Stanislaus National Forest Lightning Fire Update for July 27,2020

Sonora, CA…The Forest had dozens of lightning strikes over the last 72 hours, see map below, resulting in 13 fires across our higher elevation areas. Four fires are designated either contained/controlled or out. Six fires are currently being monitored, all are under 1/4 acre in size with little potential for growth. Today fire personnel are reconning and responding to 3 new lightning fires, all currently less than 1/4 acre in size.