Updated: 4:34 p.m. Aug. 11
First discovered: 24 hours ago, 3:35 p.m. Aug. 10
Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5
Fire name: Soda Creek
Soda Creek Fire initially started at 3:35 p.m. Aug. 10 in Tulare County, California.
It has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 24 hours. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.
NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis
This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:
• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
