Crews battle Basin Fire in Fresno County mountains

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Last updated: Monday, July 8, 2024 12:08AM GMT
Crews battle Basin Fire in Fresno County mountains
Crews battle Basin Fire in Fresno County mountainsCrews are working to gain ground on the Basin Fire that's burning in the Fresno County mountains.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Crews are working to gain ground on the Basin Fire that's burning in the Fresno County mountains.

The blaze burning in the Sierra National Forest is north of Pine Flat Lake and south of Shaver Lake and Wishon Reservoir.

People in the area need to be alert to the possibility of low visibility in the mountains and poor air quality conditions.

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Jul 08, 2024, 12:08 AM GMT

Sunday, July 7th: Containment reaches 60% for Basin Fire

As of Sunday, the Basin Fire is 60% contained.

It has torched over 14,000 acres since it started a week and a half ago.

More than 1,300 fire personnel are working on the fire.

Evacuation orders and warnings have been reduced in the Fire Zone.

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Jul 04, 2024, 1:14 AM GMT

Creek Fire survivor prepares for evacuation as Basin Fire burns nearby

Shaver Lake resident David Hornor's mindset is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best as the Basin Fire rages on in the Sierra National Forest.

"Being victims of the creek fire, we became sensitive to other local wildfire threats that are nearby," said resident David Hornor.

Last week, as he sat in his kitchen, he could see the fire and helicopters working to battle the flames, so he started to prepare.

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Jul 03, 2024, 12:59 AM GMT

Firefighter suffers heat-related illness while battling Basin Fire

Three firefighters have suffered heat-related illnesses while battling the Basin Fire in Fresno County.

Two were flown out by helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center in Downtown Fresno. The other firefighter is recovering in the fire camp.

As of Tuesday at 5:40 p.m., the Basin Fire had charred over 13,819 acres. Containment has slightly increased to 26%.

Many areas remain under an evacuation order or warning.