http://inciweb.org/forest/1473/Latest articles for Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:15:44 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1473/8414/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1473/8414/Trails within the fire perimeter on the Sierra National Forest are closed as a safety measure due to the Tehipite Fire: Sierra NF trail 29E30 (Blue Canyon Trail) from the intersection with 29E06 (Crown Valley Trail) to the national park boundary. Sierra NF trail 29E45 (Tehipite Trail) from the intersection with 29E06 (Crown Valley Trail) to the national park boundary. 29E31 (Coyote Pass Trail) from the intersection with 29E06 (Crown Valley Trail) to end of trail at Mountain MeadowTrails within Kings Canyon National Park areThu, 30 Oct 2008 13:05:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8378/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8378/The interagency Tehipite Fire is now 11,085 acres with 4,112 acres within Kings Canyon National Park and 6,973 acres within the Sierra National Forest. Its rate of growth has decreased.Much of the perimeter of the fire has moved into rocks, green meadows, and sparse vegetation that deter fire spread. Fire activity observed is mostly a creeping ground fire on the north and west flanks that is clearing forest vegetation accumulated over the past 100 years. Firefighters have also noticed that the rate of growth has noticeably decreased over the last several days with yesterday showing minimal growth with the cooler temperature, higher relative humidity, and light precipitation over the fire area. The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and is moving north and west in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, lodgepole pine, and live oak between 4,000...Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:36:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8249/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8249/ The interagency Tehipite Fire has grown to 9,406 acres as of 0800 on Friday, September 19, 2008. Of this, 3,693 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 5,713 acres are within the Sierra National Forest. The fire is showing a slow, creeping groundfire that is cleaning up dead and downed fuels on the forest floor. The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and is moving north and west in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, lodgepole pine, and live oak between 4,000 - 9,000 feet in elevation in steep cliffs and rugged terrain. This wilderness fire was started by lightning on or around July 14. Firefighters are monitoring fire behavior and growth. Steep, rugged, and inaccessible terrain continue to be a safety issue for firefighters. There are no immediate threats to life or property. Firefighters on the Sierra National Forest are taking...Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:53:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8201/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8201/The interagency Tehipite Fire has grown to 8,303 acres as of 0800 on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Of this, 3,422 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 4,881 acres are within the Sierra National Forest. The fire remains active predominately on the north and north- eastern flanks. Increased growth was seen over the weekend with hotter temperatures and drier conditions. Cooler weather conditions predicted for the weekend may result in less fire activity.The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and is moving north and east in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, lodgepole pine, and live oak between 4,000 - 8,500 feet in elevation in steep cliffs and rugged terrain. This wilderness fire was started by lightning on or around July 14. There are no immediate threats to life or property. Firefighters on the Sierra National Forest are taking...Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8181/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8181/The interagency Tehipite Fire has grown to 5,554 acres as of Thursday afternoon. Of that acreage, 2,717 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 2,837 acres are within the Sierra National Forest. The fire remains active in the Scepter and Horse Creek drainages with fire backing in the Crown Creek drainage toward Kettle Dome. Steep, remote terrain continues to make direct response unsafe for firefighters.Fire managers constantly consider smoke impacts when managing this fire and realize that the mountain communities near the park and forest may be affected by its smoke. A high pressure system is predicted in the upcoming days that will lead to less favorable smoke dispersal. Fire managers are monitoring smoke emissions in multiple locations and working closely with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.Additional new fires locally and in the region may also contribute to smoky conditions. The Cascadel Fire on the Sierra National Forest and the Hidden Fire in...Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:55:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8146/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8146/For Immediate Release - September 9, 2008 Deb Schweizer, (559) 565-3703, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksSue Exline, (559) 297-0706 ext. 4808, Sierra National Forest Tehipite Fires Shows Increased Growth to 4,337 Acres The Tehipite Fire has grown to 4,337 acres as of Monday afternoon. Of that acreage, 2,353 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 1,984 acres are within the Sierra National Forest. The park and the forest are working together to manage the fire.In the last several days, the fire has shown increased activity and growth including within the Scepter and Crown Creek drainages on the Sierra National Forest and northwest of Tehipite Valley and north to Kettle Dome in Kings Canyon National Park.The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and is moving north and east in the Crown Creek drainage in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer,...Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:36:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8131/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8131/The Tehipite Fire has grown to 2,431 acres according to a mapping and monitoring mission conducted Thursday evening. Of that acreage, 1,852 acres are within Kings Canyon National Park and 579 acres are within the Sierra National Forest.The park and the forest are working in unified command with shared objectives to manage the fire.The fire behavior includes creeping and smoldering with occasional pockets of torching-fire behavior typical in the mid-elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Both agencies are managing this fire to reduce risks and realize benefits of fire. The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north and west of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and is moving north in the Crown Creek drainage in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, Lodgepole pine, and live oak between 4,000 - 8,000 feet in elevation in steep bluffs and cliffs. This wilderness fire started by lightning on or...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8112/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8112/The Tehipite Fire has grown to 1,603 acres and, as anticipated, crossed over the Kings Canyon National Park boundary and onto the Sierra National Forest. Approximately ten acres of the fire is on forest land. The park and the forest are now working in unified command with shared objectives and goals to manage the fire. The fire behavior includes creeping and smoldering with occasional pockets of torching-fire behavior typical in the mid-elevations of the Sierra Nevada. The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north and west of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park and the John Muir Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, and live oak between 4,000 - 8,000 feet in elevation in steep bluffs and cliffs. This wilderness fire started by lightning on or around July 14. The fire is being monitored by two firefighters near the fire, by fire look-outs at Buck Rock, by viewing the Buck Rock web cam, and by...Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:34:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8035/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/8035/A flight over the Tehipite Fire on Monday to observe fire spread and behavior has mapped the fire at 1,192 acres. The fire behavior includes creeping and smoldering with occasional pockets of torching-fire behavior typical in the mid-elevations of the Sierra Nevada. The fire grew 135 acres in the course of one week. The Tehipite Fire is located in Tehipite Valley and the cliffs north and west of the valley in Kings Canyon National Park. It is burning in old growth mixed conifer, red fir, and live oak between 4,000 - 7,500 feet in elevation in steep bluffs and cliffs. This wilderness fire started by lightning on or around July 14. The fire is being monitored by two firefighters near the fire, by fire look-outs at Buck Rock, by viewing the Buck Rock web cam, and by periodic helicopter flights. Steep, inaccessible terrain presents safety concerns for firefighters. At times, visitors and residents may see limited smoke from this fire. There are no immediate threats to life or...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:28:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/7886/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/7886/The Tehipite Fire is showing continued growth on its northeast flank. It was mapped at 978 acres yesterday 08/18/08. Fire spread is primarily from burning vegetation rolling down the steep slopes and then spreading fire outside the perimeter. The fire continues to hook around its perimeter on the eastern side and spread uphill. Favorable fire behavior is being observed. The fire is being monitored by two firefighters near the fire, by fire look-outs at Buck Rock, by viewing the Buck Rock web cam, and by periodic helicopter flights at this time. Steep, inaccessible terrain presents safety concerns for firefighters. Direct fire response is unsafe along much of the perimeter. There are no immediate threats to life or property. As a safety measure: · Thee trail between Simpson Meadow and the park boundary remains closed · The Blue Canyon Trail is closed at the park boundary to Big Meadow. Rangers will work with visitors to provide alternative backpacking options for those...Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/7830/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1473/7830/ The Tehipite Fire, a lightning-ignited fire in the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park is showing increased activity on its eastern flank. It was mapped at 477 acres yesterday. The fire started on or around July 14. The fire is being monitored by fire look-outs at Buck Rock, by viewing the Buck Rock web cam (http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/cgi-bin/swfrs display webcam lm.pl camera=buck rock 1), and by periodic helicopter flights at this time. Steep, inaccessible terrain presents safety concerns for firefighters. Direct fire response is unsafe along much of the perimeter. There are no immediate threats to life or property. The trail between Simpson Meadow and the park boundary is closed as a safety precaution. The Tehipite Fire is located approximately one-half mile west of Tehipite Valley and Crown Creek and one mile east of Tombstone Ridge in Kings Canyon National Park. It is burning in mixed conifer and live oak between 5,400 - 7,400 feet in elevation in steep bluffs and cliffs....Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:19:00 -06:00