# Pier Fire

> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Pier_Fire
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Pier_Fire.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_Fire
> Source revision: 1305133317
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

2017 wildfire in Central California

Pier Fire Part of the 2017 California wildfires Pier Fire on the evening of August 29, 2017 Date(s) August 29, 2017 (2017-08-29) – November 29, 2017 (2017-11-29) Location Sequoia National Forest, California, United States Springville, California, United States Coordinates 36°09′32″N 118°41′46″W / 36.159°N 118.696°W / 36.159; -118.696 Statistics[1] Burned area 36,556 acres (148 km2) Impacts Non-fatal injuries 5 Ignition Cause Human caused Map Location of fire in California.

The **Pier Fire** was a wildfire that burned near [Springville](/source/Springville%2C_California) and in the [Sequoia National Forest](/source/Sequoia_National_Forest), in [California](/source/California) in the [United States](/source/United_States). The fire was reported on August 29, 2017. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is believed to be human-caused. The fire was completely extinguished on November 29, after it had burned 36,556 acres (148 km2). The fire threatened old growth [sequoia trees](/source/Sequoiadendron_giganteum), the [Tule River Indian Reservation](/source/Tule_River_Indian_Reservation), and many small communities in the area.

## Progression

The Pier Fire was first reported on August 29 at 2:30 AM. The fire was spotted in the [Tule River Canyon](/source/Tule_River) just north of [Springville, California](/source/Springville%2C_California) (reportedly, the fire was started by an individual or individuals who had stolen a car, set it on fire and pushed it into a ravine, which then caught fire. Since the site where the fire started was in a national forest, federal authorities along with state authorities are investigating). By the end of the day the fire had burned 1,650 acres (7 km2) north and south of [Highway 190](/source/California_State_Route_190) in [Giant Sequoia National Monument](/source/Giant_Sequoia_National_Monument) in [Sequoia National Forest](/source/Sequoia_National_Forest). This led to numerous mandatory evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 190 in select areas.[2][3]

By August 30, the fire had grown to 4,655 acres (19 km2) and threatened the [Tule River Reservation](/source/Tule_River_Reservation) and two groves of sequoia trees: [Mountain Home Grove](/source/Mountain_Home_Grove) and [Black Mountain Grove](/source/Black_Mountain_Grove). Crews had limited access to the fire due to the steep slopes, heavy fuels and limited roads. Highway 190 remained closed in some sections and [Balch Park](/source/Balch_Park) and [Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest](/source/Mountain_Home_Demonstration_State_Forest) were both closed.[4]

On September 1, the fire grew to 10,311 acres (42 km2). The fire jumped Highway 190 and the middle fork of the Tule River, nearing campgrounds. Additional crews were recruited due to the overwhelming nature of the fire, including CAL FIRE and Tulare County crews, totaling 1,243 individuals. More residents, specifically those residing on Balch Park and Bear Creek Roads were evacuated.[5]

California Assemblyman [Devon Mathis](/source/Devon_Mathis) visited the incident command post for a site visit on September 2.[5] That day, the fire had grown by approximately 4,000 acres, driven by dry fuels rather than the previous nights winds.[6] On September 3, a [Southern California Edison](/source/Southern_California_Edison) [flume](/source/Flume) was destroyed in the fire, costing an estimated $3-$5 million to replace. Additionally, Southern California Edison also lost a valve house, six distribution poles and a transmission structure.[7][8]

By September 11, the fire was declared to be 60% contained and at 27,586 acres (112 km2). Evacuation status of Cow Mountain, Springville and Upper Rio Vista was downgraded to voluntary. Crews successfully controlled fires on the Tule River Tribe of the Tule River Reservation.[1] On the evening of September 14, mandatory evacuations for the communities of Alpine Village, Camp Nelson, Cedar Slope, Doyle Springs, Mountain Aire, Rogers Camp, Pierpoint Springs, Sequoia Crest and Wishon were downgraded to voluntary.[9]

IN mid-September 2017, fire crews were finishing up containment of spot fires near Pine Flat Road and will proceed to initiate firing operations and hand lines in Soda Springs on the [Tule River Reservation](/source/Tule_River_Reservation), including structure protection.[1]

On September 24, the Pier Fire's perimeter was 100% contained, with a total burn area of 36,556 acres (148 km2). However, hot spots continued with burn within the fire perimeter for another couple of months, until they were extinguished by rainfall from a winter storm on November 29.[1]

## Effects

### Evacuations and closures

A portion of Highway 190 is closed to all traffic from the Tule Power House to Pierpoint Springs.[9] Sequoia National Forest lands, trails and roads around the fire remain closed.[1]

## See also

- [2017 California wildfires](/source/2017_California_wildfires)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-InciWeb_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-InciWeb_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-InciWeb_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-InciWeb_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-InciWeb_1-4) ["Pier Fire"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170901122636/https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5548/). *Pier Fire*. U.S. Forest Service. November 29, 2017. Archived from [the original](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5548/) on September 1, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IW829_2-0)** ["Wildfire in Tule River Canyon"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/39388/). *Pier Fire News Release*. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IW8292_3-0)** ["Pier Fire Continues to Grow in Tule River Canyon"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/39550/). *InciWeb*. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IW830_4-0)** ["Pier Fire Continues to Grow in Tule River Canyon"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/39551/). *InciWeb*. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IW92_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IW92_5-1) ["Pier Fire Update Sept 2 9 am"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/39776/). *InciWeb*. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IW93_6-0)** ["Pier Fire Update September 3 9 am"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/39872/). *InciWeb*. U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Romero_7-0)** Romero, Sheyanne N. ["Springville fire grows to 20,000 acres, 15% contained"](http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2017/09/05/springville-fire-grows-20-000-acres-15-contained/632815001/). *Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register*. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Panoo_8-0)** Panoo, Ashleigh. ["Pier Fire sees slow growth; 10% contained"](http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article171243117.html). *fresnobee*. Retrieved September 6, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IW914_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IW914_9-1) ["Officials Downgrade Evac Orders for Communities Impacted by the Pier Fire"](https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5548/40960/). *InciWeb*. Sequoia National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

## External links

- Media related to [Pier Fire](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Pier_Fire) at Wikimedia Commons

v t e California wildfires Pre-2007 Santiago Canyon (1889) Berkeley (1923) Matilija (1932) Griffith Park (1933) Rattlesnake (1953) Harlow (1961) Bel Air (1961) Loop (1966) Laguna (1970) Clampitt (1970) Marble Cone (1977) Agoura-Malibu (1978) Panorama (1980) 49er (1988) Painted Cave (1990) Tunnel (1991) Fountain (1992) Cleveland (1992) Kinneloa (1993) Laguna (1993) Mount Vision (1995) Pendola (1999) Jones (1999) Storrie (2000) Poe (2001) Wolf (2002) Copper (2002) Biscuit (2002) McNally (2002) Curve (2002) Williams (2002) Old (2003) Simi (2003) Cedar (2003) Power (2004) Rumsey (2004) Topanga (2005) Sawtooth Complex (2006) Day (2006) Esperanza (2006) 2007 Island Angora Zaca Moonlight October 2007 wildfires Buckweed Harris Witch Santiago Rice Corral 2008 Summit Indians Basin Complex Klamath Theater Complex Gap Telegraph Sesnon Tea Sayre Freeway Complex 2009 Jesusita La Brea Lockheed Station Guiberson 2010 Bull West Crown 2011 Lion Comanche Complex 2012 Reading Chips Barry Point Rush Ponderosa 2013 Summit Springs Powerhouse Mountain Silver Rim Clover 2014 Colby Etiwanda May 2014 San Diego County wildfires Tomahawk Poinsettia Cocos Shirley Butts Bully Happy Camp Complex Meadow King Boles 2015 Round Lake North Wragg Rocky Mad River Complex Humboldt Complex Frog Rough Jerusalem Cuesta Butte Valley Tassajara 2016 Sherpa Border San Gabriel Complex Erskine Trailhead Sand Soberanes Cold Pilot Chimney Clayton Blue Cut Rey Bogart Canyon Loma 2017 Gate Holcomb Schaeffer Salmon August Complex Manzanita Winters Alamo Wall Whittier Garza Detwiler Empire Parker 2 Young Pier Railroad Ponderosa Mud Slinkard Helena La Tuna Palmer Mission October 2017 Northern California wildfires Atlas Tubbs Canyon 2 December 2017 Southern California wildfires Thomas Creek Rye Skirball Lilac 2018 Lions Lane Pawnee Waverly County Klamathon Valley Georges Ferguson Natchez Carr Cranston Mendocino Complex Whaleback Donnell Holy Hirz Delta Camp Woolsey 2019 Sand West Butte Tucker Mountain Tenaja Walker Taboose Lime Red Bank South Lone Sandalwood Saddleridge Nustar Kincade Tick Getty Easy Maria 2020 Quail Grant Crews Soledad Mineral 2020 Lassen County wildfires Gold Loyalton Red Salmon Complex Apple August 2020 lightning wildfires Lake Dome River CZU Lightning Complex SCU Lightning Complex August Complex LNU Lightning Complex North Complex SQF Complex Dolan Creek El Dorado Bobcat Slater/Devil Oak Glass Zogg Silverado Mountain View Bond 2021 Palisades Willow Lava Tennant Salt Beckwourth Complex Tamarack Dixie McFarland Monument River Complex McCash Antelope River Caldor French KNP Complex Windy Fawn 2022 Colorado Electra Washburn Oak McKinney Red Route Border 32 Mill Fairview Mosquito SRF Lightning Complex 2023 Rabbit Deep Pika York 2024 Corral Lake Post Point Thompson SQF Lightning Complex Borel Basin Park Nixon Pedro Boise Coffee Pot Line Bridge Airport Horseshoe Mountain Franklin 2025 January 2025 Southern California wildfires Palisades Eaton Madre Orleans Complex Gifford Canyon Pickett Little TCU September Pack 2026 Sandy Fire Santa Rosa Island Fire Category

---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Pier Fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_Fire) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_Fire?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.