Incident Update Whiskey Fire

Date:
07/04/2023
Time:
7:40 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Whiskey Fire
Start Date/Time
2023-07-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Road 225 North Fork
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Madera
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced & Sierra National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
84
Containment
20%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary


•    Continued threat to structures 
•    Evacuations orders lifted
•    Evacuation warnings issued 
•    Forecasted winds and poor RH recovery pose a risk to containment lines 
•    Continued commitment of CAL FIRE air and ground resources