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...