FRESNO COUNTY, CA – Conditions continue to improve for the Garnet Fire, with containment now at 85%. Just a short time ago, the evacuation orders for 8 zones were lifted. These zones encompass the western, eastern and southern edges of the fire.
The following update was provided by the USFS:
Location: Sierra National Forest, Fresno County
Acres Burned: 59,844
Containment: 85%
Start Date: August 24, 2025
Cause: Lightning
Residents Evacuated: 108
Structures Threatened: 300
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: 2,268
Injuries: 12
Hand Crews: 42
Dozers: 20
Engines: 122
Water Tenders: 76
Special Announcement:
Garnet Fire officials will hold a community meeting onWednesday, September 17, at 5:30 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 Forest Facebook. Please send any questions you would like discussed at the meeting to 2025.garnet.ca@firenet.gov ahead of time.
Note: This will be the last day for a morning and evening incident update. Beginning tomorrow, we will transition to one incident update in the morning.
Current Situation:
Last night, minimal fire activity was observed, and the fire remained within its designated footprint. Crews were actively patrolling the area to identify and suppress any remaining hotspots or smoldering materials along the fire’s perimeter.
Today, efforts will continue to strengthen and improve the containment lines on the north-northwest side of the fire, while the focus shifts toward suppression repair throughout the rest of the affected fire area. Resource advisors are working with firefighters on mitigating the impacts from suppression activities. This work is essential for stabilizing the soil, protecting water quality, and preserving both cultural and natural resources. Specialized equipment has been brought in to complete the critical task of restoring disturbed areas of the forest.
Weather:
The warming trend will continue through Wednesdaywith increased temperatures and lower humidity. The extended forecast calls for increasing clouds and a chance of showers overnight on Thursday.
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 – No Changes
Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies and Garnet fire officials elected to remove evacuation warnings previously placed on Zones K41, K61B, and K76. Additionally, Zones K40, K61A, and K166, which were under evacuation orders, were reduced to evacuation warnings. These zones encompass the southwestern side of the fire.
Previously activated Zones K27, K29, K30, and K31 remain under an evacuation order. Previously activated Zones K26, K60, and K165 remain 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
