Update: Dawson Fire burns 100 acres in Mariposa County

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Updated: 1:04 p.m. May 17

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12:24 p.m. May 17

Initial location: J59 and Old La Grange Road, La Grange, Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Tuolumne Calaveras Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dawson Fire

Dawson Fire initially started today at 12:24 p.m. at J59 and Old La Grange Road, La Grange in Mariposa County, California.

It has burned 100 acres after being active for less than an hour, an increase of 25 acres since the last update. At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Eight engines, two water tenders, one helicopter, two dozers and two hand crews will be working to suppress the fire. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-MoccasinPeak

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM.