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Gaines Fire

Gaines Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: June 14, 2012 6:45 pm   FINAL
Date/Time Started: June 12, 2012 12:45 pm  
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit 
County: Mariposa County  
Location: Mount Gaines Road and Hornitos Road, Northwest of Catheys Valley, near the community of Hornitos.  
Acres Burned: 1,667 acres  
Containment 1,667 acres - 100% contained  
Threatened: Structure threat has been mitigated.  
Evacuations: Evacuations will be lifted at 9:00 p.m. All Corbets Creek area residents will be allowed to return to their homes.  
Injuries: 1  
Cause: Bird into the 70 KV power lines 
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Mariposa County Fire, Merced County Fire, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.  
Total Fire Personnel: 199 at peak 6/12  
Engines: 2 fire engines (24 at peak 6/12)  
Fire crews: 2 fire crews (5 at peak 6/12)  
Airtankers: 4 at peak 6/12  
Helicopters: 4 at peak 6/12  
Dozers: 6 at peak 6/12  
Water tenders: 6 at peak 6/12  
Conditions: Crews will remain on scene through today to continue line construction, and mop up and patrol.  

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