Shaver Lake, CA…We spoke with CAL-FIRE TCU earlier this morning and asked if the smoke in our area is from the Creek or Slink Fires? We were told it was probably a mixture of both. The creek however is burning in area with heavier fuels with a higher smoke output level. We have included a thermal map below. These can be inaccurate at times, but on fast moving campaign style fires they can be more accurate in the early stages. The latest on the Creek Fire from the USFS & CAL-FIRE…”The Creek Fire a fast-moving fire burning on both Districts of the Forest. The fire which started near the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake, moved very quickly prompting several evacuations.  Early Saturday afternoon the fire crossed the San Joaquin River and made a run into the Mammoth Pool area. Prompting some members of the public to shelter in place near Wagner’s Store and Campground. With assistance of the California Army National Guard, 207 people were safely evacuated and have been assessed for medical needs.

The fire burned actively overnight. Crews will be challenged today by steep rugged terrain, heavy fuel loading and high temperatures. Additional resources have been ordered including a Type 1 Incident Management Team. Evacuations and closures remain in effect.

Mandatory Evacuations in place for the communities of Big Creek, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake and Cascadel Woods.

Evacuation warnings now in effect from Cressman Road -Auberry Road from the top of the four lanes to Powerhouse to the San Joaquin River.-Also included are Jose Basin, Alder Spring, Mono Wind Casino, Meadow Lakes and Mile High.An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now.

Creek Fire: On Friday September 4, 2020 at about 6:44 PM the Fire started. This fire is burning in the Big Creek drainage between Shaver Lake, Big Creek and Huntington Lake, cause of this fire is under investigation. The Creek Fire a fast-moving fire burning on both Districts of the Forest. The fire which started near the communities of Big Creek and Huntington Lake, moved very quickly prompting several evacuations. Early Saturday afternoon the fire crossed the San Joaquin River and made a run into the Mammoth Pool area.

Closures: Hwy 168 closed at Huntington Lake Road and at the top of the four lane Cressman’s. These are hard closures CHP road block in place.

Mandatory Evacuations in place for the communities of Big Creek, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake and Cascadel Woods.

Evacuation warnings now in effect from Cressman Road – Auberry Road from the top of the four lanes to Powerhouse to the San Joaquin River. Also included are Jose Basin, Alder Spring, Mono Wind Casino, Meadow Lakes and Mile High.

An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and / or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets / livestock should leave now.

For the safety of fire crews, and the public who are leaving the area weekend visitors are asked to make alternate plans. Shaver Lake is closed.

More information will be provided when obtained as this is an active initial attack and resources are committed to a full suppression engagement of the Creek Fire.

Incident Information

Source = USFS, CAL-FIRE, Inciweb