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Windy Fire

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Unit Information

Sequoia National Forest 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
California 
93257 
Sequoia National Forest 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
California 
93257 

Incident Contacts

  • Sequoia National Forest
    Email:
    denise.alonzo@usda.gov
    Phone:
    559-539-2607
    Hours:
    Mon - Fri 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photographs Gallery

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
The sun rises over Deer Creek Road.
The sun rises over Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

The sun rises over Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
Firefighters construct handline to stop the fire's spread on the southwest flank near Deer Creek Road.
Firefighters construct handline to stop the fire's spread on the southwest flank near Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

Firefighters construct handline to stop the fire's spread on the southwest flank near Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
Ground fuels burn along Deer Creek Road.
Ground fuels burn along Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

Ground fuels burn along Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
Firefighter hikes with a chainsaw to reach the fireline on the southwest flank.
Firefighter hikes with a chainsaw to reach the fireline on the southwest flank.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

Firefighter hikes with a chainsaw to reach the fireline on the southwest flank. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road.
A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
Firefighters hike along a ridge after containing a spotfire near Deer Creek Road.
Firefighters hike along a ridge after containing a spotfire near Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

Firefighters hike along a ridge after containing a spotfire near Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
The base of a partially burned Giant Sequoia Tree in the Redwood Grove along Deer Creek Road.
The base of a partially burned Giant Sequoia Tree in the Redwood Grove along Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

The base of a partially burned Giant Sequoia Tree in the Redwood Grove along Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
Debris burns along Deer Creek Road on the southwest flank.
Debris burns along Deer Creek Road on the southwest flank.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

Debris burns along Deer Creek Road on the southwest flank. (October, 3, 2021)

Tule River Yokut Tribe Members Working on the Fire
Three men from the Tule River Tribe are pictured from left to right.
Three men from the Tule River Tribe are pictured from left to right.
Tule River Yokut Tribe Members Working on the Fire

Pictured left to right: Shane Santos, Daniel Robles, and Gabe Santos. Read their story in under the news tab in Inciweb.

Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove
A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road.
A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road.
Crews working near Deer Creek Rd to Redwood Grove

A large Ponderosa Pine Tree burns along Deer Creek Road. (October, 3, 2021)

Firefighters work near a flare up on M90 road
A photo of Firefighters work near a flare up on M90 road.
A photo of Firefighters work near a flare up on M90 road.
Firefighters work near a flare up on M90 road

Firefighters cool down an area inside the fire perimeter along the M90 road that reignited with warmer and drier conditions.

Western area of Windy Fire on M50 and Pine Flat
A photo of Western area of Windy Fire on M50 and Pine Flat.
A photo of Western area of Windy Fire on M50 and Pine Flat.
Western area of Windy Fire on M50 and Pine Flat
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