Wildfire smoke reported in multiple Fresno County areas, Fresno County CA
WildfireRadio calls describe multiple wildfire reports and new smoke in Fresno County. Smoke direction changed and crews saw fire activity around single trees and the understory, with one area estimated at one to two acres. A helicopter and ground crews were sent to investigate sites near McKinley Grove, Cape Horn, Patterson, and Cicero. Some smoke reports had no precise location.
Audio|Source: FKU MMU SNF Fire
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Transcript:
Sierra unit reporting location (number withheld). Update on fire movement: smoke has shifted direction and is now blowing down the grid. Observers report activity around the base of a single tree and nearby understory. Fire is backing down in places. Battalion (number withheld) requested an update; looks like a single tree running with a backing fire. Size estimated at about one to two acres. Helicopter (number withheld) is en route. There was a separate report of new smoke near the Patterson area but no precise location was given. CNF engine in the Rosscross area was assigned to investigate smoke near Patterson and Cicero. Cape Horn and McKinley Grove locations remain under observation. A male subject without a shirt and wearing black basketball shorts was mentioned and appears to be in his early 50s.
Sierra unit reporting location (number withheld). Update on fire movement: smoke has shifted direction and is now blowing down the grid. Observers report activity around the base of a single tree and nearby understory. Fire is backing down in places. Battalion (number withheld) requested an update; looks like a single tree running with a backing fire. Size estimated at about one to two acres. Helicopter (number withheld) is en route. There was a separate report of new smoke near the Patterson area but no precise location was given. CNF engine in the Rosscross area was assigned to investigate smoke near Patterson and Cicero. Cape Horn and McKinley Grove locations remain under observation. A male subject without a shirt and wearing black basketball shorts was mentioned and appears to be in his early 50s.
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Fresno County, CA
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