Are there any fires in Sequoia National Park?

A fire is burning in a remote area of the Sequoia National Forest. So far, the blaze has destroyed more than 200 acres of dead trees and brush, according to U.S. Forest Service officials. Currently, Broder Fire is 235 acres and 10% contained. There are 63 firefighters assigned to the fire.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in view, are campfires allowed in Sequoia National Park? CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS In Kings Canyon National Park campfires are not allowed above 10,000 feet. In addition, fires are prohibited in Granite Basin and Redwood Canyon. In Sequoia National Park west of the Great Western Divide campfires are not allowed above 9,000 feet.Also, is Yosemite National Park on fire? The Ferguson Fire was a wildfire in the Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park in California in the United States. The fire was reported on July 13, 2018, burning 96,901 acres (392 km2), before it was 100% contained on August 19, 2018. Additionally, can you grill at Sequoia National Park? Elevation 4700 – 5000 feet (1400 – 1500 m). Only Wolverton and Pinewood picnic areas have both water spigots and barbecue grills. Barbecue grills are also available at Halstead Meadow Picnic Area, and Lodgepole Picnic Area has water spigots.What time does Sequoia National Park close?Hours of Operation (year-round): Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (summer). Winter hours usually begin in late October: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and winter hours may be reduced to 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at times.

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