Tar Fire
- 50% Contained
- 15 Acres
- 1 County: Kings
Last Updated
07/22/2024 2:13 PM
07/22/2024 2:13 PM
Date Started
07/22/2024 11:24 AM
07/22/2024 11:24 AM
Location Information
Tar Canyon Rd and HWY 33
Tar Canyon Rd and HWY 33
Latitude / Longitude
[35.960403,-120.154889]
[35.960403,-120.154889]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
No team assigned
Cause
Under Investigation
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports
Prior status reports
Resources Assigned
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142Personnel
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2Helicopters
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13Engines
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6Dozers
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2Water Tenders
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5Crews
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Status Update
Situation Summary
Fire is burning on both sides of Tar Canyon Road just southwest of the town of Avenal. Air and ground resources are at scene with There is no immediate structure threat.