Incident Update Democrat Fire

Date:
05/19/2025
Time:
9:33 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Democrat Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-05-18
Incident Status
Active
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
1,000
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities