Crews are continuing to gain containment on the Oak Fire in Mariposa County. CAL FIRE reports there was no growth on the fire overnight and containment increased to 76%.
The wildfire has scorched 19,244 acres since it first sparked on the afternoon of Friday, July 22nd.
CAL FIRE reports that 116 houses have been destroyed, along with 66 outbuildings.
Currently, the most complex firefighting operation is in the Devil's Gulch area, with crews working to build and secure control lines in incredibly steep and rugged terrain. Fire personnel are fighting to control the flames from ground and from air, as the wildfire continues to threaten about 200 more buildings.