.
The power to Yosemite Valley is out.

Yosemite National Park roads, trails, and services are open. Regional air quality may be compromised due to the fire, with hazy conditions throughout parts of the park.
Yosemite National Park General Information (including roads and weather) - 209/372-0200

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Red Cross shelter Info: as of Monday July 28, 2008 08:30 am

Two Red Cross Shelters have been established at:

Mariposa Elementary School

544 Jones Street, Mariposa 95338

Population for Sunday night: 17

Greeley Hill Community Center

10332 Fiske Road, Greeley Hill 95311

Population for Sunday night: 9
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Radio Communications: CDF Command- 4, Nifc C-3, C-6, C-10, White2 & 3, NIFC tacs 1-7,
Air Tactics -22, 168.350 Deck, 122.575 Air/Ground, 134.875 CALCORD