Hart Prescribed Fire
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CA
Prescribed Fire Treatment

Started on or about
07/05/2009

Status as of
10/15/2009

Cause
Project

Location
Redwood Canyon (CA)

Acreage Treated
812

Estimated Completion Date
07/21/2009

Park Status
All trails are open.

Updates on Fire
This fire is out.

Overview
Fire crews plan to begin ignitions on the Hart Prescribed Fire in Kings Canyon National Park on July 5th, weather and air quality conditions permitting. This unit is located in the Redwood Mountain Grove along the west side of Generals Highway. The project area is located approximately one mile south of the Kings Canyon Overlook. This project area is 802 acres and ignitions will likely last four to five days. Of the 802 acres, 19 acres of the project are in Sequoia National Forest.

Last 24-hour Activity
Ignitions have been completed on Tuesday July 8th.

Air / Smoke Issues
Smoke is diminsishing in the Grant Grove/Sequoia National Forest area.

Additional Information
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Contact Information
Michelle Puckett or Deb Schweizer
Phone Number: 559-565-4287 or 559-565-3703
michelle_puckett@nps.gov or debra_schweizer@nps.gov