Creek Fire
Credit: InciWeb

As of 7:44 P.M. 36,000 Acres with 0% Containment

450 Personnel

Location: Both sides of San Joaquin River near Mammoth Pool and the communities of Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake.

This vegetation fire is burning on the Sierra National Forest. The fire is located near the San Joaquin River and the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake. The cause is under investigation. Fire crews, engines, dozers and aircraft are at scene. Crews are challenged today by steep rugged terrain, heavy fuel loading and high temperatures. Additional resources have been ordered including a Type 1 Incident Management Team. The Fire has crossed to the north side of San Joaquin River and is impacting areas near Mammoth Pool. Evacuations and closures remain in effect.

Weather Concerns: Region to see extreme heat over the next few days

Significant Events: Evacuations and Road Closures. Mandatory Evacuations in place for the communities of Big Creek, Huntington Lake and Cascadel Woods. Hwy 168 is closed 2.7 miles east of Prather below the four lanes. Visitors are advised that there is no access to the Shaver Lake area.

Per Sierra National Forest: 
53 individuals were rescued from the Mammoth pool Boat launch area, will be evaluated for injuries, Forest Service continues to make access via vehicles. Information to Follow as it is made available.

Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: 
*Local Emergency Declaration*
As the Director of Emergency Services, Sheriff Tyson Pogue has declared a local State of Emergency for Madera County. The Creek Fire crossed over the San Joaquin River this afternoon and rapidly spread resulting in conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property. The local emergency declaration will be sent ultimately to the Governor’s Office after ratification by the Board of Supervisors.

*COARSEGOLD RODEO GROUNDS SET AS LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION CENTER*
Madera County Animal Services and the Central California Animal Disaster Team are coordinating the large animal evacuation efforts for the Creek Fire.
Please contact
Central California Animal Disaster Team at 559-433-9663 or Madera County Animal Services for assistance or information.

Update 9:12 P.M. Madera County Sheriff's Office Issues Evacuation Order for Beasore Meadows Area Due to Creek Fire

Update 7:25 P.M.  Madera County Sheriff's Office Issues Shelter-In-Place for Creek Fire in Mammoth Pool Lake Area

Update 4:00 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: Creek Fire Evacuation & Road Closure Status

As of 4:00 P.M.:

Mandatory Evacuations:

- Cascadel Woods

- Kinsman Flat Subdivision and nearby residences.

- Mammoth Pool area

- Whiskey Falls area

- Clover Meadow area

- Arnold Meadows Subdivision

- Minarets area

- All campgrounds off Minarets Road (Road 225)

- All campgrounds off Beasore Road north of Grizzley Road

Road Closures:

- Northbound Minarets Road (Rd 225) at Italian Bar Road

- Central Camp Road at Road 274

- Northbound Beasore Road at Grizzley Road

Information Center/Rally Point will at North Fork Elementary School.

Update 3:25 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for CLOVER MEADOW, SURROUNDING CAMPGROUNDS, ARNOLD MEADOW, MINARETS WORK CENTER, CHIQUITO CAMPGROUND AND BEASORE ROAD NORTH TO CLOVER MEADOW due to FIRE. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is being closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call 9 1 1. An evacuation shelter is to be determined.

Update 2:56 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for Cascadel Woods due to FIRE. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is being closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call 9 1 1. An evacuation shelter is to be determined.

Update 2:33 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for WAGNERS STORE/MAMMOTH POOL due to FIRE. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is being closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call 9 1 1. An evacuation shelter is to be determined.

Update 2:11 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for WHISKEY FALLS due to FIRE. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is being closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call 9 1 1. An evacuation shelter is to be determined.

Update 2:00 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: No change in status. Small fires believed to be #CreekFire spot fires. Kinsmen Flat, Rock Creek, Fish Creek mandatory evacuations. Cascadel under evacuation warning. Evacuees should meet at North Fork School where an information center is being established. NB Rd 225 closed.

Update: Sierra National Forest Creek Fire at 5,000 Acres with 0% Containment

Update 1:30 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for Cascadel Woods due to FIRE. There is a potential threat to life and property. Monitor the situation and be prepared to take action immediately. Don’t wait for an evacuation order to leave if you feel threatened. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call (559) 675-7770. If it is an emergency, call 9 1 1.

Update: Smoke from the Creek Fire blocks the sun in Mariposa County

Update: Madera County Sheriff’s Office Issues Evacuation Order and Warnings Due to Creek Fire

September 5, 2020 - Per InciWeb: On Friday September 4, 2020 at about 6:44 PM the Creek Fire started. This fire is burning in the Big Creek drainage between Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake, cause of this fire is under investigation.

Acres: Approximately 2000
Vegetation: Timber, Brush and Understory Litter
Evacuations: Sierra Camp, and Big Creek
Closures: Hwy 168 closed at Huntington Lake Road and at the top of the four lane Cressman's. These are hard closures CHP road block in place.

For the safety of fire crews, and the public who are leaving the area weekend visitors are asked to make alternate plans. Shaver Lake is closed.

More information will be provided when obtained as this is an active initial attack and resources are committed to a full suppression engagement of the Creek Fire.