Garnet Fire in Fresno County Was Caused by Lightning, Officials Say

Garnet Fire in Fresno County was caused by lightning, officials say

Officials have determined that the Garnet Fire in Fresno County was caused by lightning.

Garnet Fire Impacts to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

The National Park Service reported Park staff are closely monitoring the Garnet Fire, located north of the Kings River and northwest of the Cedar Grove and Grant Grove areas of Kings Canyon National Park. It is unlikely that the fire will spread south of the Kings River and cause any closures or evacuations within the park. However, significant smoke impacts are expected in the Cedar Grove and Grant Grove areas of Kings Canyon and the Lodgepole …

Fresno Supervisor Nathan Magsig Says Crews Gaining Ground on Garnet Fire

As of Friday afternoon, the Garnet Fire in Fresno County has grown to 17,159 acres and is at 8% containment. Officials confirmed that the cause of the fire was lightning. Evacuation orders remain in effect for zones K27, K30, K31, K32-A, and K40, while warnings are in place for K28, K29, K32-B, K74, K85, and K160. A map of the evacuation orders, warnings and Garnet Fire size as of Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (CalFire) Fresno County Supervisor Nathan …