Incident Update Tar Fire

Date:
07/22/2024
Time:
2:13 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Tar Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-22
Incident Status
Active
Location
Tar Canyon Rd and HWY 33
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kings
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

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. 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
13
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
2
Dozers
6
Hand Crews
5
Total Personnel
142