Basin Fire (CASNF)

Wildfire Status:

The Basin Fire, which began on June 26, 2024, in the Sierra National Forest, is currently active but has reached 100% containment. The fire, which has burned approximately 14,023 acres, is located in a challenging terrain characterized by grass, chaparral, and oak timber. The incident arose following a lightning storm that ignited a total of 18 fires in the region, with the Basin Fire being the most significant. Firefighters have successfully contained the fire and are now focusing on suppression repair efforts to restore the affected areas.

The response to the Basin Fire involved over a hundred firefighters, including Hot Shots, hand crews, dozers, and engines. Initially, air resources from nearby fires were reassigned to assist with controlling the fire's rapid spread. Ground crews concentrated on protecting structures in the Balch Camp area, while resource orders were placed to ensure adequate personnel and equipment for both the Basin Fire and the other fires in the district.

Current weather conditions have contributed to the stabilization of the fire, with minimal activity reported, primarily creeping and smoldering. Firefighters are utilizing heavy equipment and hand tools for suppression repair, aiming to return the fire area to its natural state as much as possible. With containment achieved, authorities anticipate this will be the final update regarding the Basin Fire, indicating a successful conclusion to the firefighting efforts in this incident.

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