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Trail of 100 Giants closed for cleanup by fire

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Tenalu

Trail of 100 Giants closed for cleanup by fire SPRINGVILLE, Calif. — Beginning today, fire personnel on the Western Divide Ranger District are planning to clean up debris piles at the Trail of 100 Giants in the Giant Sequoia … Continue reading →

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Windy Road…Two Kinds of People…Which One Are You?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Tenalu

You’re either going to say “wheeeeee!!!! after you see this or you’re going to say “no way!” Which one are you? 👍👎🏔 Highway 190 East to Ponderosa is a fun one. These curves are some of the most extreme. Starting … Continue reading →

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Lion Fire Update, October 22nd: 50% contained, 19,215 Acres

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Tenalu

Total Personnel 120 Size 19,215 Acres Percent of Perimeter Contained 50% Estimated Containment Date Monday November 27th, 2017 approx. 12:00 AM Smoke Report – Oct. 22, 2017 Smoke: Minimal air quality impacts expected today as a result of Lion Fire … Continue reading →

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Lion Fire Update, 10/14/17, 10am: 16,250 Acres.

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Tenalu

Ponderosa circled in yellow. As of today, October 14, 2017, the Lion Fire has grown to 16,250 acres, an increase of 800 acres. Fire managers yesterday observed good fire behavior and effects, the need to complete firing operations was not … Continue reading →