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July 29, 2015 - Willow Fire in Madera County
Location: Northeast of North Fork, Bass Lake Ranger District, in the Sierra National Forest.
Acres Burned: 2,077
Structures Threatened: 450
Containment: 30%
Structures Destroyed: 0
Fire Started:July 25th, 2015
Injuries: 2 (Heat related)
Cause:Human
Total personnel assigned to the Fire: 1487
Summary
The fire remained active throughout the night as it continued to burn into the scar of the North Fork Fire of 2001. Firefighters will continue with the construction of direct and in-direct containment lines today. Air resources will continue to support handcrews as soon as smoke conditions clear and allow for safe aerial operations. With the re-opening of Road 274, the public is reminded to drive with caution as firefighting equipment will be traveling along local roads into the Willow Fire area.High temperatures and low relative humidity are expected in the fire area again today. Another weather system is expected over the fire area in the next few days with anticipated dry thunderstorms on Thursday.The communities surrounding the Willow Fire can expect to see smoke throughout the day and into the evening. Outdoor activities should be planned for times when smoke levels are low. Upslope winds occur during the day, which will often take smoke into higher elevations. In the evening these winds change direction and bring smoke back downslope. For more information about the smoke impact, please visit the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District website at http://valleyair.org/wildfires.htm.Evacuations
The Central Camp area and Douglas Station Rd above Trails End was evacuated due to the fire.
Road Closures
Willow Canyon Rd is closed. Central Camp Rd is closed. Autumn Ridge Rd (8S09) is closed. Douglas Ranger Station Rd is closed at Trails End.
Campground Closures
Gaggs, Whiskers, and Whiskey Falls campgrounds are closed.
Fire Information: (559) 877-7449
