Update Per U.S. Forest Service - Sierra National Forest: 12:00 p.m. - The Madera County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce all evacuation orders and warnings for the Whiskey Fire have been lifted. Please use caution in the area, emergency equipment and personnel are still working in the area. Go to www.maderaaware.com for an interactive map of current conditions.
The fire began July 3, 2023, and is currently 83 acres and 20% contained. The location of the fire is the North Fork Area of eastern Madera County (located in the 59000 block of Road 225). The Whiskey Fire is being managed under unified command between the Sierra National Forest, Cal Fire, and the Madera County Sheriff's Office.
Update Per CAL FIRE: Whiskey Fire 11:00 a.m. update. The Madera County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce all evacuation orders and warnings for the Whiskey Fire have been lifted. Please use caution in the area, emergency equipment and personnel are still working in the area. The Whiskey Fire is currently 86 acres with 20% containment. Go to www.maderaaware.com for an interactive map of current conditions.
July 4, 2023 - CAL FIRE reports the Whiskey Fire burning in the North Fork area of Eastern Madera County is 83.6 acres and 20% contained as of Tuesday morning.
Date Started
07/03/2023 3:18 PM
Location Information
Road 225 North Fork
Admin Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced & Sierra National Forest
Cause
Under Investigation
Previous Information: Cause of Whiskey Fire in Eastern Madera County Near North Fork Reported by Madera County Sheriff's Office
CAL FIRE Reports Whiskey Fire in Eastern Madera County Near North Fork
