Sheriff Issues Additional Evacuation Order & Warning Affecting Mineral King
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order, due to a planned firing operation, for Genasys Zone TLC-E094-D, the area South of the East Fork of the Kaweah River (approximately ½ mile southeast of Oak Grove, just below mineral King Road, and follows the river east to the southern border of the zone. The Southern and West boarders do not have a distinguishing landmark. Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com. (https://protect.genasys.com/)
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 need help, please call 911. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please get in touch with the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Sheriff Boudreaux has also issued an Evacuation Warning for Genasys Zone TLC-E095, the area along Mineral King Road EAST of the National Park Boundary, to include all communities east of that point, Cabin Cove, Silver City and Mineral King. This Warning has been issued due to potential impacts of Mineral King Road. Road impacts can consist of delays, closures and pilot vehicle operations at any time due to fire conditions. Should fire impact roadway, a road closure up to 48 hours or more could lead to an ORDER or a possible shelter in place ORDER. Please plan accordingly if you have medical concerns or needs. NOTE this is for Mineral King roadway impact conditions, the fire is currently NOT immediately threatening any of these communities. Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com. (https://protect.genasys.com/)
An Evacuation WARNING means, you should prepare to evacuate the area should fire approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of area impacted by the fire.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com