Incident Update Palmer Fire

Date:
09/05/2024
Time:
6:35 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Palmer Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
West Palmer Ave, Northeast of Coalinga
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Fresno
Administration Unit
Fresno County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
25
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire is contained at 25 acres in annual grass. Firefighters will remain at scene for the next several hours reinforcing containment lines. 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
10