Courtney Fire in Oakhurst, California Information for Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Update for 9:20 P.M.
This is an update for residents living on Summit Drive and Skyline Drive: Road 426 has been opened up to and including Summit Drive. Residents on Summit Drive and Skyline Drive are allowed to re-enter immediately.
CAL Fire Information number regarding Courtney Fire is 209-966-4784
Current Situation: Firefighters are continuing to build and reinforce containment lines. There continues to be a threat to the Bass Lake Heights community. Access to the fire is difficult due to steep terrain and several structures in the Wildland Urban Interface. Firefighters are experiencing extreme fire behavior conditions due to drought and low fuel moisture. Over 35 residents were escorted through the fire damaged area.
Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area.
Road Closures: Road 426 between Summit Road and Road 223
Evacuation Centers: Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Road
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Madera County Fire Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, Sierra Telephone, CHP, Hillview Water District, and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley.
Additional Information: Residents who need more information can go to: www.fire.ca.gov or contact the Courtney Fire Information Line at 209-966-4784.
Residents are encouraged to register for emergency alerts within Madera County at www.mcalert.org or 559-675-7770
Update for 8:30 P.M.
320 acres - 50% contained
| Courtney Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 16, 2014 8:30 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 14, 2014 1:36 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | Courtney Lane and 7 Hills Rd, Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 320 acres - 50% contained | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 33 Residences, 28 Outbuildings, 13 Vehicles and 4 Recreational Vehicles Destroyed and 4 Residences, 6 Outbuildings and 2 Vehicles Damaged | ||
| Evacuations: | 200 Structures with approximately 600 residents living in the Bass Lake Heights community. ****Effective September 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for the residents along Summit Road. |
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| Road Closures : | Road 426 between Suncrest Drive to Road 223 Road 222 between Road 432 (Rec Point) and Road 426 Road 426 between 222 and |
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| Injuries: | 2 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Madera County Fire Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, Sierra Telephone, CHP, Hillview Water District, and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 560 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 73 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 10 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 8 | ||
| Total Water Tenders: | 11 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.604124/37.311915 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters are continuing to build and reinforce containment lines. There continues to be a threat to the Bass Lake Heights community. Access to the fire is difficult due to steep terrain and several structures in the Wildland Urban Interface. Firefighters are experiencing extreme fire behavior conditions due to drought and low fuel moisture. Over 35 residents were escorted through the fire damaged area. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Courtney Fire Information Line) | ||
Update: 8:30 A.M.
320 acres - 40% contained
| Courtney Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 16, 2014 8:15 am | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 14, 2014 1:36 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | Courtney Lane and 7 Hills Rd, Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 320 acres - 40% contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 40% contained | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 33 Residences, 28 Outbuildings, 13 Vehicles and 4 Recreational Vehicles Destroyed and 4 Residences, 6 Outbuildings and 2 Vehicles Damaged | ||
| Evacuations: | 200 Structures with approximately 600 residents living in the Bass Lake Heights community. ***Effective September 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for the residents along Road 426 at Courtney Lane and Road 426 at Suncrest Drive and all roads adjoining.Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area. Some residents in unaffected areas of the fire have been allowed to return home. Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Road. |
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| Road Closures : | Road 426 between Suncrest Drive to Road 223 Road 222 between Road 432 (Rec Point) and Road 426 Road 426 between 222 and 22 |
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| Injuries: | 1 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Madera County Fire Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, Sierra Telephone, CHP, Hillview Water District, and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 563 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 88 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 11 | ||
| Total Airtankers: | 4 | ||
| Total Helicopters: | 6 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 10 | ||
| Total Water Tenders: | 13 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.604124/37.311915 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters are continuing to build and reinforce containment lines. There continues to be a threat to the Bass Lake Heights community. Access to the fire is difficult due to steep terrain and several structures in the Wildland Urban Interface. Firefighters are experiencing extreme fire behavior conditions due to drought and low fuel moisture. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Courtney Fire Information Line) | ||
Update: 8:14 A.M.
· 320 acres, 40% Contained
· Type 3 IC (Cheek).
· Unified Command with Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Madera County Roads,
· PG&E, Sierra Telephone Company and CHP.
· Evacuations centers are established in Oakhurst and North Folk areas.
· Fire crossed road 222 to the Northeast and burned into Bass Lake
· Continue mop up and containment line improvement.
· Temp 69°, RH 48%, wind E 6 mph.
· Commitment of Forest Service air and ground resources.
Late Monday Evening Map
Courtney Fire MODIS Fire Detections 2215 MDT Sep 15 2014 with fire boundary Sep 14 2014 2145
Joe Coho "Courtney Fire MODIS Fire Detections 2215 MDT Sep 15 2014 with fire boundary from Sep 14 2014 at 2145PDT. Most recent MODIS fire detection were Sunday Sep 14 at 1405 PDT."
Thanks to Joe Coho for the map.
Joe Coho "Courtney Fire MODIS Fire Detections 2215 MDT Sep 15 2014 with fire boundary from Sep 14 2014 at 2145PDT. Most recent MODIS fire detection were Sunday Sep 14 at 1405 PDT."
Thanks to Joe Coho for the map.
Monday Evening Madera County Sheriff's Office: Information on evacuation status and road closures.
Effective September 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for the residents along Road 426 at Courtney Lane and Road 426 at Suncrest Drive and all roads adjoining.
Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area.
Road Closures: Road 426 between Suncrest Drive to Road 223
Road 222 between Road 432 (Rec Point) and Road 426
Road 426 between 222 and 223
Road 426 between Courtney Lane and Road 426 at Suncrest Drive is open to RESIDENTS ONLY.
Evacuation Centers: Oakhurst Community Center, Road425B
COURTNEY FIRE Monday Evening Cal Fire
| Courtney Fire Incident Information: | |||
| Last Updated: | September 15, 2014 6:45 pm | ||
| Date/Time Started: | September 14, 2014 1:36 pm | ||
| Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit | ||
| County: | Madera County | ||
| Location: | Courtney Lane and 7 Hills Rd, Oakhurst | ||
| Acres Burned - Containment: | 320 acres - 35% contained | ||
| Estimated - Containment: | 35% contained | ||
| Structures Destroyed: | 33 Residences, 28 Outbuildings, 13 Vehicles and 4 Recreational Vehicles Destroyed and 4 Residences, 6 Outbuildings and 2 Vehicles Damaged | ||
| Evacuations: | 200 Structures with approximately 600 residents living in the Bass Lake Heights community. ***Effective September 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM the Evacuation Order is lifted for the residents along Road 426 at Courtney Lane and Road 426 at Suncrest Drive and all roads adjoining.Residents should remain cautious of fire personnel and equipment working in the area. Some residents in unaffected areas of the fire have been allowed to return home. Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Road. |
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| Road Closures : | Road 426 between Suncrest Drive to Road 223 Road 222 between Road 432 (Rec Point) and Road 426 Road 426 between 222 and 22 |
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| Injuries: | 1 | ||
| Cause: | Under Investigation | ||
| Cooperating Agencies: | CAL FIRE, USFS, CAL OES, Madera County Fire Department, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, PG&E, Red Cross, Sierra Telephone, CHP, Hillview Water District, and Local Government Resources within the Central Valley. | ||
| Total Fire Personnel: | 650 | ||
| Total Fire Engines: | 100 | ||
| Total Fire crews: | 11 | ||
| Total Airtankers: | 4 | ||
| Total Helicopters: | 6 | ||
| Total Dozers: | 10 | ||
| Total Water Tenders: | 13 | ||
| Long/Lat: | -119.604124/37.311915 | ||
| Conditions: | Firefighters are continuing to build and reinforce containment lines. There continues to be a threat to the Bass Lake Heights community. Access to the fire is difficult due to steep terrain and several structures in the Wildland Urban Interface. Firefighters are experiencing extreme fire behavior conditions due to drought and low fuel moisture. | ||
| Phone Numbers | (209) 966-4784 (Courtney Fire Information Line) | ||
