Inyo National Forest

News Release

US Forest Service

Inyo National Forest

Contacts: Nancy Upham, 760-873-2427

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Clover Fire Update 7/8/08

Fire Information:  www.inciweb.org or 760-376-3781 Ext. 699
cloverwfu@gmail.com 

Sequoia National Forest: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/news/

Today's Weather:
Temperature: 80 to 86° F
Winds:  On the slopes and in the valleys, winds will be light, downslope in the morning and upslope in the afternoon at 6 to 9 mph with gusts to 20 mph.  On the ridgetops the wind will start from the northeast and back to the southeast in the afternoon with speeds of 12 to 16 mph and gusts up to 25 miles per hour.
Relative Humidity: 8 to 13%.

Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Sequoia and Inyo National Forests and Bureau of Land Management due to the HIGH FIRE DANGER!

Campfires, portable gas stoves or barbecues are only allowed in campgrounds, developed recreation areas and some fire exempt areas.  For a list of fire exempt areas call the Kernville District Office at 760-376-3781, or the Lake Isabella Office at 760-379-5646.

Clover Fire Activity
Location: Sequoia and Inyo National Forests in the South Sierra Wilderness, north of Kennedy Meadows and south of Beck Meadow, California.

15,300 acres – 70% contained; Expect full containment on Tuesday, July 15th.

New Status:  Six helitack crew members, with the assistance of helicopter water drops took care of a smoking snag at the head of Tunawee Canyon.  The rest of the fire has remained quiet with only one smoke, located well within the interior, reported by firefighters. 

Tuesday’s planned operations include sending a team of tree fellers down the Pacific Crest Trail to clear any tree snags.  Rehabilitation and back-hauling of equipment will continue along the northern fire-line.

Today’s forecast weather will continue to be hot and dry with light winds and Fire Behaviorist Analysts do not expect any fire spread.

Committed Resources:

•  4 helicopters
•  67 total personnel

KENNEDY MEADOW CAMPGROUND and the fire safe areas are now open to the public.  The temporary fire area closure remains in effect. Do not enter the hazardous Clover Fire perimeter!

Pacific Crest Trail Information
A temporary fire area closure has been issued through July 8, 2008, to maximize fire suppression efforts and to provide for public health and safety.  The closure affects portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).  Kennedy Meadow Campground is within this closure area.  Alternate hiking routes around the fire are available to connect to the PCT from Kennedy Meadows to Monache Meadow which includes Jackass Trail (35E13), Albanita Trail (35E06), Jackass Peak (35E03), Snake Creek Trail to Monache Jeep Trail (34E38).  Trails will be signed "PCT Detour".  A trail guard remains on duty at Kennedy Meadows

Please contact the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781 or visit the Forest website at:  www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia for more specific information on the closure.

Camping Restrictions Lifted: Camping restrictions have been lifted for KENNEDY MEADOW CAMPGROUND and the fire safe areas are now open to the public.  The temporary fire area closure remains in effect. 

Important Internet Links
View South Sierra fire areas by Webcam  http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/swfrs/Pages/WebCam.html

Real Time Smoke Monitoring