Summary
The interagency Tehipite Fire is now 11,596 acres with 4,140 acres within Kings Canyon National Park and 7,456 acres within the Sierra National Forest.
The fire has grown 500 acres in the last month. Fire activity was observed on the northwest portion of the fire in the Rodgers Creek area on the Sierra National Forest and near Kettle Dome in Kings Canyon National Park. An unusually warm and dry October has supported the continued fire growth.
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 that is clearing forest vegetation accumulated over the past 100 years.
Rain is forecasted for this weekend and it is anticipated that fire activity will diminish with this rain. Historically, fires ignited in the summer months by lightning storms would burn throughout the late summer and fall in the Sierra Nevada. These fires would slowly smolder with the cooler and shorter days and eventually be extinguished by rain or snow.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Monday July 14th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Location | Tehipite Valley in Kings Canyon National Park |
| Incident Commander | Rosso/mccandliss |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 11,596 acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Saturday November 15th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed conifer, red fir, lodgepole pine, and live oak. |
| Fire Behavior | The fire has grown 500 acres in the last month. Fire activity was observed on the northwest portion of the fire in the Rodgers Creek area on the Sierra National Forest and near Kettle Dome in Kings Canyon National Park. An unusually warm and dry October has supported the continued fire growth. |
| Significant Events | Not available |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | 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 Meadow. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | Not available |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | Not available |
| Current Humidity | Not available |
