ILEA004532644: US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

US: Pack Fire Burns Nearly 2,000 Acres in Mono County, California

A wildfire in Mono County, California, destroyed more that two dozen structures and burned 1,974 acres near McGee Creek Road and Highway 395. The Pack Fire, which started on November 13, prompted mandatory evacuations in Long Valley and McGee Creek, affecting around 1,800 residents, while nearby communities remained under warnings. As of the evening of November 17, the fire was 83% contained, with 614 firefighters and multiple air tankers deployed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 6

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres.

US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 5

A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Friday, September 5, prompting evacuations for nearby areas. The fire, dubbed the Pyrite Fire, erupted around 5:20 p.m. and quickly grew to more than 500 acres and was 20% contained as of the morning on Sunday.

US: Evacuations Ordered as Pyrite Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County 4