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Sheriff Issues New Evacuation Order for the Windy Fire
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Sheriff Issues Issues New Evacuation Order for the Windy Fire
September 16, 2021
Sheriff Boudreaux has now issued an EVACUATION ORDER due to the Windy Fire for the communities of Johnsondale and nearby Camp Whitsett. The evacuation order includes from M107 at Dome Rock, east to Lloyd Meadow at Lower Peppermint Road, (M22S82), south to M99 at Sherman Pass Road, west to M107 and M50.
An evacuation order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means an immediate threat to life, safety, and property and all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you are unable to evacuate and need immediate assistance, please call 9-1-1.
The temporary evacuation point where you may find information and assistance with sheltering, is at Porterville College, 100 E. College Ave. Individuals who may need assistance evacuating may call 2-1-1.
Please refer to https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ for the Windy Fire Evacuation Warning Area Map. Call 2-1-1 for more information. Log on to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7841/ for incident information.
If you are able, please evacuate your domestic animals with you. If you are unable to do so, and under an evacuation order, please call Tulare County Animal Shelter Manager Cassandra Heffington at (559) 679-6222.
A road closure at M107 between Aspen Dr. and M50 continues to be in effect.