Basin Fire (CASNF)
14,023 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Squaw Valley, California, United States
Basin Fire
657 acre wildfire (50% contained)
Squaw Valley, California, United States
Happy
14,104 acre wildfire (93% contained)
Three Rivers, California, United States
Coffee Pot Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Basin Fire, which broke out on June 26, 2024, in the High Sierra Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest, has reached a size of 14,023 acres. The fire is currently 100% contained, with no further spread reported. It has primarily affected areas with grass, chaparral, and oak timber, and is situated within steep terrain at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,500 feet. The fire's rapid northeast progression toward Black Rock was initially fueled by a lightning storm that triggered 18 other fires in the region.
In response to the Basin Fire, over 90 firefighters have been deployed, including Hot Shot crews, hand crews, dozers, and fire engines. Their efforts have focused on protecting structures in the Balch Camp area while also addressing the surrounding wildfires. Air resources were reassigned to assist in slowing the fire's spread, and resource orders were placed to mobilize additional support. The incident is being managed by the Milam NV Team 4, with planned suppression repair efforts ongoing to restore the affected areas to a natural state.
Current weather conditions have contributed to minimal fire activity, with reports indicating the fire is now in a state of creeping and smoldering. Firefighters are utilizing heavy equipment and hand tools to carry out suppression repair efforts throughout the fire area. With full containment achieved, it is anticipated that this will be the final update regarding the Basin Fire, as the focus shifts completely to rehabilitation and repair in the impacted regions.
Visit Inciweb Incident Page for more information. Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only.
Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-01 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-02 | 17% contained |
| 2024-07-03 | 26% contained |
| 2024-07-06 | 46% contained |
| 2024-07-07 | 60% contained |
| 2024-07-08 | 80% contained |
| 2024-07-09 | 85% contained |
| 2024-07-11 | 92% contained |
| 2024-07-21 | 95% contained |
| 2024-09-20 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | 2635 acres | 4.1 sq mi | 10.5 sq km |
| 2024-06-28 | 5692 acres | 8.9 sq mi | 22.8 sq km |
| 2024-06-29 | 7472 acres | 11.7 sq mi | 29.9 sq km |
| 2024-06-30 | 11047 acres | 17.3 sq mi | 44.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-01 | 12631 acres | 19.7 sq mi | 50.5 sq km |
| 2024-07-02 | 13166 acres | 20.6 sq mi | 52.7 sq km |
| 2024-07-03 | 13926 acres | 21.8 sq mi | 55.7 sq km |
| 2024-07-04 | 13979 acres | 21.8 sq mi | 55.9 sq km |
| 2024-07-10 | 14020 acres | 21.9 sq mi | 56.1 sq km |
| 2024-09-20 | 14023 acres | 21.9 sq mi | 56.1 sq km |