Coffee Pot Fire

  • 27% Contained
  • 13,347 Acres
  • 1 County: Tulare

Layers

Date Started
08/03/2024 8:05 AM
Last Updated
09/07/2024 5:06 PM
Cause
Lightning
Latitude / Longitude
[36.38857,-118.768]
Admin Unit
Unified Command: CAIIMT 15 and CAL FIRE Tulare Unit
Location Information
West of Homers Nose Grove, Sequoia National Park
External Incident Link
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caknp-coffee-pot-fire
Reports
Status reports

Evacuation Orders

An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the following zones:

  • TLC-E094-B
  • TLC-E094-C
  • TLC-E094-D
  • TLC-E094-E

Evacuation Warnings

A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.

An Evacuation Warning has been issued for the following zones:

  • TLC-E093-A
  • TLC-E093-B
  • TLC-E095
  • TLC-E128-B

Status Update

Situation Summary

The Coffee Pot Fire is located in the southwest corner of Sequoia National Park, approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Case Mountain. The fire started on August 3, 2024, and was caused by lightning. Multiple crews responded to the fire and put a containment line around it. After nearly a week of no activity and being monitored, a burning tree within the perimeter fell and rolled over the containment line, and the fire began to grow. Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy. The fire is burning in very steep rugged terrain, and fuels are dry and receptive this time of year. 

For more Information Please Visit: Coffee Pot Fire Inciweb

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Road & Trail Impacts

  • Highway 198 and the Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open. 
  • There are road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary. There is a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently.
Park Superintendent Clay Jordan requests that visitors use caution while driving in the area to ensure the safety of firefighters working in the area.

BLM & Park Closures

The portion of South Fork Road in Sequoia National Park and trails accessed from the road, including the Lady Bug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed until further notice due to the proximity of the Coffee Pot Fire. Click to view all Park closure information.
The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area.

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

Blue Ridge 1
ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:
Blue Ridge 1 - Ops.alertcalifornia.org

Resources Assigned

  • 1,362
    Personnel
  • 15
    Helicopters
  • 50
    Engines
  • 14
    Dozers
  • 41
    Water Tenders
  • 35
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Damage Assessment

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 3
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

Information Phone Line
(559)492-9988

Agency Information

Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriffs Department, Tulare County Office of Emergency Services.

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