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The Willow Fire on Saturday afternoon
Credit: Sheryl Leisure - Horse Power Graphics

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Willow Fire in Madera County Near Bass Lake

Update: Sunday 7:55 P.M.



1,521 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

Incident Overview

The Willow fire continued to grow and is estimated to be 1,521 acres.

It began at 2:30 pm on July 25, 2015 in the Sierra National Forest. 

It started near Road 274 between Central Camp Road and Willow Canyon Drive. 

The fire is burning through a mix of tall grass, brush, and timber; and the area has a heavy concentration of fallen dead trees from past fires, drought, and beetle kill. 

Short range spotting and active burning has been observed and expected to continue as temperatures rise. Crews and engines have made positive progress on the ground, and have been supported with air resources. A very large airtanker (VLAT), two more airtankers, and five helicopters are currently assigned to the incident.

Road 274 and most adjacent roads near Central Camp are closed. Gaggs and Whiskers campgrounds have been evacuated and closed.

There are 450 structures currently threatened by the fire. 

Residents of Central Camp have been placed under mandatory evacuation and additional evacuation advisories have been issued in the Cascadel Woods. 

The Willow Fire is currently 5% contained, and an estimated 785 personnel have been ordered to fight the blaze.

Basic Information

Current as of 7/26/2015, 7:55:04 PM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday July 25th, 2015 approx. 02:30 PM
Incident Commander David Cooper SCSIIMT
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 785
Size 1,521 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 5%
Fuels Involved Timber, Chaparral, Tall grass.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns High pressure ridge is expected in the area of the fire Tuesday, which will bring much warmer temperatures. Localized down canyon winds in the Willow Creek Drainage will push the fire at night.

Update: Sunday 6:44 P.M.

1,521 Acres, heavy brush and timber, 5% Contained

South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team (Cooper) has been mobilized to the incident.

Evacuations of campgrounds and Central Camp remain in place

Road 274 and Willow Canyon Road remain closed



Update: Sunday 11:34 A.M.
There are 450 structures currently threatened by the fire.
An estimated 785 personnel have been ordered to fight the blaze.
1,121 Acres With 5% Containment

Incident Overview

The Willow fire continued to grow and is estimated to be 1,121 acres. 

It began at 2:30 pm on July 25, 2015 in the Sierra National Forest. 

It started near Road 274 between Central Camp Road and Willow Canyon Drive. 

The fire is burning through a mix of tall grass, brush, and timber; and the area has a heavy concentration of fallen dead trees from past fires, drought, and beetle kill. Short range spotting and active burning has been observed and expected to continue as temperatures rise. Crews and engines have made positive progress on the ground, and have been supported with air resources. A very large airtanker (VLAT), two more airtankers, and five helicopters are currently assigned to the incident.

Road 274 and most adjacent roads near Central Camp are closed. 

Gaggs and Whiskers campgrounds have been evacuated and closed. 

There are 450 structures currently threatened by the fire. Residents of Central Camp have been placed under mandatory evacuation and additional evacuation advisories have been issued in the Cascadel Woods. 

The Willow Fire is currently 5% contained, and an estimated 785 personnel have been ordered to fight the blaze.

Southern Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team will take command of the incident at 6 pm today.

Basic Information

Current as of 7/26/2015, 11:34:50 AM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday July 25th, 2015 approx. 02:30 PM
Incident Commander Unified Command
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 450
Size 1,121 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 5%
Fuels Involved Timber, Chaparral, Tall grass.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns High pressure ridge is expected in the area of the fire Tuesday, which will bring much warmer temperatures. Localized down canyon winds in the Willow Creek Drainage will push the fire at night.

Update: Sunday 9:47 A.M.

1,121 Acres With 5% Containment

The fire began at 2:30 July 25, 2015. 

It started between road 274 and Douglas station road in the area of Bass Lake. 

Road 274 closed, and adjacent roads and both ways into Central Camp are closed. 

The area that is burning is in heavy fuels. At this time it has burned a reported 1100 acres.

 Resident’s of Central Camp have been evacuated and additional evacuation advisories may be issued. 

The Willow fire is 5% contained at this time. 

The fire is under unified command with Cal-Fire Madera and Mariposa unit. A type two team has been ordered and should take over tomorrow at 1600. 

There is approximately 400-500 personnel working on the fire, with more resources being order. They are scheduled to arrive later today. 

Campground Closures
  • Gaggs
  • Whiskers 

Basic Information

Current as of 7/26/2015, 9:47:48 AM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday July 25th, 2015 approx. 02:30 PM
Incident Commander Unified Command
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 450
Size 1,121 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 5%
Estimated Containment Date Sunday July 26th, 2015 approx. 06:00 PM
Fuels Involved Timber, Chaparral, Tall grass.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns High pressure ridge is expected in the area of the fire Tuesday, which will bring much warmer temperatures. Localized down canyon winds in the Willow Creek Drainage will push the fire at night.

Update: Sunday 7:25 A.M.

1,121 Acres With 5% Containment

Incident Overview: The fire began at 2:30 July 25, 2015. It started between road 274 and Douglas station road in the area of Bass Lake.

Road 274 closed, and adjacent roads and both ways into Central Camp are closed. 

The area that is burning is in heavy fuels. At this time it has burned a reported 200 acres. 

Resident’s Central Camp have been evacuated and additional evacuation advisories have been issued in the Cascadel Woods and Bass Lake area. 

The fire is under unified command with Cal-Fire Madera and Mariposa unit. 

A type two team has been ordered and should take over tomorrow at 1600.

Campground Closures
  • Gaggs
  • Whiskers 

Basic Information

Current as of 7/26/2015, 7:22:11 AM
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin Saturday July 25th, 2015 approx. 02:30 PM
Incident Commander Unified Command
Incident Description Wildfire

Current Situation

Total Personnel 200
Size 1,121 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 5%
Fuels Involved Heavy Fules