Tar Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 32 Acres
  • 1 County: Kings
Last Updated
07/23/2024 11:32 PM
Date Started
07/22/2024 11:24 AM
Location Information
Tar Canyon Rd and HWY 33
Latitude / Longitude
[35.960403,-120.154889]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 142
    Personnel
  • 2
    Helicopters
  • 13
    Engines
  • 6
    Dozers
  • 2
    Water Tenders
  • 5
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Fire is burning on both sides of Tar Canyon Road just southwest of the town of Avenal. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Resources will remain at scene through the night to strengthen containment lines. 

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