Category Archives: Fire Brigade

California Fire News Coverage, Pier Fire 

It’s been said that the Pier Fire is getting little to no news attention outside of the Central Valley.  This appears to be true as the news of the La Tuna fire and the fire near Yosemite (Railroad Fire) are … Continue reading

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Pier Fire Update: 9am, 9/4/17. 10% Containment, Minimal Growth Overnight. 

For the latest update please click here.  The info below is outdated.  Size: 17,418  Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Percent Contained: 10%  Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,378  Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: 30 crews, 6 … Continue reading

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Pier Fire Update, 9:30pm, 9/3/17…Some Containment! 

Latest update here. Info below is old.  Size: 17,418 acres (appears to have not grown or not updated?) Percent Contained: 5%  Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,378  Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: 30 crews, 6 helicopters, … Continue reading

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Pier Fire Current Map and Update – 8am, 9/3/17

***please see updated info as of 930pm, 9/3/17*** 17,418 acres, zero containment.  One map shows the whole area, the others show zoomed in versions to show detail.  There appears to be substantial growth from last night.  Green dots are homes. … Continue reading

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