Incident Update Coffee Pot Fire
- Date:
- 10/24/2024
- Time:
- 7:22 AM
Information Phone Line: (559)492-9988
Incident Facts
- Name
- Coffee Pot Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-03
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- West of Homers Nose Grove, Sequoia National Park
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Lightning
- Counties
- Tulare
- Administration Unit
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 14,104
- Containment
- 93%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 3
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
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.
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.
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.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Total Personnel
- 316
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriffs Department, Tulare County Office of Emergency Services. |