Incident Update Fresno June Lightning Complex
- Date:
- 06/28/2024
- Time:
- 6:42 PM
Information Line: 559-356-5041
Incident Facts
- Name
- Fresno June Lightning Complex
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-06-24
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Multiple fires east of the Sanger Area
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Lightning
- Counties
- Fresno
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 10,669
- Containment
- 39%
- Structures Threatened
- 502
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
There was minimal fire activity throughout the day, fire crews continued to strengthen containment lines and work on extinguishing hot spots. Utility crews continue to work within and around the fire's perimeter. The complex consists of three large fires in Eastern Fresno County as well as several smaller fires. Over the weekend, we will continue to see an increase in temperatures and low relative humidity which could contribute to increased fire activity. As Evacuation Orders and Warnings change, we ask that you continue to drive safely throughout the fire area.
Current fire updates:
Flash/Bolt Fire - Palomino & Elwood Rd, Wonder Valley area, 10,375 acres, 37% contained.
Hog Fire - Watts Valley & Hog Mt. Rd, 293 acres, 90% contained.
Strike Fire - 1 acre, 100% contained.
Fire is impacting communication and power infrastructure.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Fresno County
- Mandatory Evacuation Orders for Zones: K73 North, K75 South of Elwood Road.
Evacuation Warnings
Fresno County
- Evacuation Warning for Zones: K93, K72, K134, K73 South, K77, K75 North of Elwood Road.
Be prepared to leave.
Evacuation Centers
Road Closures
- Silver Lane North of Hwy 180
- Fulgham Lane North of Hwy 180
- Elwood Road North of Hwy 180
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 108
- Water Tenders
- 32
- Helicopters
- 10
- Dozers
- 25
- Hand Crews
- 41
- Total Personnel
- 1620
Cooperating Agencies
Name | Phone | Address | URL |
---|---|---|---|
Cooperating Agencies: CAL OES, California Conservation Corps, PG&E, Southern California Edison, Fresno County Public Works, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Highway Patrol, Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Fresno County Emergency Operations Center, Verizon, City of Orange Cove, Dunlap Band of Mono Indians, Traditional Choinumni Tribe, Cold Springs Rancheria, Waksatchi Michahai Tribe. |