Porterville Fire Crews Contain Tule River Blaze With Strategic Burn

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 11 hours ago on

May 21, 2025

Porterville fire crews used favorable conditions during a Tuesday, May 20, 2025, grass fire along the Tule River to conduct a controlled burn, reducing future fire hazards before fully extinguishing the blaze. (Porterville FD)

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Fire crews responded to a Tuesday night grass fire along the Tule River and used the opportunity to conduct a controlled burn before fully extinguishing the flames, authorities said.

The Porterville Fire Department said crews arrived just before midnight and found conditions favorable for a strategic burn.

Porterville fire crew fights the Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Tule River fire. (Porterville FD)

Firefighters used the moment to reduce hazardous vegetation in the area, which officials say will help prevent future fires.

“We thank our firefighters for their swift response and remind everyone to stay vigilant during fire season,” the Porterville Fire Department said in their statement.

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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.