MODIS map of the Creek Fire on Sunday at 2:45 A.M. PST
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Update 10:50 P.M. Per CAL FIRE
Update 9:55 P.M. Per InciWeb: As of 9:27 P.M. 73,278 Acres with Total Personnel 846
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.
Outlook: The Creek Fire a fast-moving fire burning on both Districts of the Forest. The fire which started near the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake, moved very quickly prompting several evacuations. Early Saturday afternoon the fire crossed the San Joaquin River and made a run into the Mammoth Pool area. Prompting some members of the public to shelter in place near Wagner’s Store and Campground.
With assistance of the California Army National Guard, 207 people were safely evacuated and assessed for medical needs. The fire burned actively overnight. Crews will be challenged today by steep rugged terrain, heavy fuel loading and high temperatures. Additional resources have been ordered including a Type 1 Incident Management Team. Evacuations and closures remain in effect.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns: Hot and very dry conditions will remain over the Region through Labor Day. RH will be very low, expected terrain driven winds, with temperatures overnight 70-75 degrees and day time 90-95 degrees.
Update 8:50 P.M. Per CAL FIRE: Creek Fire off of Camp Sierra Road and Reddin Road, Northeast of Shaver Lake in Fresno County is 73,278 acres.
- Tollhouse Road at Peterson Road down to Lodge Road
- Beal Fire Road
- Powerhouse Road to the San Joaquin River
An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now.
- An evacuation center for people and small animals is established at Clovis North High School, 2770 E International Ave, Fresno, CA 93730.
If you have safely evacuated from the Creek Fire, please consider registering yourself through the American Red Cross Safe and Well website. This public resource (https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms) allows family and friends to search for you so they can have the peace of mind that you are well.
Update 5:55 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for Sierra Sky Ranch Rd to Madera County line due to Fire.
Update 5:33 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for Sierra Sky Ranch and surrounding area 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.
Update: 5:00 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for Town of North Fork and surrounding area 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.
Update: 4:47 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for Central Camp 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 has been established. Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B)
Update: 4:15 P.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for Bass Lake Basin and surrounding area 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: 4:00 P.M. Per Mariposa County Sheriff's Office: Creek Fire - Fire Advisement for Fish Camp
A Fire Advisement has been issued for the following areas:
Fish Camp - This includes all areas of Fish Camp from the Mariposa County Line to the Yosemite National Park Boundaries. For areas of Fish Camp in Madera County please refer to Madera County Sheriff's Office.
This is NOT a Mandatory Evacuation, this is an advisement only of fire in the area, allowing you to prepare for a potential Evacuation Order should conditions change. Fire conditions can change at any moment so please start to prepare.
Don’t wait for an evacuation order to leave if you feel threatened. If you feel unsafe please leave the area.
For a map of the current Fire Advisement areas click here- https://arcg.is/14je1K0
A Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at the Oakhurst Community Center located at 39800 425B (Fresno Flats Rd) Oakhurst, CA. please stay in your car and wear a mask when contacting Red Cross.
Update: 3:55 P.M. Per Fresno County Sheriff's Office: New Evacuation Orders for #CreekFire. The area west of Tollhouse, along Auberry Road west to Powerhouse Road. Also, Alder Springs, Mile High, Meadow Lakes, Big Sandy, Jose Basin, Italian Bar, Dinkey Creek, Wishon & Courtright Reservoirs.
Update: 1:30 P.M. Yosemite National Park Reports a Fire Advisory is in Effect South of Chinquapin Due to the Creek Fire
Update: 11:16 A.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Warning has been issued for From Mammoth pool trailer park to Road 233 Down Road 225. 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: 10:58 A.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office:
Bass Lake and North Fork are being advised to evacuate ahead of a warning.
Update: 10:50 A.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office:
Update: 10:45 A.M. Per Madera County Sheriff's Office: A Evacuation Order has been issued for Italian Bar Rd from Road 225 to Reddinger Lake 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 has been established. Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B)
Update: 9:28 A.M. Per Fresno County Sheriff's Office:
An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now.
Update: 9:24 A.M. Per Madera County Sheriff: Mammoth Pool rescue is complete. Over 200 evacuated, 20 of those to area hospitals. Two stayed behind after refusing evacuation.
Update: 8:46 A.M. 45,500 acres with 0% Containment.
Update: 8:33 A.M. Sierra National Forest Creek Fire Infrared Map for Sunday, September 6, 2020
September 6, 2020 - CAL FIRE as of 7:27 A.M. 36,000 acres with 0% Containment.
Sierra National Forest Creek Fire Operations Map for Sunday, September 6, 2020 - Includes Large Map
The Fresno County Sheriffs Office is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for the Shaver Lake area from Shaver Lake to Littlefield Road.
Earlier information from Saturday Evening:
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.
