Incident Update Colorado Fire

Date:
09/07/2026
Time:
10:02 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Colorado Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-09-01
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 140 and Colorado Road
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Mariposa
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
233
Containment
98%
Structures Threatened
45
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
2
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Mariposa County

  • 552

Evacuation Warnings

Mariposa County

  • 550
  • 551
  • 553

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
5
Hand Crews
1
Total Personnel
25