Incident Update Cow 2 Fire

Date:
07/16/2024
Time:
2:31 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cow 2 Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-09
Incident Status
Active
Location
Area of Cow Mountain Road and Tulare River Tribe of California, east of Porterville
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Tulare
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Tulare Unit and Bureau of Indian Affairs
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
509
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The threat to structures has been mitigated, but road closures remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access and steep terrain, which increases the risk of roll-out. Efforts are focused on constructing and improving control lines and conducting extensive mop-up operations.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
4
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
3
Other
2
Total Personnel
64