Incident Update Springs Fire
- Date:
- 05/06/2025
- Time:
- 5:58 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Springs Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-05-06
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Avenue 56 and Road 272
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Tulare
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Tulare Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 1,700
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- 1
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters responded to a fast-moving wildfire burning in dry grass near the area of Fountain Springs southeast of Ducor. Ground and Air resources made great efforts with all the high winds to stop the forward progress of the fire. The fire has burned into Kern County and resources from Kern County are assisting with firefighting efforts. All structure threats have been mitigated. Firefighters will continue to work through the night to secure additional containment as temperatures cool and fire conditions improve.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 14
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Helicopters
- 1
- Dozers
- 4
- Hand Crews
- 6
- Other
- 10
- Total Personnel
- 250
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Fire Department, Tulare County Fire Department, Porterville Fire Department, Farmersville Fire Department. |