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Creek Fire Rages to More Than 144,000 Acres

NORTH FORK – Fire activity increased overnight due to the Mono wind event and extreme conditions. With red flag warnings still in effect due to high winds and extreme heat, wind driven runs and increased spotting has challenged the efforts of personnel on the front lines. The red flag warning is in effect until 11 pm Tuesday for high temperatures, ...

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Auberry Evacuation Order

AUBERRY – As you likely received the emergency notice on your phone, the Creek Fire has forced an evacuation order to the entire town of Auberry, extending from the San Joaquin River on Powerhouse Rd. to Auberry Rd. in both directions out to Hwy. 168. This includes the points next to Prather & next to Cressman’s General Store. Attached is ...

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Creek Fire Surges to 78,790 Acres Overnight

UPDATE – 2:45 pm – An Evacuation Order has been issued for Southside of Road 200 between Road 221 and Road 222 and all spur roads. Such as Oak Junction Lane Wyle Ranch Road, Lumburg Road and Fast Lane. Road 222 between Road 200 and the Fresno/Madera County Line and all spur roads. Such as Carmen Ranch Road, Ciatana Creek ...

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Forest Service Temporarily Closes Eleven California National Forests, Adds Prohibitions in Others

Image of a smoke-filled forest.

VALLEJO — Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to provide for public safety ...

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Safe and Well Registration Website

Wednesday Sept. 9, 2020 – 10:30 am – If you have safely evacuated from the #CreekFire, please consider registering yourself through the American Red Cross Safe and Well website. This public resource allows family and friends to search for you so they can have the peace of mind that you are well. https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/

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Yosemite Alert: Fire Advisory for Wawona

YOSEMITE – FIRE ADVISORY: Wawona residents and visitors should GET SET and prepare their home and family for the possibility of having to evacuate due to the Creek Fire burning on the Sierra National Forest. This incident may require evacuation in 24 hours or more if the threat increases. An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life ...

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Creek Fire/Peckinpah Fire Incident Updates

UPDATE –  6:00 pm The Creek fire has now scorched more than 36,000 acres in less than 24 hours. Many campers have been sheltering in place in and around Mammoth Pool and Arnold Meadow. The campers at Mammoth Pool are reporting that the fire has extinguished itself around them and they feel safe. Still no word on the shelter in ...

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Big Creek Fire Quickly to 2000 Acres

*Update from Fresno County Sheriff Department* Creek Fire Updates The Creek Fire has triggered an Evacuation Warning for all visitors and residents of Shaver Lake, as far south as Littlefield Road off of Hwy. 168. This is in addition to all of the evacuations below.  Access to Shaver Lake is completely closed to the public due to the Creek Fire. ...

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