A 60-acre wildfire near Jacalitos Creek Road in Coalinga that started Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, remains fully active and inaccessible, with 70 firefighters and air tankers battling it, CalFire said. (CalFire)
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A wildfire dubbed the Salt 14-2 Fire ignited near Jacalitos Creek Road in Fresno County early Tuesday morning, CalFire reported.
The fire, reported at 3:00 a.m., is active and currently estimated at 60 acres with zero containment, according to CalFire Fresno-Kings Unit.
Officials said forward progress has stopped, but the blaze remains completely inaccessible to dozers and engines.
70 Personnel on the Scene
Firefighters from two engines, four hand crews, and 10 additional units are on scene, totaling 70 personnel.
Air tankers from across the state are conducting fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Dias Fire Burned Near Jacalitos Road in June
CalFire suppressed the Dias Fire west of Lost Hills Road near Jacalitos Creek Road on June 26. That fire burned for two days and scorched 852 acres.
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