November 11, 2025 – Sonora, Calif. - With five engines, one dozer and eight overhead positions assigned, as of Monday, November 10, the Gianelli Fire has reached 200 acres. Incident Commander, Sean Gast said he is pleased with the results firefighters are seeing on the ground.

              “We’re regularly evaluating the work being done out there on the ground by our crews and all and all we’re very pleased with the results we’re seeing as we work to confine and contain this fire,” Gast said.

              With a series of winter storms coming later this week (current forecast has the storm beginning Wednesday night), crews are working diligently to secure the fire perimeter with the goal of keeping the fire south of Forest Service Road 4N47.

Due to high fuel moistures and heavy concentration of fuels in the area firefighters will implement a confine and contain strategy using Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST).

Questions or concerns should be directed to Forest Public Affairs Officer, Benjamin Cossel, benjamin.cossel@usda.gov or 209-288-6261.



Source and photos: SNF