Incident Update Fork Fire

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Date:
09/11/2022
Time:
7:33 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Fork Fire
Start Date/Time
2022-09-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
Road 222 and Road 200, North fork
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Madera
Administration Unit
CALFIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
819
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
43
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity on the Fork Fire is minimal and smoldering. Crews continue to reinforce control lines, mop up and patrol. Damage inspections are 100% complete. As residents return home, fire personnel and utility crews continue to mitigate hazards. Please use caution when driving. This will be the last morning update. The fire will be updated once daily in the evenings starting tomorrow, September 12.

Food Spoilage Disposal:

For residents within evacuated areas of the Fork Fire.
North Fork Transfer Station
33699 Road 274 North Fork, CA 93643
September 9-11
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Residents must show proof of residency within the evacuated area.

Fork Fire Local Resources:
For a complete list of local and state resources available to assist those impacted by the Fork Fire, please scan the QR Code or visit:
https://www.maderacounty.com/government/sheriff/fork-fire-resources

Interactive Map – https://community.zonehaven.com

 

Road Closures

Road 228 at North Fork Cemetery (Road 228 Closed)
De Na Lane at Road 225 (De Na Lane Closed)
Lark Lane at Road 225 (Lark Lane Closed)
Tu Nobi Way at Road 225 (Tu Nobi Way Closed)
Poy Ah Now Road at Road 225 (Poy Ah Now Road Closed)
Road 225 will be open to thru traffic.
Road 222 is open with no restrictions. There is still a large amount of fire equipment on both Road 225 and Road 222. Please use caution when driving.

Red Cross Shelter:

Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Road 425B Oakhurst

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders:

  • MDC-88C: Road 228 from the North Fork Cemetary to the dead end
  • MDC-101A: Southside of Road 225 from Cascadel Road to Lark Lane, Tu Nobi Way, Poy Ah Now Road

Evacuation Warnings:

All evacuation warnings have been lifted.

Animal Evacuation:

Large Animal: Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds 44777 Rodeo Grounds Ln. Coarsegold
Small Animal: Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Road 425B Oakhurst

For animal assistance please call 866-333-3822