Max Fire 0.0000, -0.0000

US Forest Service - Sierra National Forest (CASNF)

WILDFIRE reported in California, US Forest Service Sierra National Forest

Status

active

Size

426 acres

Containment

90%
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Last updated 4 hours, 13 mins agoReported 1 week, 9 hours ago via CASICCIncident # 2025-CASNF-001139

Initial Location
9.6 miles East of Tollhouse, CA
Dispatch Notes
N/A
Assigned Resources
PT31, CREW 40, PT13
Responsible Agency
US Forest Service — Sierra National Forest
Fuels
Tall Grass (2.5 feet), Chaparral (6 feet)
Incident Status
Active

Nearby Weather Conditions

Incident Weather Concerns

Incident Overview

Aircraft over the Max Fire

The Max Fire broke out on the Sierra National Forest shortly after 1 pm on July 13 and is located southeast of Barnes Mountain and northeast of Pine Flat Reservoir in Fresno County.

CHP and Fresno County Sheriff's Office are responding with localized evacuations of forest visitors and campers in Blue Canyon and establishing road closures on Dinkey Creek Road. 10S17, Trimmer Springs Road, and 10S69 Big Creek Road. 

A full response was initiated that includes two large air tankers (LATs) along with multiple engines and hand crews.  The Sierra National Forest is the lead agency for this wildfire.

Basic Information

Last Updated
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 11:18 AM PDT
Incident Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Fire Discovered
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 1:15 PM PDT
Incident Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time
Location
Southeast of Barnes Mountain and northeast of Pine Flat Reservoir in Fresno County.
Incident Commander
USDA Forest Service
Incident Description
Evacuation Order Lifted for Max Fire
Roadblocks are still in place as firefighting equipment remains in the area.

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Current Situation

Total Personnel
219
Size
426
Containment
90%
Fuels Involved

Tall Grass (2.5 feet)
Chaparral (6 feet)
Timber (Litter and Understory)

Significant Events

Fire behavior is interior at this time. No forward rate of spread.

Outlook

Projected Incident Activity
Projected fire growth is predicted to be low. Ground resources continue to improvement and mop up in critical areas of the fire.
Minimal fire growth, creeping, smoldering.
Remarks
Cooperator agencies include: Pacific Gas and Electric, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Fresno County Sherriff's Department.

Current Weather

Weather Concerns

Sunny, 91-101 degrees, relative humidity 25-35%

Public Information

Will McCullough
Email: Bill.McCullough@usda.gov
Phone: 559-290-0094

Dispatch Center

Sierra Interagency Communication Center (CASICC)

Fresno, CA