Firefighters getting handle on wildfire in Tulare County, cause under investigation
Cal Fire continued Tuesday fighting a 756-acre fire that broke out in a remote location in Tulare County.
The Creek Fire began around 3:30 p.m. Saturday east of Woodlake at Dry Creek Drive and Lomitas Drive.
It was burning dry grass on hillsides, according to Cal Fire. In the agency’s daily morning report, containment jumped to 85% (it was 65% Monday) with no change in size in the 24-hour period.
Cal Fire reports the fire is challenging for crews since it is in a remote area with difficult access.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ashleigh Panoo: 559-441-6010, @AshleighPanoo
This story was originally published September 1, 2019 at 8:33 AM.