Gaines Fire burns 1,300 acres, 40 percent contained

Sunday, August 18, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A wildfire in Mariposa County has scorched 1,300 acres, but firefighters reported their containment lines have increased to 40%.

At this time, advisories and road closures near homes by Highway 49 have been lifted.
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The Gaines Fire broke out on Mount Gaines Road and Bear Valley Road on Friday.

The cause is still under investigation.
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