Wildfire News

The King Fire is located in the canyon of the South Fork of the American River, northeast of the community of Pollock Pines. The fire is currently traveling to the east/northeast, and northwest with a rapid rate of spread. The fire is burning in steep terrain located in the South …

Last night’s operational briefing indicated an additional 30 percent containment of the fire. There are still a few isolated heat sources along the fires perimeter with most of the heat dispersed through the fires interior. Crews continue to patrol containment lines and address hot spots as needed. Isolated heat sources …

Last night’s infrared flight revealed there are a few isolated heat sources along the fires perimeter with most of the heat dispersed through the fires interior. Areas of intense heat seem to concentrate in three main areas. These areas are north end of the fire and two areas in the …

The Fire is located within the designated wilderness of the Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County and is currently within Little Yosemite Valley between Half Dome and Mount Starr King on both sides of the Merced River.

Acres burned: 4 ,933, containment: 50%, estimated containment: 9/21/14

Meadow Fire at 4,906 acres, 23% contained. The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The cables have been closed since Sunday night, September 7, due to a wildfire. The Meadow Fire, located east of Half Dome and near Little …

Firefighters are continuing to build and reinforce containment lines. There continues to be a threat to the Bass Lake Heights community. Access to the fire is difficult due to steep terrain and several structures in the Wildland Urban Interface. Firefighters are experiencing extreme fire behavior conditions due to drought and …

Fire is burning in a mix of grass, brush, oak and pine trees Firefighters are working in extreme conditions; high heat, low humidity, with the potential for erratic winds. Firefighters continue to make great progress on strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots around the fire perimeter. The Fire …

The King Fire is currently located in the canyon of the South Fork of the American River north of the community of Pollock Pines. Public Meeting: Tuesday night at the Camino Seventh-day Adventist Church. 3521 Carson Road, Camino 95709.Evacuations: Mandatory Evacuation Orders are in place for the following: Eastside of …

The King Fire is located in the canyon of the South Fork of the American River, northeast of the community of Pollock Pines. The fire is currently traveling to the east/northeast, and northwest with a rapid rate of spread. The fire is burning in steep terrain located in the South …

Firefighters are working to increase and strengthen containment lines. Resources continue to mop up and fire suppression repair has begun.