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Incident Update Paloma Fire

Date:: 09/30/2025
Time:: 10:41 AM

Incident Facts

Name: Paloma Fire
Start Date/Time: 2025-09-30
Incident Status: Active
Location: Paloma Road and Hornitos Road
Type: Wildfire
Cause: Under Investigation
Counties: Mariposa
Administration Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size: 87
Containment: 90%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to strengthen control lines and mop up.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines: 5
Water Tenders: 2
Hand Crews: 2
Other: 2
Total Personnel: 53