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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Fire Dispatch Daily Situation Report
 
Vision Fire - Firefighter with hose
NPS Photo

Date: Winter Season 2008-09

Until approximately May 1, 2009, this web page will not be updated due to a lack of fire activity. When our fire program becomes active again in the spring, we will once again begin to post information on fire danger, resources and upcoming prescribed burns. Until then, take care and enjoy this restful period.

Today's Fire Danger:
National Preparedness Level:
GACC Preparedness Level:
Park Prepardness Level:

Park Staffing Levels, Forecasted:
Ash Mt./Mineral King =
Grant Grove =
Cedar Grove =

BI or ERC, Forecasted:
Ash Mt. (BI) =
Park Ridge (ERC) =
Cedar Grove (BI) =

Sequoia Duty Officer: 
Kings Duty Officer:

After Hours Dispatcher:
Done by: 

Current Air District Notifications
Name of Burn: 

24 hr. decision:
48 hr. decision:
72 hr. decision:
96 hr. decision:

 

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Loggers pose in front of a mighty felled sequoia.  

Did You Know?
Sequoia wood proved too brittle for most lumber uses. Some felled sequoias even shattered as they hit the ground. Most lumbered sequoias ended up as fence posts, shingles, and even match sticks!

Last Updated: April 17, 2009 at 11:35 EST