Wildfires Erupt in Central and Northern California

On Monday, two new wildfires surged in Central and Northern California, prompting evacuations in areas near Fresno, which is the largest inland city in the state.

The Garnet fires are currently raging in Fresno County, particularly in the Sierra National Forest. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 6,400 acres had been scorched since the fire’s onset on Sunday.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for a mountainous region to the northeast of the city, where the fire is nearest.

This outbreak follows recent high temperatures that have fueled the spread of picket fires across California’s Wine Country.

Officials from Sierra National Forest noted that the steep landscape is complicating efforts for firefighters, as bulldozers cannot access certain areas to establish containment lines.

Currently, more than 150 fire personnel are on the scene, although the situation remains unstable.

Firefighters are particularly worried about temperatures that are now hitting close to what they expected for Tuesday, as this could slow down their efforts.

In the meantime, Avoca Drake Park, a well-frequented recreational spot, is closed and being utilized as a staging area for fire operations.

Dillon Fire Breaks Out Near the California Border

In a separate incident, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for several areas along State Highway 96 after the Dillon Fire ignited in the Six Rivers National Forest.

Previously, the county had been under fire weather warnings due to a significant number of dry lightning strikes, yet the underlying causes of the Dillon Fire remain under investigation.

Cal Fire reported that Siskiyou County experienced 2,790 lightning strikes on Sunday night.

The Dillon Fire has already consumed over 900 acres.