Fire fighters see little growth as containment stalls
10/30/20, 9:02 a.m.: Fire officials report that the containment of the SQF Complex Fire remains at 75%, marking over a week since the containment first reached that level.
Although the containment has halted, the blaze has swelled to a total of 170,071 acres, only a growth of a few hundred acres over the last few days.
The number of total personnel on the scene is down to 389.
Fire growth remains minimal
10/27/20, 9:06 a.m.: Fire officials report that the SQF Complex Fire has grown to 169,757 acres.
Although the fire growth has been minimal, fire fighters have not been able to push the containment, as it remains at 75%.
There are now 490 fire fighters on hand.
Officials report hold in containment as fire growth inches upward
10/26/20, 10:02 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire has held at 75% containment since last Thursday, officials reported in their latest update.
Although fire fighters have not gained any more ground in the containment battle, the blaze has seen minimal growth, reaching 169,688 acres.
The number of total personnel on hand is down to 531.
Fire growth inches upward as three-quarters containment achieved
10/22/20, 9:12 a.m.: Fire officials reported a big milestone with the SQF Complex Fire as the containment has now hit 75%.
With only a quarter left to contain, the blaze grew to 168,973 acres with 744 total personnel on the scene.
Blaze containment and growth remains unchanged
10/21/20, 9:36 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire has maintained 73% containment for the second day in a row, fire officials reported Tuesday evening.
While the containment has stalled, officials reported the total acreage has also remained at 168,595.
There are now 741 total personnel on hand.
Fire maintains minimal growth as containment rises
10/20/20, 10:07 a.m.: The SQF Fire has risen to 73% containment as of Monday evening.
The total growth of the fire has reached 168,595 acres, while fire officials report that 726 total personnel are on the scene.
Officials report minimal growth as containment holds
10/16/20, 9:07 a.m.: After the SQF Complex Fire hit 70% containment earlier in the week, fire officials report Friday morning that that number has held for the fourth consecutive day.
While the blaze has not been contained any further, the fire only grew by less than 200 acres to top out at 167,913 acres.
There are now a total of 843 total personnel on the ground.
Containment stalls, but blaze sees little growth
10/15/20, 8:47 a.m.: Fire officials report that the SQF Complex Fire remains at 70% containment for the third day in a row.
Even though fire fighters have not gained any ground with the containment, the blaze only grew to 167,766 acres.
The number of total personnel on the scene is down to 790.
Officials report minimal growth overnight
10/14/20, 9:09 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire seems to have slowed down, only gaining about 300 acres to push the total growth to 167,625 acres Wednesday morning.
Although the blaze did not spread much, officials report that the containment remains at 70%.
The total personnel on the ground increased to 851.
Blaze nears 170,000 acres
10/12/20, 9:11 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire continues to lose its strength as fire fighters report that the containment is now up to 70%.
With the containment on the rise, the blaze is still growing, however, hitting 167,388 acres Monday morning.
The number of total personnel on hand decreased slightly over the weekend to come in at 801.
Fire jumps 4k acres
10/8/20, 6:20 p.m.: Containment of the SQF Complex Fire has stalled at 65% for the fourth consecutive day.
While the containment has held around the two-thirds mark, the fire swelled to 164,993 acres by Thursday evening.
The number of fire fighters on the scene is reported at 841.
Growth surpasses 160k acres
10/7/20, 9:07 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire continued its growth, rising to 160,908 acres.
For the third day in a row, officials report that the containment of the fire remains at 65%.
The number of total personnel on the ground decreased slightly to 853 fire fighters.
Officials report minimal fire growth
10/6/20, 8:57 a.m.: Overnight, the SQF Complex Fire gained under a thousand acres, coming in at a total of 158,945 acres Tuesday morning.
Although the blaze did not gain significant ground, fire officials report that the containment has stalled at 65%.
There are now a total of 889 fire fighters on the scene, about 50 less than Monday.
Fire officials previously expected to have the fire contained by Oct. 10, but they pushed back that date to Nov. 1.
Fire swells to 158k acres
10/5/20, 9:03 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire grew by about 5,000 acres over the weekend to total 158,058 acres Monday.
Fire fighters gained more ground against the blaze and report 65% containment.
The total personnel on the ground decreased slightly over the weekend to come in at 942 people.
Acreage climbs by 2k as containment stalls
10/2/20, 9:45 a.m.: After reporting minimal growth Thursday morning, the SQF Complex Fire reversed course and jumped to 153,226 acres Friday.
Fire officials report that the containment has held at 61% for the third consecutive day.
The number total personnel on hand saw another drop, decreasing to 976 people.
Containment holds at 61% as fire barely grows
10/1/30, 9:34 a.m.: Although fire officials did not report any progress with containing the SQF Complex Fire Thursday, the blaze only grew by 10 acres, bringing the total to 151,436 acres.
Firefighters also expect to have the fire fully contained by Oct. 10.
The total personnel on hand dropped to 1,440, a loss of about 400.
Firefighters push containment above 60%
9/30/20, 8:56 a.m.: Fire officials report that the SQF Complex Fire has swelled to 151,426 acres.
While the fire is slowly growing, firefighters are continuing to make progress with containment, pushing the total to 61%.
There are currently 1,838 total personnel on the ground fighting the SQF Complex Fire.
Officials report progress as fire growth remains minimal
9/29/20, 9:35 a.m.: Firefighters continued to see success in pushing back the SQF Complex Fire as they report Tuesday morning that the containment is up to 58%.
The good news on the containment front comes as the fire is seemingly slowing down, only gaining about 600 acres to push the total to 150,800 acres.
The total personnel on the scene is down to 1,987 individuals.
Firefighters halfway there, officials report minimal growth
9/28/20, 9:17 a.m.: Following the large containment gains over the weekend, fire officials report the SQF Complex Fire is now 50% contained.
The wildfire in the Sequoia National Forest is only grew by 20 acres overnight, now sitting at 150,286 acres.
There are currently 2,249 individuals fighting the blaze.
Firefighters near 50% containment
9/27/20, 8:59 p.m.: Firefighters battling the SQF Complex fire within the Sequoia National Forest have greatly pushed back the blaze, achieving 49 percent containment – up 13 percent since Friday.
The blaze sits at 150,266 acres consumed, up 5,489 acres over the weekend.
SQF Complex Fire holds at 144k acres
9/25/20, 8:57 a.m.: Fire officials updated the total area of the SQF Complex Fire Friday morning to 144,777 acres, which comes in less than Thursday’s report.
Containment continues to slowly rise, hitting 36%, while the number of total personnel on hand grew substantially to 1,763 fire fighters.
Officials expect to have the fire fully contained by Oct. 10.
Officials report minimal growth for SQF Complex
9/24/20, 10:05 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire only added about 100 acres in growth from Wednesday, bringing the total to 144,826 acres.
As the fire saw minimal growth, firefighters were able to gain some ground and push the containment up to 35%.
The total personnel currently fighting the SQF Complex is up to 1,521.
SQF Complex grows as containment stalls
9/23/20, 9:22 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire swelled to 144,708 acres Wednesday morning but has remained at 33% containment for a few days.
Officials report that the total personnel on the scene has risen to 1,458 people.
The U.S. Forest Service has not reported an update to structure damage.
Officials report SQF Complex remains one-third contained
9/22/20, 10:43 a.m.: Following Monday’s announcement that the SQF Complex Fire has been 33% contained, officials report that the fire has swelled to 141,600 acres while staying one-third contained.
There are now 184 structures reported destroyed, and 15 individuals have been injured.
Total personnel fighting the fire currently sits at 1,422, and the total cost involved with the fire currently sits at $44.1 million.
SQF Complex swells to 137k acres, containment up to 33%
9/21/20, 9:59 p.m.: One-third of the SQF Complex – a two-pronged fire area around Sequoia National Park – is contained, CAL FIRE announced Monday night.
The blaze, however, has grown to 137,500 acres with 150 structures destroyed.
In total, 1,440 firefighters and support personnel are on-the-ground battling in the SQF Complex.
Kings Canyon closes due to SQF Fire
9/18/20, 8:25 a.m.: With an increase of about 6,000 acres overnight, the SQF Complex Fire now totals 128,902 acres.
Despite the growth of the fire, officials report Thursday morning that the containment remains at 12%.
Thursday evening, Kings Canyon National Park closed its doors due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality.
The closure comes after Sequoia National Park closed on Sep. 15. Park officials say they expect Kings Canyon to remain closed at least through the weekend and will reopen when conditions improve.
SQF Complex Fire increases slightly overnight
9/17/20, 9:10 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire increased to 122,835 acres overnight, while the total containment holds at 12%.
Total personnel fighting the fire increased by about 150 Wednesday to total 1,153 Thursday morning, fire officials report.
Officials announce that they will conduct structure damage assessments when it is safe to enter the area impacted by the fire.
Fire officials will contact homeowners once the assessments are completed, and homeowners need to complete a form to provide contact information.
SQF grows, containment holds at 12 percent
9/16/20, 9:35 a.m.: The SQF Complex Fire grew by about 7,000 acres to total 114,320 Wednesday morning.
Fire officials report that the SQF Fire is still contained at 12%, and they expect to have it fully contained by Sep. 30.
The total personnel fighting the fire is 1,001, officials report.
Containment of SQF hits 12 percent
9/15/20, 11:59 a.m. – The SQF Complex – comprised of the Castle and Shotgun fires – currently sits at 107,101 acres consumed, according to U.S. Forest Service data.
Thus far, 12 percent of the combined fires have been contained by an active duty crew of 819 firefighters. 104 structures have been destroyed since the fires ignited in late August.
The Interior Department issued a full closure of Sequoia National Park due to the spread of the Castle Fire.
Evacuation orders for Three Rivers were issued Monday afternoon by Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. The orders cover the areas of Three Rivers south and east from Highway 198, east to south of the Fork Campground, which includes South Fork Drive, Horn, Cahoon Mountain and roads adjacent to the area.
