The Basin Fire burning east of Pine Flat Lake in Fresno County has burned at least 5,700 acres. ... The Kirch Flat Campground and the Balch Camp area are under evacuation orders due to the fire.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office confirmed overnight that campgrounds near Pine Flat have been evacuated. Sunday, June 18, 2023. A wildfire in Fresno County has resulted in evacuations.

The Pine Flat Campground located below the Pine Flat Dam on Trimmer Springs Road is closed indefinitely. Acts of vandalism have forced officials to shut down a popular campsite in Fresno County.