• Size: 13,252 acres
• Cause: Lightning
• Email: 2024.coffeepot.ca@firenet.gov
• Incident Website: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp coffeepot-fire
• Start Date: Monday, August 3, 2024, at 10:05 AM
• Percent Contained: 27%
• Personnel: 1362

CONTENT PROVIDED BY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

NOTE: We have edited the content to exclude information that is pertinent to social media users only. Additions by the Three Rivers Together team are in brackets.

CURRENT SITUATION: Yesterday, the Arrowhead Hotshots, Mammoth WFM, and Summit WFM began their spike out. These crews worked to slow the spread of fire and allow firefighters to strengthen control lines. Air operations supported their efforts and dropped retardant from Horse Creek down the ridge line, working to the East Fork Kaweah River. In the area south of Cedar Flat, where fire pushed past the line, crews mopped up heat sources and strengthened existing handlines. Crews backhauled equipment along the south flank of the fire and worked deeper into the burned area to bolster their mop-up efforts. On the north flank, water tenders completed retardant application along Mineral King Road while crews reinforced control lines.

Today, firefighters will work to strengthen and complete control lines to Horse Creek. Air operations will continue to enhance suppression efforts as needed. Fire crews will mop-up along Scratch Creek and continue backhauling equipment along the South Fork Kaweah River while road repair and hazardous tree mitigation is ongoing along the south flank. In the North, air operations will be utilized to keep fire intensity low as it slowly backs down to the East Fork Kaweah River. Crews will patrol along Mineral King Road and continue mop-up in the area of Lookout Point.

WEATHER: Temperatures will be slightly lower today. Thunderstorm chances are expected to be limited to the Sierra Crest. General winds remain from the southwest, while up-canyon winds are expected to develop mid-morning.

SMOKE IMPACTS: Smoke in areas closest to the fire, Hammond, Three Rivers, and Giant Forest will continue to see the greatest smoke impacts with air quality in the MODERATE range for most of the day. Areas to the North of the fire will be in the GOOD range overall. For more information on current wildfire smoke impacts in your community, please visit AirNow.gov or fire.airnow.gov. [NOTE FROM THREE RIVERS TOGETHER: For additional information on the air quality in Three Rivers locations, visit Purple Air. A monitor has recently been installed on South Fork.]

EVACUATION NOTICES: The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has issued Evacuation ORDERS due to current fire conditions for Genasys zones TLC-E094-C, TLC-E094-E, TLC-E094-D, and TLC-E094-B. An evacuation ORDER, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you are unable to evacuate and require assistance, please call 9-1-1. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

The Tulare County Fire Department has also issued Evacuation WARNINGS for zones TLC-E128-B, TLC-E093-A, TLC-E093-B, TLC-E095, TLC-E127-B, and TLC-E128-A. To find your zone, please refer to: protect.genasys.com.

[NOTE FROM THREE RIVERS TOGETHER: Because people have found the Genasys map challenging, the Three Rivers Together team has been creating a map that includes the community boundaries, structures, and familiar landmarks. To view this map, go to https://3rtogether.org/map/.]

FIRE INFORMATION: A Public Information Officer will be at the Three Rivers Village Market daily from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM to provide fire information and answer questions.

BLM AND PARK CLOSURES: The portion of South Fork Drive in Sequoia National Park and trails accessed from the road, including the Lady Bug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed until further notice. You can view all Park closure information online at nps.gov/seki . The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area at blm.gov/press-release.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit knowbeforeyoufly.org.