The Sheriff’s Office of Mariposa issued a statement on Sunday afternoon that it was aware of militias in the Mariposa area during the Oak Fire, but the group was requested by law enforcement agencies and agencies responding to the Oak Fire. He added that.
The sheriff’s office said it was responding after receiving many inquiries about why the office “activated” the militia.
“This post is intended to clarify that we are not activating them and they are acting on their own polite agreement. We are working with their efforts. We thank the efforts of other private groups and organizations that are helping our community, “said the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office post also does not mean that agents “do not support” community groups that support people affected by the oak fire, but “a management and command structure has been put in place for this purpose. It is important for the safety of the general public and staff. ” .. “
Earlier on Sunday, the Mariposa County District Attorney’s Office posted on Facebook that it would prosecute cases of looting or fraud “to the fullest extent” of the law in connection with the oak fire.
The post did not specify whether there was a looting or fraud case.
According to Cal Fire, Oak Fire has spread to 14,281 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday.
Wildfire, burning since then Friday afternoon in Mariposa CountyEvacuated about 6,000 people in a forced evacuation order. Ten structures have been destroyed and nearly 2,700 have been threatened.
The community meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 7 pm at Mariposa County High School.
