TCU September Lightning Complex

100% Contained
13,869 Acres
4 Counties: Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Legend

Date Started
09/02/2025 4:05 PM

Last Updated
09/14/2025 9:48 PM

Cause
Lightning

Incident Maps and Reports

3D Map

Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit

Incident Management Team
Central Valley Incident Management Team

Location
Multiple locations across Calaveras, Tuolumne County, San Joaquin County and Stanislaus County

[37.998587,-120.475152]

Reports
Status reports

Situation Summary

All fires within the complex are 100 percent contained. Property owners affected by the fires in Tuolumne County can visit the Local Assistance Center at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds today and tomorrow 9/13-14/2025 from 9am to 7pm to obtain resources as they transition into the recovery phase.

Additionally, the FREE community disposal event at the Chinese Camp School will be available for Smoke Damaged debris and spoiled food today 9/13/25 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Federal Assistance

California secures federal assistance to support response to the TCU Lightning Complex Fire in Calaveras County

Incident Photos and Videos

2025 TCU September Lightning Complex | Flickr

Contact Information

Media and Information Line
209-754-5527

Agency Information

Social Media

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Icon	Description
	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 4}
	Normal ^{Reference 5}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 6}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.