Evacuation orders, warnings lifted for the June Lightning Complex Fire
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews are working to gain ground on the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire burning in Eastern Fresno County.
It now encompasses three large fires: the Bolt, Flash and Hog fires, as well as several smaller ones.
The Hog Fire started on Tuesday, but the Bolt Fire near Wonder Valley Ranch and Flash Fire near Cove Road started after multiple lighting strikes on Monday.
Evacuation Orders, Warnings and Shelters
As of Sunday, June 30, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office has lifted all evacuation orders and warnings for the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire.
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EVACUATION SHELTERS
The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at Reedley College (995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654) for those impacted by fires. Small animals are welcome at this shelter.
Volunteers will be providing evacuees with water, snacks, and additional resources.
The Fresno Fairgrounds (1120 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702) has opened as an evacuation center for large animals only.
Nearly two of the three fires in the Fresno June Lightning Complex extinguished
Minimal fire activity allowed crews to strengthen containment lines and nearly extinguish two of the three fires that make up the Fresno June Lightning Complex.
As of Sunday, June 30, the trio of fires have burned 10,669 acres and is 53% contained (a 10% increase from Saturday).
The Hog Fire, which has burned 293 acres, has reached 97% containment.
Crews are hoping to have the flames fully contained by July 6.
Full details:
Flash/Bolt Fire - Palomino & Elwood Road, Wonder Valley area, 10,375 acres, 41% contained.
Hog Fire - Watts Valley & Hog Mt. Road, 293 acres, 97% contained.
Strike Fire - 1 acre, 100% contained.
Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire Saturday Update
Progress is being made on the Fresno June Lightning Complex as containment grows.
As of Saturday, June 29, the trio of fires have burned at least 10,669 acres and is 42% contained (a 5% increase from Friday).
All evacuation orders and road closures from the complex have been lifted.
Crews are hoping to have the flames fully contained by July 6.
Full details:
Flash/Bolt Fire - Palomino & Elwood Road, Wonder Valley area, 10,375 acres, 41% contained.
Hog Fire - Watts Valley & Hog Mt. Road, 293 acres, 93% contained.
Strike Fire - 1 acre, 100% contained.
Some residents evacuated from Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire can return home
CAL FIRE on Friday started allowing people who live in two evacuated areas to return homes.
Crews are also reopening Highway 180 but there are still a few roads blocked off to drivers.
Roads closed north of Highway 180 include Silver Lane, Fulgham Lane, and Elwood Road.
Officials say they're hopeful the flames will be fully knocked down by July 6.
