Update: Waltz Fire burns 500 acres in Mariposa County

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Updated: 2:59 p.m. June 5

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 12:50 p.m. June 5

Initial location: South Waltz Road, Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Waltz Fire

Waltz Fire initially started today at 12:50 p.m. on South Waltz Road, Cathey's Valley in Mariposa County, California.

It has burned 500 acres after being active for two hours, an increase of 225 acres since the last update. 75 firefighters have been assigned to respond to the blaze.

Eight engines, four water tenders, two helicopters, three dozers and two hand crews will be working to control 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-Merced1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM.