Tumey Fire Grows to 1,200 acres, 20% Containment in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The Tumey Fire has grown to 1,200 acres and is 20% contained, according to CAL FIRE.

The forward progress of the fire has stopped. However, the following zones are under an evacuation warning:

Crews will remain at the scene overnight as they work to further contain the fire.

The Tumey Fire started around 2:02 p.m. on Sunday, west of Interstate 5 and south of Panoche Road in western Fresno County.

The Tumey Gun Range was evacuated by the Fresno Sheriff’s Department and the Tumey Recreational Area is still closed.

I-5 is open to travelers.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.