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Park Ridge Prescribed Fire Morning update 06-25-2024
2024 Park Ridge & Big Stump East Prescribed Burn
Publication Type: News - 06/25/2024 - 07:00
6/25/24 - Morning Update - Firefighters will be continuing the work on the Park Ridge prescribed fire today. Despite precipitation yesterday, they continue to have great progress in their actions.
Smoke may be visible from the Generals Highway and Highway 180. Visitors should anticipate moderate smoke impacts in the Grant Grove and potentially Hume Lake on ignition days, along with intermittent traffic delays. At night, smoke may also be noticeable in lower elevations of the parks and the Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest and surrounding foothill areas.
The Park Ridge Prescribed Burn covers 560 acres along the main ridge east of Grant Grove and the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, divided into four segments on the western slope of the ridge. Specific details can be found in the Maps tab.
For air quality updates tailored to your location or for trip planning, please visit fire.airnow.gov. This website is accessible via smartphone for convenience.
Access to the General Grant Tree and its parking area will remain unaffected by the prescribed burn. However, trails leading to Park Ridge and Panoramic Point will be closed during this period.
Crews are seeing good consumption of dead and down fuels on the Park Ridge prescribed fire.