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Fresno June Lightning Complex to Be Fully Contained by Saturday: CalFire
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 year ago on
July 2, 2024

CalFire reports that the Fresno June Lightning Complex fires, now reduced to 10,616 acres with minimal activity, are expected to be fully contained by Saturday, and that the Flash Fire and Hog Fire are already 100% contained. (X/CalFire)

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CalFire expects the Fresno June Lightning Complex fires to be fully contained by Saturday, officials said in an update Tuesday morning.

After another night of minimal fire activity, the fire’s size has decreased from 10,669 acres on Monday to 10,616 acres. In addition, no structures are threatened. Only one structure was lost in the lightning complex fires.

Currently, 761 personnel are working on the fire, supported by 46 engines, six helicopters, 12 dozers, and 19 water tenders.

CalFire also reported that the Flash Fire is fully contained, joining the Hog Fire at 100% containment. There are no longer any evacuation warnings, evacuation orders, or road closures, CalFire said.

Current Fresno June Lightning Complex Updates (as of Tuesday from CalFire):

Bolt Fire

  • Location: Palomino Drive and Elwood Road in the Wonder Valley area
  • Size: 6,743 acres
  • Containment: 82%

Flash Fire

  • Size: 3,600 acres
  • Containment: 100%

Hog Fire

  • Location: Watts Valley Road near Hog Mountain Road
  • Size: 272 acres
  • Containment: 100%
Map of the Fresno June Lightning Complex as of  Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (CalFire)

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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