Incident Update John Fire

Date:
11/15/2024
Time:
8:25 AM

Incident Facts

Name
John Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-11-14
Incident Status
Active
Location
Near Interstate 5, John Erreca Rest Stop
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Vehicle
Counties
Merced
Administration Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
13
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

CALFIRE/Merced County Fire Department worked together to control a commercial vehicle fire that spread into the vegetation for a little over 12 acres. Incident is completed and all resources have cleared.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
6
Water Tenders
1
Total Personnel
20