Oak Fire: All evacuation orders and fire advisements lifted, roads open as containment reaches 86%

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Crews are inching closer to full containment on the Oak Fire in Mariposa County.

CAL FIRE reports there was no growth on the fire overnight, and containment increased to 86%.

The wildfire has scorched 19,244 acres since it first sparked on the afternoon of Friday, July 22.

As full containment nears, officials lifted all evacuation orders and fire advisements in the area Thursday afternoon.

All roads are back open.

CAL FIRE reports 127 houses have been destroyed, along with 66 outbuildings.

RELATED: Army veteran’s home burned down by Oak Fire in Mariposa County

The Oak Fire was sparked near the community of Midpines between Mariposa and Yosemite National Park.

RELATED: Oak Fire: Newly married couple return to find Mariposa County home in ashes

Governor Newsom secured federal funding to keep resources and firefighters moving in.

RELATED: Track wildfires across Central California and the state with this interactive map

An evacuation center that was set up by the Red Cross at Mariposa Elementary School officially closed Wednesday afternoon.

However, the local assistance center set up at Mariposa County High School will remain open through Thursday because of the demand. It will be open from 9 am to 7 pm.

Officials are urging anyone who needs information to call the Oak Fire information line: 844-MMU-FIRE (844-668-3473)

For the latest developments, photos and videos on the Oak Fire, click here.

Full list of stories on the Oak Fire:

READ: Beloved cat found safe after going missing as family forced to evacuate home during Oak Fire

READ: Army veteran’s home burned down by Oak Fire in Mariposa County

READ: Oak Fire: Newly married couple return to find Mariposa County home in ashes

READ: Oak Fire: Valley air quality expected to worsen due to smoke from Mariposa County wildfire

READ: Oak Fire: Red Cross volunteers helping more than 50 evacuees

WATCH: Video captures ‘apocalyptic scene’ as Oak Fire smoke blankets skies

READ: Oak Fire: GoFundMe sets up verified hub for fundraisers

READ: Oak Fire: Animal evacuation shelters busy with pets

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