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Briefing Map Shows Divisions, Uncontrolled Fire Edge, Completed Dozer Lines.
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Update KNP Base Camp Location: The KNP Complex Base Camp was moved from Three Rivers to Woodlake to provide relief from poor air quality due to heavy smoke. Firefighters work long, tough hours in very smoky areas during the day and moving the Base Camp to Woodlake allows them to have a respite from the smoky conditions during their rest periods.
Update: KNP Complex Wildfires in Sequoia National Park Video Updates for Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Morning Update:
Acres: 25,147 acres (based on infrared flight)
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: September 11, 2021
Cause: Lightning
Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Resources: 965 personnel including 33 crews, 24 engines, 17 water tenders, and 8 helicopters
The KNP Complex, ignited by lightning on the night of September 9, continues to grow in Sequoia National Park.
The highest priority for operations is the protection of life and infrastructure of the park and the Sequoia National Forest. There was about 1,399 acres of growth on the fire yesterday. Smoke conditions are poor today and are expected to limit air operations for most of the day. Much of the region is 20 to 30 percent drier and 5 to 10 degrees warmer and as a result increases the potential for more active fire behavior. The smoke that was produced yesterday is now impacting air quality in Visalia, Fresno and the Central Valley.
The second highest priority for this operation is the protection of the giant Sequoia trees and some areas that may be impacted by the fire include Lost Grove and Muir Grove. Preparation work is beginning in these areas. The California Army National Guard is helping with mop up operations and to make sure that there is no further threat to the lodges and infrastructure in the Wuksachi Village area.
The fire behavior and intensity has been reduced as it moved into areas where prescribed fire treatments were previously completed in the Giant Forest area. CAL FIRE has also been working on direct and indirect fire line (with aircraft reinforcement) along Paradise Ridge to keep the fire in check near Ash Mountain.
A community meeting will be held at the Central Sierra Chamber of Commerce in Pinehurst this evening at 7 p.m. The address is 54120 Hwy. 245, Pinehurst, CA.
There have been no changes to evacuation warnings or orders at this time, but residents in 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 an evacuation warning or order, as well as other evacuation resources, 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 National Park is closed to the public and large portions of Kings Canyon National Park have now been closed.
Communities further from the parks are also feeling air quality impacts. Track your local air quality at https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outl.../SouthernSierra-Sequoia.
September 21, 2021 - KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park updates for Tuesday: 25,147 Interpreted Acres.
Overnight Infrared Flight Notes: Interpreted Size: 25,147 Acres - Growth since last flight: 1,404 AcresMinor growth to perimeter, with the most significant in the SSW areas.
Center of perimeter continues to show some isolated heat sources as the scattered heat continues to withdraw toward the outer perimeters.
Today's Infrared Map
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