Fire evacuations near Oakhurst lifted Sunday night
A fire south of Oakhurst Sunday prompted authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation of some neighborhoods for several hours until fire crews got control of the blaze.
Residents affected by the fire near Oakhurst along Road 420, Snyder Court and Paulson Lane were told they could return home at 8 p.m Sunday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said.
The fire was reported in the area of Highway 41 and Sundance Lane, south of Oakhurst on Sunday afternoon.
The American Red Cross was setting up a shelter at the Yosemite Lakes Community Church, 43840 Patrick Ave. in Coarsegold.
Sheriff’s spokesman Bill Ward estimated the fire at around 10 acres and said fire crews appeared to have it in hand.
Bridget Webster: 559-441-6304, @bridgetw05
This story was originally published September 13, 2015 at 6:02 PM with the headline "Fire evacuations near Oakhurst lifted Sunday night."