Posted by: Media Relations
9/24/21- 10:15 a.m.
Sheriff Issues New EVACUATION ORDER Due to Windy Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the communities of Sugar Loaf, Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Sugarloaf Saw Mill, White River, Idlewild, Posey, Panorama Heights, Poso, Balance Rock, Spear Creek, from the existing Hot Spring Evacuation Order west to King George Peak, south to County M56, including Oak Flat, Twin Peak, to Vincent Ranch at the Tulare-Kern Counties Border, east to Portuguese Peak, and back north to Dunlap Meadow.
Please use Jack Ranch Road as the evacuation route.
An evacuation order means an immediate threat to life, safety, and property and all residents and visitors must leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you need assistance with evacuation, please call 9-1-1.
Road closures are in effect at Jack Ranch Road and Old Stage Road; Highway 190 and Rio Vista; MT99 at Gold Ledge Campground; and MT56 at Fountain Springs.
The temporary evacuation point, where you may find information and assistance, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals with RVs/Trailers may find information about where they can park at the College, or you may go to the International Agri-Center 4500 W. Laspina in Tulare, Gate D, where you may dry camp.
If you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. If you are unable to do so, and under an evacuation order, please call Tulare County Animal Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington at (559) 679-6222.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
When preparing to evacuate, please consider bringing important documents, necessary medication, changes of clothing, and hygiene items. If you are able to evacuate your domestic animals, remember to pack food, leashes, and other items. If you are not able to plan to evacuate your domestic animals or livestock, please make arrangements with Tulare County Animal Services prior to transporting your animals to an available shelter location by completing the Fire Assistance Evacuation Form located on the Tulare County Animal Services website at: https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/resources/animal-evacuation-form/?fbclid=IwAR1g1wCuXH6-jeD-WUjK4133AQLb3iwvJX8BvvX_3gL0pfcPj36QZ-Ou0n4.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Johnsondale, Camp Whitsett, California Hot Springs, Pine Flat,
McNallys, Camp Nelson, Pierpoint, Coy Flat, Mountain Aire, Cedar Slope, Alpine Village, Rogers Camp, Sequoia Crest, Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen.
All evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for the Windy Fire.
9/24/21- 7:30 a.m.
Sheriff Issues New EVACUATION ORDERS Due to Windy Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the communities of California Hot Springs and Pine Flat areas. The evacuation order includes M-504 at Tyler Creek, Southeast to Pine Flat, West to M-56 and Fire Control Road, North up Tyler Creek Road. This will continue to include structures, side roads, and attached roads.
An evacuation order means an immediate threat to life, safety, and property and all residents and visitors must leave now before the fire reaches the community.
If you need assistance with evacuation, please call 9-1-1.
A road closure is in effect at M56 at Tyler Creek Fire Station 40587 Hot Springs Road, CA Hot Spring, CA.
The temporary evacuation point, where you may find information and assistance, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals with RVs/Trailers may find information about where they can park at the College, or you may go to the International Agri-Center 4500 W. Laspina in Tulare, Gate D, where you may dry camp.
If you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. If you are unable to do so, and under an evacuation order, please call Tulare County Animal Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington at (559) 679-6222.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
When preparing to evacuate, please consider bringing important documents, necessary medication, changes of clothing, and hygiene items. If you are able to evacuate your domestic animals, remember to pack food, leashes, and other items. If you are not able to plan to evacuate your domestic animals or livestock, please make arrangements with Tulare County Animal Services prior to transporting your animals to an available shelter location by completing the Fire Assistance Evacuation Form located on the Tulare County Animal Services website at: https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/resources/animal-evacuation-form/.
All evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for the Windy Fire.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
9/17/22- 3:30 p.m.
Sheriff Issues New Evacuation Warnings Due to Windy Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for the communities of Camp Nelson, Pierpoint, Coy Flat, Mountain Aire, Cedar Slope, Alpine Village, Rogers Camp and Sequoia Crest due to the Windy Fire.
Evacuation warnings are voluntary. Community members are strongly encouraged to prepare to evacuate if it becomes necessary. If individuals feel they need more time, please consider leaving the area now.
Should you choose to evacuate now, avoid all road closures and use HWY 190 to Porterville.
A road closure is in effect at M107 at HWY 190/M90 to M50.
The temporary evacuation point, where you may find information and assistance, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals who may need assistance evacuating may call 2-1-1. Older individuals (60+) who need assistance with evacuation or information may call the senior hotline at 1-800-321-2462.
When preparing to evacuate, please consider bringing important documents, necessary medication, changes of clothing, and hygiene items. If you are able to evacuate your domestic animals, remember to pack food, leashes, and other items.
If you are not able to plan to evacuate your domestic animals or livestock, please make arrangements with Tulare County Animal Services prior to transporting your animals to an available shelter by completing the Fire Assistance Evacuation Form located on the Tulare County Animal Services website at: https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/resources/animal-evacuation-form/.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Johnsondale and Camp Whitsett, including M107 at Dome Rock, east to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road (MT22S82), south to M99 at Sherman Pass Road, west to M107 and M50.
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
9/16/21- 7 p.m.
Sheriff Issues New Evacuation Warning for the Windy Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for the communities of Ponderosa and Quaking Aspen. The area of warning includes M107 at Dome Rock, north to HWY 190/M90 at North Road (MT21S50), east to Route 21S05, at Needles Trail, south to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road (MT22S82).
Should you choose to evacuate now, avoid all road closures and use HWY 190 to Porterville.
A road closure is in effect at M107 at HWY 190/M90 to M50.
Evacuation warnings are voluntary. Community members are strongly encouraged to prepare to evacuate if it becomes necessary. If individuals feel they need more time, please consider leaving the area now.
The temporary evacuation point, where you may find information and assistance, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals who may need assistance evacuating may call 2-1-1. Older individuals (60+) who need assistance with evacuation or information may call the senior hotline at 1-800-321-2462.
When preparing to evacuate, please consider bringing important documents, necessary medication, changes of clothing, and hygiene items. If you are able to evacuate your domestic animals, remember to bring food, leashes, and other items for their comfort. If you are not able to plan to evacuate your domestic animals or livestock, please make arrangements with Tulare County Animal Services prior to transporting your animals to an available shelter location by completing the Fire Assistance Evacuation Form located on the Tulare County Animal Services website at: https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/resources/animal-evacuation-form/.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Johnsondale and Camp Whitsett, including M107 at Dome Rock, east to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road (MT22S82), south to M99 at Sherman Pass Road, west to M107 and M50.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
9/16/21- 12p.m.
Sheriff Issues Issues New Evacuation Order for the Windy Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has now issued an EVACUATION ORDER due to the Windy Fire for the communities of Johnsondale and nearby Camp Whitsett. The evacuation order includes from M107 at Dome Rock, east to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road, (M22S82), south to M99 at Sherman Pass Road, west to M107 and M50.
An evacuation order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means an immediate threat to life, safety, and property and all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you are unable to evacuate and need immediate assistance, please call 9-1-1.
The temporary evacuation point where you may find information and assistance with sheltering, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals who may need assistance evacuating may call 2-1-1.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
If you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. If you are unable to do so, and under an evacuation order, please call Tulare County Animal Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington at (559) 679-6222.
A road closure at M107 between Aspen Dr. and M50 continues to be in effect.
9/16/21- 10 a.m.
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an evacuation warning for the communities of Johnsondale and nearby Camp Whitsett. The area of warning includes from M107 at Dome Rock, east to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road (MT22S82), south to M99 at Sherman Pass Road, west to M107 and M50.
Tulare County officials have closed M107 between Aspen Dr. and M50 to assist with firefighting efforts.
Evacuation warnings are voluntary. Community members are strongly encouraged to prepare to evacuate if it becomes necessary. If you feel you need more time, please consider leaving the area now.
The temporary evacuation point where you may find information and assistance with sheltering, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals who may need assistance evacuating may call 2-1-1.
If you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. Tulare County Animal Services is available to assist with evacuating your animals from the fire areas along with housing for both small and large animals. Please make arrangements with Tulare County Animal Services prior to transporting livestock to an available shelter location. If you are under a mandatory evacuation, please call Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington at (559) 679-6222. If you are under a warning, please complete the Fire Assistance Evacuation Form located at: https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/resources/fire-assistance-evacuation-form/. Please contact Animal Services at (559) 636-4050 for more information or Dial 2-1-1.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.