Some residents in Fresno and Madera counties can return to areas within the Creek Fire zone downgraded from mandatory evacuation orders on Monday. To view the evacuation map, click HERE to search by address. Fresno County In Fresno County, people can re-enter the following areas: Zone F5L: The south boundary is...
Merced Agencies Answer Madera Sheriff’s Call for Creek Fire Help
The Madera County Sheriff's Office described the Creek Fire as "burning out of control in the areas of Bass Lake and North Fork" on Tuesday. In response, the Sheriff's Office asked surrounding law-enforcement agencies to help with evacuations and security of businesses and residences. Looting is often a problem during...
Bass Lake Under Mandatory Evacuation Order, Sheriff Says
The Madera County Sheriff's Office ordered the mandatory evacuation of Bass Lake and the surrounding areas on Monday afternoon. "This includes Everything south and east along Road 222 and Road 274 into North Fork. Everything south and east of Road 223 and Road 426 is also under mandatory evacuation," the...
Injured Hikers Bring Out Best in Madera Sheriff’s SAR Team
Injured hikers are keeping the search-and-rescue team at the Madera County Sheriff's Office busy. Last Saturday, 20 members rescued a 29-year-old hiker who fell along Willow Creek. The rescue took about two hours because she had to be taken across the creek using a ropes system. The Daly City resident then...
He’s Waved at Oakhurst Motorists Since 2004, Now He’s Moving to Clovis
You may not know his name or the reason he waves, but if you've driven through Oakhurst anytime since 2004 you've probably seen him. Bill Howie sits in his walker just outside the Oakhurst CHP office and inspires honks from cars going by as he waves at them. "He’s been...