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FM-5202-CA: Railroad Fire

Fire management declaration for California, declared 09/02/2017 for a fire. Covers 2 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
09/02/2017
Incident began
08/29/2017
Incident ended
09/15/2017
Areas
2

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Madera County09/02/2017PAHM
Mariposa County09/02/2017PAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
FM-5202-CA
Type
Fire management
Incident type
Fire
Title
Railroad Fire
Closed out
04/28/2025

A fire management assistance declaration helps pay for fighting a wildfire that threatens to become a major disaster.

FEMA page for FM-5202-CA

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026