Containment Decreases on the KNP Complex Fire

(Photo courtesy: Sequoia Kings NP)

(KMJ) – Intensification of the KNP Complex Fire brings new evacuation warnings and a decrease in containment of this lightning-caused blaze. This fire has been burning in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks as well as within the Sequoia National Forest since September 10th.

There are multiple evacuation orders and warnings in now place for parts of both Fresno and Tulare Counties. Follow these links for the latest orders about this fire:

Evacuation Map: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4b2ac27b5c8943ed92c0e77aa94daca0

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Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Facebook

And for the latest on the size and containment of the KNP Complex Fire, follow this link: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7838/