O’NEALS – Crews have been called out to a fire on Road 210 about 3 miles west of O’Neals.
The fire, dubbed the Gold Incident, was called in shortly after 1 p.m. this afternoon
It is now at 150 acres burning in farm land and up a steep hill. At this hour, the fire is 25% contained. There are several homes in the area.
Three air tankers and one helicopters are dropping retardant and water on the blaze. So far, resources dispatched to the fire include:
– 6 Cal Fire Engines
– 1 Air Attack
– 3 Air Tankers
– 1 Helicopter
– 4 Cal Fire Dozers
– 2 Privade Dozers
– 4 Hand Crews
– Madera County Support Unit
– 2 Strike Teams are in route
Please find alternative routes to Road 211, as some road closures are being implemented at this time in the area.
We will update you as more information becomes available.
