Incident Update Democrat Fire

Date:
05/28/2025
Time:
7:30 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Democrat Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-05-18
Incident Status
Finalized
Location
Highway 178 near Upper Richbar Picnic Area, Sequoia National Forest
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tulare
Administration Unit
Sequoia National Forest, Kern County Fire Department, & Bureau of Land Management Fire
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,700
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

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