Incident Update TCU September Lightning Complex

Date:
09/07/2025
Time:
8:46 AM
CALFIRETCU

Media and Information Line: 209-754-5527

Incident Facts

Name
TCU September Lightning Complex
Start Date/Time
2025-09-02
Incident Status
Active
Location
Multiple locations across Calaveras, Tuolumne County, San Joaquin County and Stanislaus County
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
13,966
Containment
57%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
95
Structures Damaged
7
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

No new fire growth has been observed, supported by strong suppression efforts, improving fuel conditions and higher humidity. Crews are focusing on reinforcing control lines, as well as patrolling to find and mop up remaining hot spots with the help of infrared cameras. Some areas remain challenging due to steep and rugged terrain. Fire suppression repair is ongoing throughout the incident.
Residents returning home should remain alert and watch for hazards. 

The TCU September Lighting Complex consists of:
  • 1-1 Fire: 5 acres - 100% Contained
  • 1-2 Fire: 40 acres - 100% Contained
  • 1-3 Fire: 95 acres - 100% Contained
  • 2-1 Fire: 0.35 acres - 50% Contained
  • 2-2 Fire: 3,462 acres - 100% Contained / Visit the 2-2 Fire information page
  • 2-3 Fire: 294 acres - 50% Contained/ Copper Cove Ct at Obyrnes Ferry Rd, Copperopolis
  • 2-4 Fire: 47 acres - 100% Contained
  • 2-5 Fire: 0.01 acres -100% Contained
  • 2-6 Fire: 0.25 acres - 50% Contained
  • 2-7 Fire: 606 acres - 50% Contained / Visit the 2-7 Fire information page
  • 2-8 Fire: 1,332 acres- 50% Contained / Visit the 2-8 Fire information page
  • 4-5 Fire: 3 acres - 80% Contained / McCormick Meadows, South of Arnold 
  • 5-1 Fire: 0.01 acres - 100% Contained
  • 5-2 Fire: 3 acres - 100 % Contained / Lyons Bald Mountain Rd, Sonora
  • 5-3 Fire: 0.01 acres - 100% Contained
  • 5-4 Fire: 0.01 acres - 100% Contained
  • 6-2 Fire: 1,025 acres - 60% Contained / Visit the 6-2 Fire information page
  • 6-3 Fire: 1 acre - 100% Contained
  • 6-4 Fire: 0.01 acres - 100% Contained
  • 6-5 Fire: 7,037 acres - 40% / Visit the 6-5 Fire information page
  • 6-6 Fire: 15 acres - 100% Contained

Damage Inspection assessments are complete within the affected areas of the fire. See details here: TCU September Lightning Complex Fire Structure Status

Federal Assistance

Incident Photos and Videos

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones: 

6-5 Fire

  • Six Bit Ranch Road
  • Six Bit Gulch Road
  • Redhills Road (within the fire footprint)
  • All of Chinese Camp Town
  • Menkee Hess Road (within the fire footprint)
  • Highway 120 and 49 (within the fire footprint)
  • Shawmut Rd. (within the fire footprint)
  • Rojo (within the fire footprint)

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones: 

2-7 Fire

  • CCU-133-F, CCU-134-B, CCU-134-E, CCU-133-E, CCU-133-D, CCU-134-A, CCU-134-D, CCU-134-C, CCU-134-F, CCU-134-G, and CCU-143-B

Evacuation Shelters

The evacuation shelters will remain open until further notice.

Tuolumne County:

  • Sonora Senior Center
    540 Greenley Road
    Sonora, CA 95370

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Tuolumne County:

  • Sonora Senior Center: Pets are allowed and animal control is on scene assisting
    540 Greenley Road
    Sonora, CA 95370

Road Closures

2-7 Fire

  • Six Mile Road is closed except for residents only

6-5 Fire

  • Highway 120 at Red Hills Road
  • Highway 120 at Main Street
  • Highway 120 at Washington Street
  • Highway 120 at Curry Street
  • Red Hills Road at Sims Road
  • Highway 120 at Shawmut Road
  • Highway 120 at Rojo Lane
  • Highway 120 at Menke Ness Road
  • Red Hills Road at Six Bit Gulch Road

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
196
Water Tenders
45
Helicopters
5
Dozers
21
Hand Crews
55
Other
4
Total Personnel
2169

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
BLM, CalTrans, CHP, CDCR, SPI, PG&E, California Valley Miwok Tribe, Chicken Ranch Band of Me-Wuk Indians, CCC