Fresno County Authorities Downgrade Garnet Fire Evacuation Orders as Containment Grows

The Garnet Fire has burned 59,751 acres and is 85% contained, CalFire reported Tuesday.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said evacuation warnings for Zones K26, K28, K32A, K40, K60, K61A, K165, and K166 have been lifted.

Evacuation orders for Zones K29A, K30B, and K31 were downgraded to warnings, covering the western, eastern, and southern edges of the fire.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zones K27, K29B, and K30A.

Officials warned that hazards such as smoldering materials persist and urged the public to slow down for firefighting equipment and report dangerous situations to law enforcement.

Evacuation maps are available here, and fire progress can be tracked on Cal Fire’s incident page.

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