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Incident Update Joaquin Fire

Date:: 09/29/2025
Time:: 10:28 AM

Incident Facts

Name: Joaquin Fire
Start Date/Time: 2025-09-24
Incident Status: Active
Location: Los Gatos Road and Joaquin Rocks, West of Coalinga
Type: Wildfire
Cause: Under Investigation
Counties: Fresno
Administration Unit: CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size: 37
Containment: 25%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Crews have completed hand and dozer lines around the fire and will continue strengthening containment lines and mopping up hotspots.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines: 11
Water Tenders: 8
Dozers: 2
Hand Crews: 6
Other: 5
Total Personnel: 150