MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: Firefighters spray water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: The Detwiler Fire burns in the hills above town on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: The Detwiler Fire burns in the hills above town on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: Firefighters spray water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: Firefighters spray water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is five percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - A firefighter sprays down flames as the Detwiler fire rages on, near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A firefighter sprays down flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Firefighters watch approaching flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - A real estate sign is surrounded by flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A real estate sign is surrounded by flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Firefighters use bulldozers to bury flames from the Detwiler fire near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Firefighter Sam Goodspeed of the Nevada City Fire Department looks towards approaching flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Firefighters monitor flames on the side of a road as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A firefighter sprays down flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A firefighter (at top) douses flames on a tree as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017.
California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lighting strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of forest. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Mailboxes sit on the ground after being burned by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A burned out car sits next to a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A burned out car sits next to a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A gas line continues to burn at a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 18: Dried grass burns during the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A half burned real estate sign stands on the side of the road during the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Evacuees who declined to give their names react to their situation while camping at a Red Cross evacuation center in Oakhurst, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire has so far burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A man sleeps at an evacuation center in Oakhurst, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire has so far burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A woman sleeps at an evacuation center in Oakhurst, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire has so far burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Smoke rises from a hillside that was burned by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A helicopter drops water on the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A burned out car sits next to the remains of a home burned by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A roadside memorial stands next to an area burned by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A chimney stands in the remains of a home burned by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least 8 structures. The fire is 7 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A Cal Fire firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: A firefighter pulls hose from a fire truck while battling the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Cal Fire firefighters monitor the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: California Department of Corrections inmate fire crews monitor the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Flames approach a home as the Detwiler Fire burns through brush on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Flames approach a home as the Detwiler Fire burns through brush on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa
MARIPOSA, CA - JULY 19: Cal Fire firefighters monitor the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned more than 45,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. The fire is seven percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Firefighters watch as flames surround a home in Mariposa, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire, which has burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures, is currently at 7 percent containment. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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A firefighter works to protect a home in Mariposa, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire, which has burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures, is currently at 7 percent containment. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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An air tanker drops fire retardant on flames as firefighters continue to battle against the Detwiler fire in Mariposa, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire, which has burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures, is currently at 7 percent containment. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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An air tanker drops fire retardant on flames as firefighters continue to battle against the Detwiler fire in Mariposa, California on July 19, 2017.
The Detwiler fire is currently at 7 percent containment and has burned more than 45,000 acres and destroyed eight structures. / AFP PHOTO / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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