Inyo National Forest

News Release

US Forest Service

Inyo National Forest

Contacts: Nancy Upham, 760-873-2427

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Clover Fire Update 7/6/08

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: 76 to 82° F

Fire Restrictions: On Thursday the Inyo National Forest joined the Sequoia National Forest and Bureau of Land Management-Bakersfield Field Office by implementing fire restrictions due to the HIGH FIRE DANGER! Campfires, portable gas stoves or barbecues are only allowed in campgrounds, developed recreation areas or fire exempt areas. 

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;increase in acres is due to more accurate mapping. Expect full containment on Tuesday, July 15th.

New Status:  Yesterday some internal isolated smoldering and smoke was observed, including an area in Tunawee Canyon.  Helicopter buckets drops were used to knock down this interior fire behavior.  All control lines on the Clover Fire held.  Helicopter support was also used to ferry crews who are coming to the end of their two week details. Today, crews will continue their work of cold-trailing and strengthening existing fire lines.  The forecast weather is for a transition day to hotter and drier conditions with decreasing winds.  Fire Behavior Analyst Tobin Kelley looks for a decreasing threat of fire spread as the wind speeds decrease. Air support will monitor for smoke and be available for suppression.

Command of the fire is under a Northern Rockies Incident Management Team led by Incident Commanders Diane Hutton and Wayne Cook.

Committed Resources:

•  3 helicopters
• 117 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