Evacuation orders from Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire lifted

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Last updated: Saturday, June 29, 2024 9:47PM GMT
Crews battle June Lightning Complex fire in Fresno County
Fire crews are working to gain ground on the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire burning in Eastern Fresno County.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fire crews are working to gain ground on the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire burning in Eastern Fresno County.

It now encompasses three large fires: the Bolt, Flash and Hog fires, as well as several smaller ones.

The Hog Fire started on Tuesday, but the Bolt Fire near Wonder Valley Ranch and Flash Fire near Cove Road started after multiple lighting strikes on Monday.

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9:28 PM GMT

Evacuation Orders, Warnings and Shelters

EVACUATION ORDERS

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has lifted all evacuation orders.

All road closures have been lifted as well.

EVACUATION WARNINGS

Zones K93, K72, K134, K73 North, K73 South, K77, K75 North of Elwood Road, and K75 South are under evacuation warnings.

For the full Fresno County Sheriff's Office evacuation map, click here.

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EVACUATION SHELTERS

The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at Reedley College (995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654) for those impacted by fires. Small animals are welcome at this shelter.

Volunteers will be providing evacuees with water, snacks, and additional resources.

The Fresno Fairgrounds (1120 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702) has opened as an evacuation center for large animals only.

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9:44 PM GMT

Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire Saturday Update

Progress is being made on the Fresno June Lightning Complex as containment grows.

As of Saturday, June 29, the trio of fires have burned at least 10,669 acres and is 42% contained (a 5% increase from Friday).

All evacuation orders and road closures from the complex have been lifted.

Crews are hoping to have the flames fully contained by July 6.

Full details:

Flash/Bolt Fire - Palomino & Elwood Road, Wonder Valley area, 10,375 acres, 41% contained.

Hog Fire - Watts Valley & Hog Mt. Road, 293 acres, 93% contained.

Strike Fire - 1 acre, 100% contained.

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Jun 28, 2024, 9:59 PM GMT

Some residents evacuated from Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire can return home

CAL FIRE on Friday started allowing people who live in two evacuated areas to return homes.

Crews are also reopening Highway 180 but there are still a few roads blocked off to drivers.

Roads closed north of Highway 180 include Silver Lane, Fulgham Lane, and Elwood Road.

Officials say they're hopeful the flames will be fully knocked down by July 6.

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Jun 28, 2024, 2:29 PM GMT

June Lightning Complex Fire: Containment grows to 37%

Crews are continuing to make progress on the Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire.

As of Friday morning, containment has grown to 37%, with the acreage remaining at 10,669.

Crews are hoping to have the flames fully contained by July 6.

Over 900 structures remain threatened.

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will meet Friday afternoon to approve a local emergency so the county could possibly get help from the state or federal level.

More than 1,500 firefighters are assisting with putting out the flames.