Incident Update Alpaugh Fire

Date:
08/21/2026
Time:
10:11 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Alpaugh Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-08-19
Incident Status
Active
Location
Avenue 42 and Road 38, Alpaugh
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tulare
Administration Unit
Unified Command: Tulare County Fire Department and BLM - Central California District
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
3,600
Containment
30%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities