Published Saturday, June 28, 2025, 1400 hours PDT

Photo Credit: ALERT California | UC San Diego

The SADDLE FIRE started on June 26, 2025, at 2255 hours PDT, from an unknown cause, which is currently under investigation. It is located on Sierra Drive and Whitney Creek Road in Three Rivers (Tulare County), California.

The Lead Fire Agency is CAL FIRE Tulare Unit. There is no current IMT assigned to this incident.

There are 21 engines, eight (8) crews, five (5) water tenders, two (2) helicopters, and a total of 300 personnel attached to this wildfire.

It is approximately 120 acres and has a 25% containment status.

All previous evacuation orders have been lifted.

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