Labor Day Weekend marks the end of the summer season and is historically a busy time at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This year it is very important for visitors to plan ahead and understand how smoke and air quality may impact their visit. The Coffee Pot Fire continues to grow in Sequoia National Park wilderness, and although the main corridor through the parks to popular areas like the Giant Forest, Grant Grove, and Cedar Grove will remain open and accessible, planning ahead is highly recommended. Recreational access to the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park will be closed to the public beginning Friday, August 30. Click the link above for more information and tips.
Announcements
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 3434 acres and 0% contained. Click the link above for more details from the incident management team.
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 3123 acres and 0% contained. Click the link above for more details from the incident management team.
The incident management team has been working hard to provide us with a wealth of information about the Coffeepot Fire in a timely manner. There are some additional authoritative resources for people who want information pertinent to their particular circumstances, or for those who want to watch the fire more closely from the comfort of their home. We received requests for a list of some of the most lauded authoritative resources. So, here they are! Let us know if we missed your favorite.
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 3017 acres and 0% contained. Two firefighter injuries have been reported. Click the link above for more details from the incident management team.
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 2683 acres. Click the link above for more details.
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 2231 acres. Click the link above for more details.
According to Eddie Valero, the Three Rivers Branch Library will reopen tomorrow, Thursday August 22nd. Head on over and celebrate with a good book! We have returned this week’s and next week’s events to the community calendar.
Do you know your evacuation zone? Tulare County uses Alert TC to share emergency alerts and added Genasys Protect for evacuation zone notifications. Click on the link above for important information on how to use Genasys Protect.
This morning the Coffeepot Fire is at 1653 acres. Click the link above for more details.
The Three Rivers Branch Library is closed until further notice due to the fire. We will be updating the community calendar accordingly.
Earlier today, an Evacuation Warning was issued that affects the area north of the end of South Fork Drive, as well as property overlapping the western edge of the fire and immediately adjacent to the fire on the west, southwest, and northwest. An evacuation WARNING means you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency, please dial 911. Click on the link above for details.