Tag Archives: Lake

On Friday evening a fire began burning near Avocado Lake that scorched 65 acres. One family did everything they could to defend their home before fire crews arrived. With the work of 300 firefighters and assistance from air tankers and helicopters crews got a grip on the fire Friday evening. …

The Bass Lake community is already planning their 4th of July celebration, but another dry year and the high fire danger is causing them to change a tradition on the lake. Instead of a firework show, they’ll have a laser light show on the lake for the first time. Dry conditions …

A 10-acre brush fire is burning near Millerton Lake in Fresno County. Cal Fire crews are working to contain the fire, which was reported around 4:30 p.m. near Auberry Road and Old Millerton Road. Cal Fire officials say no homes are threatened at this point. Some homeowners in the area …

Park Rangers say they expect to see hundreds of visitors throughout the Memorial Day weekend, even with below-normal water levels. Experts say, the lake could get even lower. For more on Millerton Lake hours and fees, visit: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587

Crews pulled a girl out of the water near Mackenzie point at Millerton Lake on Sunday. Rangers say, once they started looking, lifeguards found her, unconscious, within two minutes. She had been under water though, for some time. The area is known for the shoreline dropping off suddenly. Witnesses say her father …