Illegal fireworks spark Sky Fire at Millerton Lake in Fresno County, Cal Fire says
Investigators for Cal Fire Tuesday said the use of illegal fireworks on Sky Harbour road was the cause of the Sky Fire, which was 40% contained by 10:30 a.m.
Felony charges will be sought for the persons responsible for the blaze, which burned 26 acres by mid-morning near Sky Harbour and El Lado roads.
Cal Fire was sending additional firefighting equipment to the fire near Millerton Lake after the blaze erupted late Monday night.
Spokesman Dan Urias said the wildfire started at 10:23 p.m.
No immediate evacuations were ordered, but Urias said some residents volunteered to evacuate.
No injuries were reported.
It’s the second fire off Sky Harbour Road in two weeks, following the Gold Fire on June 9.
This story was originally published June 22, 2021 at 7:14 AM.