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Hat Fire Threatens Vale Area Structures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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The Hat Fire, ignited by lightning on July 24, has advanced northeast toward Crowley-Riverside Road, threatening 15 residential structures and outbuildings. California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command on July 27.

The fire's progression through grass and brush fuels, combined with terrain and wind, poses immediate risks to homes, grazing allotments, and 3,000 cattle within the fire area. Priority sage-grouse habitat and elk winter range are also at risk.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-2026-hat-fire-vale

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The Hat Fire was ignited by lightning on July 24“null”
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The Hat Fire has advanced northeast toward Crowley-Riverside Road“null”
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California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command on July 27“null”
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The fire's progression is through grass and brush fuels“null”
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The fire's progression is combined with terrain and wind“null”
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The fire poses immediate risks to grazing allotments“null”
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The fire poses immediate risks to 3,000 cattle within the fire area“null”
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Priority sage-grouse habitat is at risk“null”
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Elk winter range is also at risk“null”