2021 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 48,872 acres (based on infrared flight) Containment: 11%
Start Date: September 10, 2021 Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 1,802 personnel including: 42 crews, 78 engines, 45 water tenders, 34 dozers and 12 helicopters

Smoky conditions on portions of the fire limited visibility on Tuesday. Personnel will use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) today to assist firefighters with fire movement. This is a coordinated operation with qualified ground personnel. Please remember, if recreational drones are flying in the fire area, air resources will be grounded to keep them safe. If you Fly, We Can’t.

Yesterday, firefighters continued with direct line construction along the northern perimeter in addition to constructing contingency lines in the Heartland area. Today on the eastern flank resources continue to extinguish hot spots in the Giant Forest and along established containment lines. Crews continue to improve Mineral King Rd. on the southern perimeter. The road is being used as a holding feature, and crews are monitoring the fire as it backs down slope towards the road. On the western flank firefighters will continue to provide structure protection in the Ash Mountain, and Three Rivers communities, in addition to securing containment lines. Firefighters on the northern perimeter work to extend containment lines as they progress to the east with direct line construction. As air quality permits aviation resources will support firefighting efforts in coordination with personnel on the fire line.

There have been no new evacuation Warnings or Orders for the KNP Complex in the past 24 hours. All evacuation warnings and orders that that have been issued are still active. Areas currently under an evacuation warning are urged to be ready to mobilize and leave should the warning escalate to an evacuation order. Explore a map of the areas under a warning or order at www.tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies. A Red Cross evacuation center is located at the Woodlake Community Center at 145 Magnolia St, Woodlake, CA.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed.

Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.

Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. IF YOU FLY, WE CAN’T. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all firefighting aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit: http:/knowbeforeyoufly.org.

FIRE INFORMATION:

PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov

InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @SequoiaKingsNPS

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 51,596 acres (based on infrared flight) Containment: 20%
Start Date: September 10, 2021 Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 1,494 personnel including: 26 crews, 61 engines, 40 water tenders, 35 dozers and 12 helicopters

Yesterday, firefighters on the northwest corner saw an increase in fire behavior as weather conditions became hotter and drier throughout the day. The fire continued to back down towards North Fork Kaweah River until mid-afternoon when the fire spotted across the river. This prompted Evacuation Orders for the communities of Eshom and Hartland Camp. Evacuation Warnings were also issued for the community of Badger in Tulare County and the Miramonte and Pinehurst areas in Fresno County. Air tankers and helicopters worked the spot fire into the evening hours with retardant and water drops in an effort to slow the spread. Fire managers shifted available resources to the threatened communities to reinforce structure protection efforts. More resources continue to be ordered to support the incident.

Firefighters on the eastern flank were able to extend containment lines north from the Lodgepole campground area. Crews continued securing containment lines by extinguishing hotspots along the fireline and within the Giant Forest Grove. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) were utilized to gather information along the eastern perimeter near Middle Fork and south towards Mineral King Rd. Along the southern perimeter, additional fire crews continued improving the Mineral King Rd. as a holding feature, while also scouting for opportunities to engage the fire perimeter directly. Today, resources will continue with structure protection in Eshom and Hartland as they work to gain direct access to the spot fire. Should the fire continue to spread north, firefighters may conduct tactical firing operations along the Generals Highway and within the Redwood Mountain Grove if conditions are favorable. Crews working on the northern flank of the fire, east of the Generals Highway, will be improving established containment lines while they progress east. On the southwestern flank, firefighters will continue to extinguish isolated sources of heat and maintain a presence in the communities of Three Rivers and Ash Mountain.

Today, weather conditions will be similar to yesterday and an increase in fire activity can be expected. Aircraft will continue to support firefighters on the ground as visibility permits. Evacuation Orders were reduced to a Warning for some residences in the Mineral King and Three Rivers areas yesterday afternoon and increased for Eshom and Hartland Camp. Evacuation Warnings were issued for Badger and the Miramonte and Pinehurst areas. Detailed evacuation information for Tulare County can be found at: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ and for Fresno County at: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoSheriff.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed.

Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA

Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. IF YOU FLY, WE CAN’T. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all firefighting aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit: knowbeforeyoufly.org.

FIRE INFORMATION:

PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov

InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @SequoiaKingsNPS

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 58,283 acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 20%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 1,345 personnel including: 26 crews, 61 engines, 40 water tenders, 21 dozers and 12 helicopters

Virtual Meeting Today at 7:00 PM streamed on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/SequoiaKingsNPS/live_videos

Yesterday, the northwest flank where the fire crossed the North Fork Kaweah River and the eastern perimeter near Castle Creek Grove experienced the most active fire behavior and new growth. Resources on the northern perimeter initiated successful tactical firing operations in the Redwood Mountain Grove, along the Generals Highway towards Dorst Campground and south of Eshom Point along northwest contingency lines as conditions were favorable. Throughout the night firefighters continued strategic firing operations to secure contingency lines. The fire has burned onto both Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Forest.

Today, low-intensity tactical firing operations will progress within the Redwood Mountain Grove, along the Generals Highway and along northwest contingency lines south of Eshom Point if conditions are favorable. Resources will continue structure protection efforts in the communities of Eshom and Hartland by removing debris away from structures, setting up sprinklers and installing hose lays. Crews east of the Generals Highway along the northern perimeter will work to improve established containment lines working to the east. Firefighters on the eastern flank will continue securing the Giant Forest Grove while also supporting strategic firing operations to the north as needed. As additional resources arrive to the southern perimeter, they will continue with indirect suppression tactics along Mineral King Rd and scout for opportunities to safely engage the fire perimeter directly. The fire is expected to progress further south, down slope towards the road today. Firefighters remain in the communities of Three Rivers and Ash Mountain as an increase in fire behavior was observed yesterday. Along the western perimeter, an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) will be utilized to gather information which will be used to inform operational plans. Aircraft will support ground resources as air quality permits.

Humidity recovery was poor overnight and relative humidity levels are expected to remain low today. A ridge of high pressure remains over the fire bringing hot and dry conditions. Winds will be primarily terrain driven and are not expected to surface over the fire until mid-afternoon. Active fire behavior is expected again today.

Evacuation warnings and orders are still active. Areas currently under an evacuation warning are urged to be ready to mobilize and leave should the warning escalate to an evacuation order. Detailed evacuation information for Tulare County can be found at: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/ and for Fresno County at: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoSheriff.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed.

Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.

Fire Information:
PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
https://www.instagram/sequoianationalforest
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps
https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 62,761 acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 20%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 1,357 personnel including: 26 crews, 61 engines, 40 water tenders, 21 dozers and 12 helicopters

Late last night winds caused a spot fire across Mineral King Rd which prompted an Evacuation Order for Crest, Sierra King, Hammond, and Oak Grove. Yesterday, firefighters continued with indirect suppression tactics to secure control lines on the northwest perimeter. Tactical firing operations are being used to create a continuous line between previously established control lines and existing or natural holding features such as roads and rock scurries. In Redwood Mountain Grove, crews worked in close coordination with natural resource specialists as they progressed with strategic firing operations in the northwest. Structure protection continues in Eshom, Hartland, Silver City and Mineral King areas.

Today, along Mineral King Rd firefighters will assess how to safely engage the spot fires that occurred last night. Resources will continue to provide structure protection for those communities under Evacuation Orders. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) will be used to help gather information along the southern perimeter. The fire continues to hold east of control lines on the western perimeter. Firefighters will continue to secure lines while maintaining a presence in the Three Rivers and Ash Mountain areas. Tactical firing operations will continue as conditions allow along the northwest flank as crews progress to the north. Firefighters in Redwood Mountain Grove are working in coordination with resource advisors to establish strategic plans for future tactical firing operations. UAS may assist firefighters with tactical firing operations as they progress north along Generals Highway. Minimal fire activity was observed near the northeast corner because the fire is burning in areas with less continuous fuels. Firefighters continue to secure and extinguish heat sources near established containment lines and within the Giant Forest Grove. Aviation resources are available to support firefighting efforts on the ground as visibility allows.

Containment decreased due to the increase in fire size. We ask the public to use caution when traveling in and around the fire area as firefighters and equipment are diligently working to protect communities and construct containment lines.

The high-pressure ridge that has held smoke over the fire over the past few days will begin to break down as a lowpressure trough approaches today. This will allow a small increase in westerly winds aloft which will start to lift smoke up and out of the area. Local winds will remain light and terrain driven. Humidity levels will rise slowly as moister air moves into the area, which will help moderate fire behavior slightly in the coming days.

Evacuation warnings and orders are still active. Areas currently under an evacuation warning are urged to be ready to mobilize and leave should the warning escalate to an evacuation order. Detailed evacuation information for Tulare County can be found at:https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap ... 7aa94daca0 .

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed.

Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.

Fire Information:
PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
https://www.instagram/sequoianationalforest
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps
https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 76,768 acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 11%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 1,357 personnel including: 26 crews, 61 engines, 40 water tenders, 21 dozers and 12 helicopters

A Virtual Community Meeting will be held at 7:00 pm tonight at https://www.facebook.com/SequoiaKingsNPS/live_videos

Active fire behavior was observed over most of the fire yesterday, making a run as it became established in Redwood Creek on the northern end. Firefighters provided structure protection for Wilsonia, Hartland, Quail Flat, and Grant Grove along the northwest perimeter. The fire crossed Generals Highway near Redwood Mountain Grove and Stoney Creek, causing firefighters to temporarily move to safer locations. On the southern side of the fire, resources worked along the Mineral King Road to contain the spot fires from Sunday night. Firefighters also provided structure protection in Silver City and the Mineral King area. Aircraft were able to support ground resources with bucket drops on Monday once the smoke cleared enough to safely fly.

Today, firefighters will improve control lines along the northwest perimeter to keep the fire east of Hartland and protect Wilsonia, Hartland, Quail Flat, and Grant Grove Village. Resources are working at the Big Whistle area and around park structures to stop the fire from moving any farther north. Along Generals Highway, firefighters are patrolling established firelines near Big Baldy and construct firelines father east by Stoney Creek and Cabin Creek to prevent further spread to the northeast. Resources south of Morro Rock are connecting indirect lines back to established containment lines. On the southern perimeter of the fire, resources are working to contain the fire where it crossed Mineral King Road. Crews are working to keep the fire from progressing south toward Ash Mountain. Structure protection continues for Silver City, the Mineral King area, Three Rivers and Ash Mountain. Aviation assets are available to support firefighting efforts on the ground as visibility improves.

For public and firefighter safety, we ask if you are traveling along road systems near the fire are to please slow down, turn on your lights and watch out fire equipment on the road.

For more detailed information on Evacuation orders and Warnings you can visit:https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap ... 7aa94daca0

A ridge of high pressure finally begins to break down as a low-pressure trough approaches. This will allow a small increase in westerly winds aloft, bringing slightly better smoke mixing in the afternoon. Local winds will remain light, and terrain driven. Humidity levels will rise slowly, which will help to moderate fire behavior.

Information about how to prepare for evacuations can be found at https://www.readyforwildfire.org/
Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.

Fire Information:
PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
https://www.instagram/sequoianationalforest
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps
https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest

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SEKI NP:

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 84,166 acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 11%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park; Sequoia National Forest
Resources: 1,866 personnel including: 38 crews, 111 engines, 34 water tenders, 20 dozers and 13 helicopters

Yesterday, resources successfully conducted tactical firing operations to keep the fire east of Hartland by utilizing natural and constructed holding features along the northwest perimeter. Structure protection continues in Wilsonia, Grant Grove, Quail Flat, and Weston Meadow. Spot fires north of Generals Highway were actively burning through heavy accumulations of fuels on the forest floor. On the north side, bucket drops were used in areas east and north of the Generals Highway. On the southern end, helicopters supported crews as they constructed hose lays on the west side of Mineral King Road.

Today, firefighters continue to construct containment lines along Old Sawmill Road. Hand crews are building direct line from the Park Ridge Lookout (NPS Tower) to the Generals Highway. These efforts are to protect the communities of Wilsonia and Grant Grove. Farther east, firefighters continue to build direct line to contain the fire that has crossed north of Generals Highway near Stoney and Cabin creeks. On the eastern edge of the fire, resources are conducting tactical firing operations east of Morro Rock to protect the Giant Forest Grove. On the southern perimeter, crews are working to prevent the fire from moving toward Oak Grove. Resources on the west flank are working to secure a spot fire overnight. Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft are available to support ground resources across the fire area as smoke lifts and visibility allows.

Firefighters are working hard to contain the KNP Complex Fire. There is a lot of interest in the condition of campgrounds, Sequoia Groves, and historic structures. Current fire conditions are preventing a thorough assessment of the many structures across the fire. In the early days of the fire, two structures in Oriole Lake were damaged or destroyed. Despite clearing of vegetation, water drops and structure wrap, the historic cabin in Redwood Mountain Grove was destroyed by fire on October 4,2021.

Lighter winds combined with an increase in humidity and a decrease in temperatures should help to slow fire spread. Clouds will begin to move into the area over the next few days.

Please continue to turn on your lights and watch out for fire equipment moving up and down roads. We want to keep both the firefighters and the public safe.

For more detailed information on Evacuation orders and Warnings you can visit: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap ... 7aa94daca0

Information about how to prepare for evacuations can be found at https://www.readyforwildfire.org/

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed. View closures at

Communities surrounding the park and in the nearby region are being affected by smoke and the resulting poor air quality. Track your local air quality at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.

Fire Information: PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-996
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/ and https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps and https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
YOUTUBE:
https://bit.ly/KNPComplexY

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 85,952acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 11%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park; Sequoia National Forest
Resources: 1,866 personnel including: 38 crews, 123 engines, 37 water tenders, 21 dozers and 13 helicopters

California Incident Management Team 2, a type one team, has arrived and preparation has begun to separate the KNP Complex into two geographical zones in order to support suppression efforts across the fire area. This team will spend the day gathering information and take control of the KNP Complex North Zone at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Thursday, October 7, 2021. Southwest Team 2 will remain in command of the KNP Complex South Zone as this transition occurs.

Yesterday: Firefighters continued with tactical firing operations to the north along Old Sawmill Road. On the northern perimeter, the fire crossed a portion of Generals Highway but was caught by crews securing handline around the fires edge. Structure protection continued around Wilsonia, Grant Grove Village and surrounding communities. Crews were able to stop forward progress and place hose lay on the 75-acre spot on the western edge near Advance. An increase in visibility provided opportunities for helicopters to support ground resources with bucket drops for both the 75-acre growth and hotspots located south of Mineral King Road.

Today: Work continues in Eshom Creek with crews connecting the contingency line to Generals Highway along the northwestern corner of the fire. Firefighters are patrolling Old Sawmill Road to ensure the fire stays within the containment line where tactical firing operations are occurring. Structure protection remains in place for Grant Grove Village, Wilsonia, and surrounding communities. Heavy equipment, such as dozers and masticators, are working in coordination with crews to improve contingency lines north of Generals Highway near Park Ridge. Resources are clearing vegetation around Bearskin, Tenmile, Landslide, Grant, and Big Stump sequoia groves to protect areas to the north. For the northeast portion of the fire, dozers are working in the Stony Creek area to clear heavy, dead and down vegetation to provide safe access for crews engaging directly on the fires edge with suppression efforts. Firefighters working on the south end of KNP Complex are improving handline and checking hose lays along the Mineral King Road, east of Oak Grove. Crews are working along the western perimeter near North Fork Drive to locate and cool any hotspots on the 75-acre spot to prevent future growth. Helicopters are available to support firefighters on the ground with bucket drops and reconnaissance flights as visibility allows for the safe operation of flight crews.

Safety: For the safety of the firefighters and public, please observe all closures in place for the Forest Service and National Park. Turn on headlights and slow down when traveling within surrounding communities.

Weather: Light winds, slight decrease in temperature and increase in relative humidities are expected to help moderate fire behavior and slow fire spread. Clouds will move into the area during the afternoon with precipitation possible over the fire late Thursday evening, early Friday morning. Snow is forecasted for the higher elevations as we move into Friday.

Evacuations: Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. For the most up-to-date information, visit: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap ... 7aa94daca0. Learn to prepare for an evacuation by visiting https://www.readyforwildfire.org/.

Closures: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed. View Closures at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7838/

Smoke Impacts: Smoke will remain visible across the fire area as the fire consumes unburned pockets of vegetation. Current air quality updates can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA

Fire Information: PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/ and https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps and https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
YOUTUBE:
https://bit.ly/KNPComplexY

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SEKI NP:

At approximately 3:00 pm this afternoon, the KNP Complex received a radio transmission that a tree had fallen, striking four individuals working on the KNP Complex Fire. The patients were all brought to the nearest helispot and were transported by air to area hospitals. All four individuals are receiving medical care. Thankfully, while the injuries are serious, they are in stable condition, and we are grateful.

Fire Information: PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967

EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/ and https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps and https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
YOUTUBE:
https://bit.ly/KNPComplexY

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SEKI NP:

Acres: 85,952acres (based on infrared flight)
Containment: 11%
Start Date: September 10, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park; Sequoia National Forest
Resources: 2,069 personnel including: 40 crews, 133 engines, 36 water tenders, 21 dozers and 14 helicopters

The four individuals struck by a tree on the southern end of the KNP Complex Thursday afternoon, have all been released from the hospital. One is an employee with CALFIRE and three are Corpsmembers with the California Conservation Corps.

North Zone: California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 (CIIMT2) assumed command of the North Zone of the KNP Complex yesterday at 6 pm. The zone will be comprised of the portions of the fire from Eshom Valley on the west side, around the north end of the fire to the Giant Forest on the east side. Team 2 will continue to build on the good work done in the last two weeks by Southwest Incident Management Team 2. Today’s primary focus will be the area where the fire crossed the Generals Highway south of Grant Grove. Last night a tactical firing operation from Park Ridge to Redwood Canyon locked in that portion of the line. Today crews will follow up by patrolling that area and extinguishing hot spots. An indirect line is being constructed around Stony Creek Lodge to the Generals Highway. This line will continue around the lodge and down to Lost Grove. Increased humidity and shading of fuels by clouds will decrease fire behavior and provide more opportunities to build direct line. Firefighters will be scouting the fire and looking for areas where they can build control line directly on the fire’s edge.

South Zone: Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2 remains in command of the South Zone of the KNP Complex. The zone will be comprised of the portions of the fire from Eshom Valley on the west side, around the south end of the fire to the Giant Forest Grove on the east side. Today, firefighters are patrolling the west perimeter and working to extinguish hotspots, preventing further spread. Heavy equipment and crews are implementing structure protection and preparation around Case Mountain Grove, Silver City, and Mineral King. Fire spread to the south of Mineral King Road is being reduced with line construction and hose lays in place.

Weather: A chance of scattered rain across the fire area will increase as we move into the afternoon. Thunderstorms developing in the surrounding area are expected to bring cooler temperatures and gusty winds. Moisture is expected across the fire area with snow in the high elevations.

Safety: Firefighters will continue fire suppression efforts across both the North and South Zones as long as they can do so safely with these changing weather conditions. Firefighter safety is our #1 priority and work objectives may change.

Evacuations: Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. For the most up-to-date information, visit: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap ... 7aa94daca0.

Learn to prepare for an evacuation by visiting https://www.readyforwildfire.org/.

Closures: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and south of the ridgeline which lies north of Ionian Basin. In addition, the BLM Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area and major portions of the Sequoia National Forest are also closed. View closures at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7838/

Smoke Impacts: A decrease in smoke activity is expected with changes in weather. Current air quality updates can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/FresnoCA.


Fire Information: PUBLIC: (559) 492-9988 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.); MEDIA: (559) 492-9967
EMAIL: 2021.KNP@firenet.gov
INCIWEB:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sequoiakingsnps/ and https://www.facebook.com/sequoiaNF/
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/SequoiaKingsnps and https://twitter.com/sequoiaforest
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/Sequoiakingsnps
YOUTUBE:
https://bit.ly/KNPComplexY