Garnet Fire 2025
Garnet Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in California, burning 26 miles east of Clovis.
Latest update
Start Date: August 24, 2025
Cause: Lightning
Location: Sierra National Forest, Fresno County
Acres Burned: 59,844
Containment: 99%
Personnel: 248
Hand Crews: 1
Dozers: 2
Engines: 2
Water Tenders: 1
10/18/25 FINAL UPDATE:
This is the final update for the Garnet Fire unless significant activity occurs. Tulare County Type 3 IMT transferred command of the fire to the Sierra National Forest Type 3 IMT on 10/17/25 at 6:00 P.M.
Current Situation:
Fire behavior remains minimal and has further decreased in activity from recent rain and snow fall. Firefighters will continue to patrol and assess hazard trees, snags and clogged culverts.
Safety:
Motorists should be aware of large machinery moving to and from the fire perimeter on area roads, adding to congestion and potential intermittent closures at choke points and mid-slope grades.
Air Quality:
Check local air quality at: airnow.gov/.
Forest Closure:
The Sierra National Forest issued a reduced Forest Closure Order on October 6, 2025. This reduced closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors. An FS-7700 form will be required to enter the closed portion of the forest. Contact the District Ranger’s Office at (559) 855-5355 to request the FS-7700 form. For a copy of the closure and map, please visit the Sierra National Forest website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sierra/alerts/garnet-fire-closure-update-oct-6.