Update on Tuesday Morning Per CAL FIRE: 426 Acres with 10% Containment
July 15, 2025 -
Monday Evening Update Per Sierra National Forest
Max Fire Update
Start Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Size: 428 acres
Cause: Under Investigation
Sierra National Forest (SNF) fire crews continue to direct control lines around the fire. The steep rocky terrain prevented the use of bulldozers in several areas making the initial attack much more challenging. Triple-digit heat has also been a factor, creating an additional safety hazard for firefighters.
The Sierra National Forest Max Fire is currently working with CAL-FIRE’s Fresno King Unit. As of 6 p.m. today, the Tulare County Fire Department Type-3 Incident Management Team will assume command of the fire.
Approximately 500 additional firefighters have been ordered to the area to assist with the incident. Crews are working aggressively using handlines, bulldozers and air attack vehicles to suppress the Max Fire, including four fixed-wing and three rotor-wing aircraft.
Fire Activity: Temperatures yesterday reached triple digits with observed fire behavior exhibiting moderate to rapid rates of spread. The extreme temperatures combined with rugged terrain/topography combined to make the fire resistant to control measures, only the combination of aviation resources and aggressive ground operations kept the fire from burning more.
Evacuations: The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders to people in the immediate area of zone K61. LINK TO MAP: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html...
Additional fire-related information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SierraNF
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/casnf-2025-max-fire
Air quality: https://www.airnow.govSource: SNF