July 20, 12:00 pm - All areas of Fresno and Monterey Counties (all mandatory evacuation orders and warnings) affected by the Mineral Fire, to include the opening of all roadways including SR-198, as well as all other affected roadways.
CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire Firefighters and equipment will continue working along the roadsides, please proceed with caution while driving through the area.
July 15, 5:00 pm - Following the direction of CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office is issuing a new evacuation order for the #MineralFire.
This includes all areas and residences along the area of Hwy. 198 between Parsons Road and the Monterey County line. The evacuation order extends north to Los Gatos Creek Road between Parsons / Mud Run Road and the Monterey County line.
An Evacuation Order means there is immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Track fire information at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/
The Central California Animal Disaster Team has been activated. If you need help with evacuating or sheltering your animal(s), please contact CCADT at (559) 433-9663
July 14, 9:30 pm - The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, under the advisement of CAL FIRE, is issuing an evacuation order for all residents on Los Gatos Creek Rd from Indian Springs to Union Carbide Rd.
An Evacuation Order means there is immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
July 14, 5:15 pm - Due to the Mineral Fire burning near Coalinga, CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire is advising people who are in the area north of Hwy. 198, east of Juniper Ridge, south of Los Gatos Creek Rd. and west of Derrick Ave. to be prepared to evacuate. This includes the areas of Union Carbide Road and Mud Run Road.
An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now. If possible, you are advised to go to a friend or family member's home outside the fire zone.
Track fire information at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/
For safety tips, visit https://www.fresnosheriff.org/community/fire-season-information.html
