US EditionFirefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
Firefighters face challenges from erratic winds and dry vegetation while containing multiple wildfires, with over 4,000 homes evacuated and the Pickett Fire 17% contained, officials said.
- On Tuesday, firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze in central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned lightning from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions.
- Dry vegetation and erratic winds are stressing containment efforts as the Flat Fire in central Oregon has charred 34 square miles in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.
- Since Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has scorched 14 square miles about 60 miles east of Fresno, while the Pickett Fire in Napa County saw little growth Monday with no vineyard damage reported.
- Scattered rain showers aided crews protecting the tiny Balch Camp community and Kings River hydroelectric facilities, while authorities ordered evacuations for more than 4,000 homes but lifted some orders on Monday.
- Containment figures varied, with 7% and 17% contained on Tuesday for different fires, and Travis Medema said Monday night, `The incident, for the first time in the last three days, is really beginning to stabilize.
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East Bay TimesGarnet Fire: Firefighters try to corral forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
FRESNO — Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions. Since breaking out Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has scorched 14 square miles of grass, chaparral and timber in a remote area known for camping and hiking about 60 miles east of Fresno. There was no containment. RELATED:…
The Bakersfield Californian
Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
Firefighting crews are trying to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest, as forecasters warn that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions. Since breaking out Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has scorched 14 square…
Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions - The Morning Sun
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions. Since breaking out Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has scorched 14 square miles (36 square km) of grass, chaparral and timber in a remote area known for camping and hiking about 60 miles (97 km) east of Fresno…
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