Incident Update Kahlon Fire
- Date:
- 08/13/2024
- Time:
- 6:59 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Kahlon Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-13
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Near Highway 99, South of Merced
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Merced
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 17
- Containment
- 100%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 1
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Fire is between Frontage rd and Hwy 99 near Plainsburg Rd. Two abandoned block buildings were destroyed and one mobile home with minor facia damage. PG&E did need to cut power to 4 residential structures due to power pole damage that will be replaced and power restored this evening. Ambulance responded to check out possible smoke inhalation however no patents were transported. The fire is 100% contained and crews will be at scene for another hour or so to have full control.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 5
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Total Personnel
- 17
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central California State Prison for Women (CCWF) firefighter engine crew assisted through automatic aid. |