Incident Update Branch 2 Fire

Date:
08/24/2025
Time:
11:58 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Branch 2 Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-24
Incident Status
Active
Location
Near Watts Valley Road, South of Tollhouse
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Fresno
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
32
Containment
5%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
0
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
2
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

A fire is actively burning in annual grass and oak woodland. Due to heavy drift smoke from the Garnet Fire, aircraft were unable to fly the incident. Ground crews will continue working around the clock to suppress the fire and reinforce containment lines.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

K120

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
14
Water Tenders
6
Helicopters
0
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
4
Other
11
Total Personnel
150