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2024 SQF Lightning

Unit Information

220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 

Incident Contacts

  • Incident Information--Public Inquiries
    Email:
    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    760-376-3781
    Hours:
    8 am - 8 pm
  • Incident Information--Media Inquiries
    Email:
    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    917-921-5226
    Hours:
    8 am - 8 pm

News

Trout Fire: 22,660 acres - 25% containmentLong Fire: 9,204 acres - 35% containmentBorel Fire: 31,980 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 1,059 
2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook, 07-27-2024
Updated On: - 07/27/2024 / 08:00
Fire
2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook, 07-26-2024
Updated On: - 07/26/2024 / 09:00
Special StatementA Red Flag Warning is in affect until 2300 on 7/27. The Borel Fire was added to the Outlook.Fire
Trout Fire: 22,231 acres - 20% containmentLong Fire: 9,204 acres - 30% containmentBorel Fire: 3,092 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 1,117 
2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook, 07-25-2024
Updated On: - 07/25/2024 / 10:13
FirePortions of the fire received light precipitation yesterday during afternoon thunderstorm activity. Today, drier air will start to move into the Outlook area and reduce the chance of thunderstorms. Tactical firing operations are possible on the western side of the Trout. Expected fire behavior to include smoldering, single tree/small group torching, spotting, and potential short uphill runs.
Trout Fire: 22,231 acres - 10% containmentLong Fire: 9,204 acres - 25% containmentBorel Fire: 941 acres - 0% containmentTotal Personnel: 1,095 
Trout Fire: 22,105 acres - 7% containmentLong Fire: 9,204 acres - 20% containmentTotal Personnel: 1,067 
2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook 07-24-2024
Updated On: - 07/24/2024 / 08:00
Fire
Trout Fire: 19,259 acres - 5% containmentLong Fire: 8,908 acres - 20% containmentTotal Personnel: 1,007 
2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook 07-23-2024
Updated On: - 07/23/2024 / 08:16
Special Statement Convective thunderstorms are likely in the Outlook area today and could include strong outflow winds, heavy rain, and ground lightning.Fire