Update: Fire In Stanislaus National Forest Grows

Update at 6:15 p.m.: The Peak Fire, burning near the Herring Creek Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest, is 20 acres in size with no containment. Forest officials updated that ground crews will continue to work through the night to gain some containment.  The blaze continues to have short-range spotting and is still moving at a moderate rate of spread. The flames ignited around 1 p.m. in timber along Forest Road 4N12 in Tuolumne County and are burning on both sides of the roadway. What sparked the blaze remains under investigation.

Here are the current resources on the scene: 5 engines, one Type 2 IA crew (Feather River), one water tender, one dozer, patrol 31, Air Attack 440, Air Tanker 82 and 83, and Helicopter 4AJ in addition to various command overhead. Further details on the fire can be viewed below.

Update at 4:35 p.m.: The Peak Fire, burning near the Herring Creek Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest, remains 20 acres and there is no containment. The flames ignited in some timber along Forest Road 4N12 in Tuolumne County and are burning on both sides of the roadway. Forest fire officials relay that firefighters are patrolling the area to ensure any potential campers are aware of the situation.

Update at 3:45 p.m.:  Stanislaus National Forest spokesperson Ben Cossel updated that The Peak Fire, burning near the Herring Creek Reservoir, is now at 20 acres and continues to show a moderate rate of spread and short-range spotting. The flames ignited along Forest Road 4N12 in Tuolumne County and are burning on both sides of the roadway.

Update at 3:08 p.m.: Due to mapping done at the Peak Fire, it is now 18 acres in size. The flames continue to move at a moderate rate of spread and crews are still battling with short-range spotting. The flames ignited along Forest Road 4N12 in Tuolumne County and additional fire information can be viewed below.

Update at 2:05 p.m.: Stanislaus National Forest spokesperson Ben Cossel updated that the Peak Fire, burning near the Herring Creek Reservoir, is now estimated at 5 to 10 acres in size with continued short-range spotting and still moving at a moderate rate of spread. Two additional air tankers have been called to the scene. Here are the current resources on the scene per Cossel: 5 engines, one Type 2 IA crew (Feather River), one water tender, one dozer, patrol 31, Air Attack 440, Air Tanker 82 and 83, and Helicopter 4AJ in addition to various command overhead. Further details on the fire can be viewed below.

Original post at 1:15 p.m.: Tuolumne County, CA — CAL Fire air and forest ground resources are working on a vegetation fire dubbed the Peak Fire, burning near the Herring Creek Reservoir in the Stanislaus National Forest.

The flames ignited near Forest Road 4N12 in Tuolumne County. Forest spokesperson Ben Cossel reports that the blaze is estimated at 5 to 7 acres, with short-range spotting and moving at a moderate rate of spread. He added that aircraft have been able to lay retardant on the left flank of the fire.

No structures are threatened and while there are no evacuations currently, Cossel says patrols are checking nearby campgrounds and evacuating campers that are there. Currently on the scene are 5 engines, 1 dozer, 2 air tankers, 1 helicopter, and an air attack.

We’ll bring you an update as soon as new information comes into the news center.