FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) --
The Rough Fire burning in Fresno County continues to grow. The
wildfire has scorched more than 128,000 acres, making it the 17th
largest fire in California's history. Containment is estimated at 29
percent.On Saturday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation warnings for the area along Hopewell Road north of Highway 180 and east to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. The blaze has also forced dozens of families in Dunlap from their homes.
Smoke from the fire continues to blanket the Valley, prompting health officials to extend an air quality alert through Sunday.
Rough Fire Information
Size: 128,796 Acres
Containment: 29 percent
Total Personnel: 2,961
Mapping adjustments resulted in an increase in the total acreage to 128,796 acres and is currently the largest active fire in California. There are 2,961 personnel currently assigned to the Rough Fire. Containment remains 29%. Rough Fire Information: (559) 332-2028, (559) 549-4837 or (559) 842-6248.
Air Quality Today: Heavy concentrations of smoke are expected near the fire and to the west foothills today. Smoke will be slow to lift and transport will be primarily terrain and diurnally driven. Limited ventilation is forecast for today with continued increased impacts expected in the San Joaquin Valley west and northwest of fire. Unhealthy to Hazardous conditions are expected in the foothill communities west and northwest of the fire. Conditions improve in the Owens Valley.
Air Quality Tomorrow: A more south to southwest wind will begin to alleviate smoke impacts in the San Joaquin Valley. More smoke will impact the northern portion of the Owens Valley.
Click here to view Daily Air Quality Forecast
MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office and fire officials would like to clarify the guidelines of the current evacuation situation.
Residents who have a Dunlap, Miramonte, or Pinehurst zip code must understand they are considered to be in either a mandatory evacuation area or an evacuation warning area.
Mandatory Evacuation Areas
- All properties on the north and south sides of Highway 180 east of the Highway 180/Dunlap Road junction.
- All properties adjacent to the north side of Dunlap Road from the Highway 180/Dunlap Road junction to the Dunlap Road/Millwood Road Junction.
- All properties on both sides of Millwood Road.
- All properties on both sides of Todd Eymann Road from Millwood Road to Highway 245.
- All properties on both sides of Highway 245 from Todd Eymann Road to Highway 180.
Evacuation Warning Areas
- All properties on the south side of Dunlap Road from the Highway 180/Dunlap Road junction east to the Dunlap Road/Millwood Road junction
- All properties on both sides of Dunlap Road from the Dunlap Road/Millwood Road junction east to the Dunlap Road/Highway 245 junction.
- All properties on both sides of Brookside Road. Evacuation Areas Impacted by Rough Fire
Definitions of Fire Terms
An evacuation warning is defined as an alert to community members in an area of a potential threat to life and property from an emergency incident. An evacuation warning may be issued when the potential or actual threat to civilian life is more than 2 hours away. When a warning is issued, residents are being warned to prepare to leave their home. The Sheriff's Office tries to issue the advisory as early as possible based upon the fire's activity so residents will have time to remove their pets, livestock, large boats, RV's and any other personal effects in an orderly, unrushed manner. However, because a wildfire can be unpredictable, the time frame between an advisory and a mandatory evacuation can change quickly. You must be prepared to go at any time.
A mandatory evacuation is declared when a wildfire directly threatens a community and residents are placed in danger. You must leave the area for you and your family's safety. Once you leave, you will not be allowed to return to your property until the mandatory evacuation is lifted.
EVACUATION CENTER
Sanger Community Center - 730 Recreation Ave. Sanger, CA
The Central California Animal Disaster Team has been deployed by the Fresno County Office Of Emergency Services to assist with displaced small and large animals due to the Rough Fire.
Small animal evacuation shelter will be open for pets of families under mandatory evacuation orders: CCADT has activated an emergency animal shelter for household pets at the same location where Red Cross has activated a human shelter - Sanger Community Center - 730 Recreation Ave. Sanger, CA. The shelter will be open on Friday, September 11th for residents under MANDATORY evacuation orders.
Large animal assistance. CCADT is coordinating efforts with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office to evacuate large animals. If you need assistance with evacuation and sheltering for large animals (livestock, horses, etc.), please contact the Central CA Animal Disaster Team at 559-433-WOOF (9663).
Updates on changes available on the CCADT.ORG website or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CCADT1
Donations are needed: General monetary donations are GREATLY needed at this point. In kind donations cannot be taken because the shelter needs to remain mobile. To donate please visit: http://www.ccadt.org/donate.html
Please work with emergency responders and follow all guidelines. It is important to follow the evacuation guidelines with your pets. Safety is the number one priority for everyone. Please visit our website for help with evacuating with your pet and for items that should be kept in your pet's go bag.
Rough Fire Progression Map