NORTH FORK—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that a 65 year old Whittier man has died as a result of the ongoing Whiskey Fire.
MCSO states that at approximately 1:30pm on July 3, the man was driving a tractor on his property in the 59000 block of Road 225 in North Fork, when it is believed a brake failure caused him to lose control of the equipment. The tractor ultimately collided with several objects on the property, coming to rest and sparking a fire, igniting the tall grass in the area. A neighbor who witnessed the incident attempted to pull him to safety, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
For up to the date information on the Whiskey Fire check our article here.
A CalFire tanker drops retardant near the Whiskey Fire on July 3rd, 2023. Photo courtesy of Wade Wheeler
