Sheriff Boudreaux has issued two new Evacuation Orders due to current fire conditions for zones TLC-E094-C and TLC-E094-E. Zone TLC-E094-C is described as being west of the National Park Boundary, North of the east fork of the Kaweah River and East of Oak Grove. Zone TLC-094-E is described as being the Mineral King Roadway area, South of River Hill, East of Case Mountain and west of Mitchell Ranch, to include the community of Oak Grove. Please click the link above for more information.

Sheriff Boudreaux has issued a new Evacuation Order for Zone TLC-E094B and a new Evacuation Warning for Zone TLC-E094D. IMPORTANT: Even though the official description that you may be seeing elsewhere mentions Skyline Drive, the evacuation zones are NOT in the proximity of Skyline Drive. Please click the link above for details and a description of the zone locations.

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.

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.