FRESNO COUNTY, CA – The Garnet Fire continued to improve overnight with very limited growth. Containment now stands at 87%, and evacuations orders have been removed for a large number of evacuation zones. While still heavy at times, this morning the wind has kept the smoke away from North Fork for the most part. The prospect of rain in the coming days is welcome news to everyone.
Garnet Fire officials will hold an in-person community meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at the Shaver Lake Community Center, located at 41344 CA-168, Shaver Lake, CA 93664. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the current fire situation, suppression repair activities, and to address any public questions.
The following update was provided by the USFS:
Location: Sierra National Forest, Fresno County
Acres Burned: 59,844
Containment: 87%
Start Date: August 24, 2025
Cause: Lightning
Residents Evacuated: 59
Structures Threatened: 31
Structures Destroyed: 0
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casnf-garnet-fire
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casnf-garnet-fire
Public Information: (559) 490-7329
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Email: 2025.garnet.ca@firenet.gov
Personnel: 2,076
Injuries: 13
Hand Crews: 38
Dozers: 27
Engines: 129
Water Tenders: 59
Special Announcement:
Garnet Fire officials will hold an in-person community meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at the Shaver Lake Community Center, located at 41344 CA-168, Shaver Lake, CA 93664. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the current fire situation, suppression repair activities, and to address any public questions.
The meeting will also be broadcast on Sierra National Forest Incident Management YouTube @SierraNF-Incidents and Sierra National ForestFacebook. Please send any questions you would like discussed at the meeting to 2025.garnet.ca@firenet.gov ahead of time.
Current Situation:
The fire continued to smolder and burn overnight in some of the interior patches within the fire’s perimeter. Warmer weather today will help crews and patrols identify and extinguish any remaining hot spots before cooler weather and possible rain begin to enter the area.
Resource Advisors are collaborating with crews today to implement fire suppression repair activities. This work is crucial for stabilizing the soil, protecting water quality, and preserving both cultural and natural resources. Assessments are also being conducted in McKinley Grove, and the Resource Advisors have reported that no Giant Sequoias have been destroyed to date.
Weather:
Warm weather will persist throughout today, with rising temperatures and lower humidity levels. Looking ahead, the extended forecast indicates increasing cloud cover and a likelihood of showers. The chance of rain will rise on Thursday and continue into Friday morning, with a 25% chance of thunderstorms expected on Friday afternoon.
Air Quality:
Smoke from the Garnet Fire continues to affect areas in the direct vicinity of the fire. Smoke will continue to settle in drainages near the fire during evening and early morning hours. You can check your local air quality at: airnow.gov/.
Evacuations and Road Closures – Eight Zones Return to Normal Status
Tuesday afternoon, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and fire officials working the Garnet Fire elected to
remove evacuation warnings previously placed on Zones K26, K28, K32A, K40, K60, K61A, K165 and
K166.
Additionally, Zones K29A, K30B and K31, which were under evacuation orders, were reduced to
evacuation warnings. These zones encompass the western, eastern and southern edges of the fire. Zones K27, K29B and K30A remain under an evacuation order. Zones K29A, K30B and K31 are currently under an evacuation warning.
Full updates on the fire and evacuation maps are available from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The evacuation map is an interactive tool that allows residents to search by their physical address, general location, or evacuation zone.
Forest Closure – No Changes
The Sierra National Forest updated the Forest Closure in response to the full suppression effort on the Garnet Fire. The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors. For a copy of the closure and map, please visit the Sierra National Forest website at: Sierra National Forest | Garnet Fire Closure Order | Forest Service
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