# Basin Fire

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2024 wildfire in Central California, USA

Basin Fire Part of the 2024 California wildfires The fire burning on the night of July 7 Date(s) June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26) – July 20, 2024 (2024-07-20) Statistics Perimeter 100% contained Burned area 14,023 acres (5,675 ha; 22 sq mi; 57 km2) Impacts Deaths 0 Non-fatal injuries 0 Structures destroyed 0 Ignition Cause Unknown

The **Basin Fire** was a wildfire that burned through [Fresno County](/source/Fresno_County%2C_California) in [Central California](/source/Central_California) between June 26 and July 20, 2024. It prompted numerous evacuations, and was the fourth fire to burn more than 14,000 acres as part of the [2024 California wildfire season](/source/2024_California_wildfires).

## Progression

Fire crews working the fire on July 7

The fire started on June 26,[1] less than a mile north of the Green Cabin Flat Campgrounds.,[2] and by June 28 the fire had already reached 7,462 acres.[3] One airplane and 9 helicopters were assigned to the fire, along with 430 personnel. Evacuation warnings were also sent out for areas north of Elwood.[3] On June 27, the fire had stayed at the same acreage, and fire crews prioritized the stoppage of the fire near the southern portions of the [Kings River](/source/Kings_River_(California)).[4]

By June 30, the fire had reached 11,047 acres in size,[5] and was determined to be burning in and near the footprint of the [2015 Rough Fire](/source/Rough_Fire).[5] 697 total personnel were assigned to the fire.[5] On July 1, the fire had gained another 1,584 acres, covering a total of 12,631 acres by the end of the day.[6] A spot fire near Rancheria Creek was contained by fire crews.[6] On July 2, the fire was determined to have an acreage of 13,166, and the first parts of the fire were contained, reaching a total of 17% containment by the end of the day.[6][7] The number of personnel responding to the fire jumped to 951, including 9 helicopters and 65 [fire engines](/source/Fire_engine).[6]

At 11:00 a.m. on July 3, the fire had covered a total of 13,166 acres over a period of 7 days,[8] and was 26% contained, width fire crews prioritizing containment in and around the Kings River area.[8] On July 4, the fire was determined to be 46% contained,[9] and the total number of personnel assigned to the fire was 1,340.[10] The southern and western perimeters of the fire were largely secured.[10]

By July 5, the fire had reached 14,020 acres in size, and containment on the fire stayed at 46%. A red flag warning was issued by the [National Weather Service](/source/National_Weather_Service) that accompanied western portions of the fire.[11] On July 6, the [Sierra National Forest](/source/Sierra_National_Forest) was partially closed as a direct result of the fire.[12] On July 7, acreage on the fire stayed consistent with previous days but containment on the fire reached 60%.[13][14] A helicopter landing area was initiated near [Dinkey Creek](/source/Dinkey_Creek_(California)),[13] and [bulldozers](/source/Bulldozer) began working on suppression repairs to prevent potential erosion of land in the future.[13]

On July 8, the number of personnel assigned to the fire had dropped to 872,[15] and containment on the fire reached 80%.[15] Water bars were also implemented to minimize potential damage in the aftermath of fire suppression efforts.[15] By July 10, the fire had been 92% contained,[16] and the number of personnel again dropped to 614.[16] It was determined that the northern perimeter was the only portion of the fire's footprint that was still active.[16] On July 13, the fire had reached 14,023 acres, its maximum size.[17] Containment on the fire also reached 95%.[17] By July 20, the fire was declared 100% contained.[18]

## See also

- [Park Fire](/source/Park_Fire)

- [Borel Fire](/source/Borel_Fire)

- [2024 Arizona wildfires](/source/2024_Arizona_wildfires)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["California Fire Map: Basin Fire 2024"](https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/california-fire-map/basin-fire-2024). *San Francisco Chronicle*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Basin Fire: Incident Update on 06/26/2024 at 3:55 PM | CAL FIRE"](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/6/26/basin-fire/updates/5bd3a5bb-8cfe-4027-8ba5-4175d75397da). *www.fire.ca.gov*. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_3-1) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/evening-update-for-the-basin-fire-june-28-2024-06-29-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/daily-update-for-the-basin-fire-june-29-2024-06-29-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_5-2) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-june-30-2024-06-30-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:3_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:3_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:3_6-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:3_6-3) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-1-2024-07-01-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Crews turn a corner with California's largest wildfire as massive heat wave brings new danger"](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-01/california-wildfires-basin-fire-update). *Los Angeles Times*. July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:4_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:4_8-1) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-3-2024-07-03-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Sierra National Forest Basin Fire Update for Thursday, July 4, 2024: 46% Containment at 13,979 Acres – Includes Public Information Map"](https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/58132-sierra-national-forest-basin-fire-update-for-thursday-july-4-2024-46-containment-at-13-979-acres-includes-public-information-map). *Sierra Sun Times*. July 4, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:5_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:5_10-1) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-fourth-2024-07-04-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-5-2024-07-05-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-6-2024-07-06-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:6_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:6_13-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:6_13-2) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-7-2024-07-07-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Crews battle Basin Fire in Fresno County mountains"](https://abc30.com/live-updates/crews-battle-basin-fire-in-fresno-county-mountains/15015989/). *ABC30 Fresno*. July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:7_15-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:7_15-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:7_15-2) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-daily-update-for-july-8-2024-07-08-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:8_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:8_16-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:8_16-2) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-update-for-10-july-2024-07-10-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:9_17-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:9_17-1) ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-update-07-13-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Single Publication | InciWeb"](https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/casnf-basin-fire/basin-fire-update-07-22-2024). *inciweb.wildfire.gov*. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.

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