Basin Fire (CASNF)

Wildfire Status:

The Basin Fire, detected on June 26, 2024, is currently situated in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Pine Flat Lake and south of Black Rock Road. This wildfire has consumed approximately 14,023 acres, primarily burning through grass, chaparral, and oak timber in steep terrain. As of now, the fire has achieved 100% containment, and efforts are focused on suppression repair to restore the impacted areas to their natural state.

Firefighting efforts have involved over a hundred personnel, including Hot Shots, hand crews, dozers, and engines, concentrating on protecting structures in the Balch Camp area. Aircraft were deployed to slow the fire's spread during its active phase. The response also included reassignment of resources from 18 other smaller fires in the region, emphasizing the significant mobilization of fire resources to tackle the Basin Fire effectively.

Current weather conditions have supported containment efforts, with minimal fire activity reported, characterized by creeping and smoldering. Firefighters are utilizing heavy equipment and hand tools to assist in suppression repair actions, which are expected to continue until all repairs are completed. The incident commander has indicated that with the fire fully contained, this will likely be the final update regarding the Basin Fire.

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