Fresno County Wildfire Grows to More Than 22,000 Acres Near Coalinga

A wildfire in western Fresno County has grown to 22,489 acres and was 25% contained as of Saturday morning, CalFire reported.

The blaze, named the Salt 14-2 Fire, started Tuesday near Jacalitos Creek Road outside Coalinga. The cause remains under investigation.

The fire continues to actively burn in light fuels with wind- and terrain-driven runs, but fire behavior moderated Friday night into Saturday morning as winds subsided, officials said. The flames are moving primarily through grass, timber and brush.

Four structures are threatened, though none have been destroyed or damaged.

Evacuations, Road Closures

Evacuation orders remain in place for zones P18B, P24B2, P25, P27A, P28 and MRY-G041-A. Evacuation warnings have been issued for P18A, P24B1, P27B and MRY-G041-B.

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