Fires in Madera County
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Burned Out Truck and Trailer
Click Here for Tuesday Information for Sky Fire in Madera County Near Oakhurst - June 23, 2015
Update: 7:00 P.M. Holding at 500 acres with 95% containment
Update: 5:44 A.M. 500 acres with 95% containment
Estimated Containment Date - Friday June 26th, 2015 approx. 06:00 PM
The Sky Fire transitioned to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 management organization this morning at 6:00 AM.
Crews will continue fire line suppression repair and mop-up on all parts of the fire. Resource Advisors from the Forest Service identified the extent of suppression repair needed. Those repairs can vary depending upon the intended use of the affected area after the fire. The fire continues to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days.
Sky Ranch Road remains closed. The fire area is still a dangerous place due to snags, active fire, and fire personnel working and equipment travelling along the road.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 6/24/2015, 5:44:13 AM |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Vehicle |
| Date of Origin | Thursday June 18th, 2015 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | Sky Ranch Road |
| Incident Commander | Charlotte Jordan |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 320 |
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| Size | 500 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Friday June 26th, 2015 approx. 06:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Fuels are drier than normal, heavy dry brush. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | No night operations |
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| Remarks | The fire transitioned to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 management organization this morning. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | Warming and drier conditions returning by midweek as high pressure builds over the region. |
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