All Madera County Mandatory Evacuations and Evacuation Warnings remain in effect. To view a map of the affected areas please visit http://bit.ly/creekfireevacmap
Creek Fire Details: 9/12/2020 9am (this if for the entire fire area not just Madera County)
Size: 196,667 Acres
Containment: 6%
Expected Full Containment: 10/15/2020
Civilian Injuries/Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Injuries/Fatalities: 0
Structures Threatened: 14,074
Structures Destroyed: 365
Structures Damaged: 29
Madera County:
Firefighters are expecting the fire’s edge to remain in place from the San Joaquin River to Shuteye Lookout. Fire activity overnight in the Central Camp, Wet Fork Chiquito Creek, Johnson Meadows, and Graveyard Meadows and Ballon Dome was moderate
Heavy smoke continues across the fire area and will last for the next 48 hours. The smoke is moderating temperatures across the fire area with temperatures cooler during the day. It is also moderating winds, keeping the up canyon winds lighter. However, the smoke will begin to enhance winds near the Sierra Crest during the afternoons beginning Saturday with stronger winds Sunday.
Fire activity remains active and intense in heavy fuels above the smoke layer.
Forest Closures issued by the USDA Forest Service: US Forest Service temporarily closes Southern California Forests, including the Sierra National Forest. Regional order number 20-07 Emergency Forest Closure.
Structure Loss: As soon as it is safe for Fire Damage Assessment teams to enter the area they will start assessing homes. Madera County Sheriff's Office will contact home owners of destroyed or damaged homes. We will let you know when those notifications are complete.
Creek Fire Information Resources
Creek Fire Information- (844) 668-3473
Madera County Residence Only – Dial 311
Madera County Information- https://www.facebook.com/MaderaSheriff
Creek Fire Incident Page- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/
CAL FIRE Creek Fire Incident Page- https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/9/4/creek-fire/
Sierra National Forest Information- https://www.facebook.com/SierraNF/
