Public Safety · Dos Palos, CA
Sand Fire Near Dos Palos Fully Contained Oct. 17 After Burning 78 Acres
The Sand Fire was discovered at 11:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Sand Slough Road and Turner Island Road near Dos Palos in Merced County, California. Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit crews achieved 100% containment by Saturday afternoon, with the fire having consumed 78 acres. No cause for the fire had been determined as of the 2:28 p.m. update. Full containment means a control line surrounds the entire perimeter, though the fire may continue to burn within that boundary.