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Periodic thunderstorms have continued over the month of July and there are 8 lightning caused fires being monitored for multiple objectives. Lightning caused fires can take days or weeks to detect because vegetation has to dry out enough to create smoke or visible flames after the storm passes over. Additional …

The fire started at approximately 1:20 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2015. The fire started in the area of Highway 33 and Chorro Grande Trail. It is currently at 200 acres and over 300 firefighters are working the fire as well as 11 air tankers. Highway 33 is closed at …

Crews are continuing mop-up and fire suppression repair operations. Demobilization has begun, releasing unneeded fire equipment and personnel. Motorists driving in the area of the fire on Highway 120, especially after dark, are asked to exercise great caution to avoid fire equipment and crews.

Firefighters continue to aggressively battle the wildland fire and have made good progress with the forward spread of the fire stopped. Fire crews will continue to work through the night in an effort to gain full containment.

Yesterday the fire continued to make rapid runs burning across some portions of containment lines. Heavy smoke over the fire area limited the use of aircraft for much of day. Moderate fire behavior in the evening continued into the overnight hours with active fire spread and long range spotting influenced …

Big Creek Fire is located on Highway 120 between Hells Hollow and Sprague Rd. East of Groveland. Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. …

Big Creek Fire is located on Highway 120 between Hells Hollow and Sprague Rd. East of Groveland. Acreage and containment continue holding steady since yesterday, but the extreme and historically dry fuel conditions remain a serious concern. With frequent spotting, this fire still remains a threat to firefighters and residents. …

Fire crews will remain the area for several days. Updated acreage due to better mapping.

Last Updated: July 30, 2015 8:15 pm Date/Time Started: July 30, 2015 12:40 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Tulare Unit County: Tulare County Location: 5 miles north of the community of Three Rivers near Advance Estimated – Containment: 150 acres – 5% contained