Incident Update Coffee Pot Fire

Date:
09/04/2024
Time:
8:14 AM

Information Phone Line: (559)492-9988

Incident Facts

Name
Coffee Pot Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
West of Homers Nose Grove, Sequoia National Park
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
Tulare
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAIIMT 15 and CAL FIRE Tulare Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12,705
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
136
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
3
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Coffee Pot Fire is located in the southwest corner of Sequoia National Park, approximately 2.5 miles southeast of Case Mountain. The fire started on August 3, 2024, and was caused by lightning. Multiple crews responded to the fire and put a containment line around it. After nearly a week of no activity and being monitored, a burning tree within the perimeter fell and rolled over the containment line, and the fire began to grow. Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy. The fire is burning in very steep rugged terrain, and fuels are dry and receptive this time of year. 

For more Information Please Visit: Coffee Pot Fire Inciweb

Road & Trail Impacts

  • Highway 198 and the Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open. 
  • There are road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary. There is a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently.
Park Superintendent Clay Jordan requests that visitors use caution while driving in the area to ensure the safety of firefighters working in the area.

BLM & Park Closures

The portion of South Fork Road in Sequoia National Park and trails accessed from the road, including the Lady Bug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed until further notice due to the proximity of the Coffee Pot Fire. Click to view all Park closure information.
The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the following zone:

  • TLC-E094-B
  • TLC-E094-C
  • TLC-E094-D
  • TLC-E094-E

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
53
Water Tenders
30
Helicopters
13
Dozers
11
Hand Crews
41
Total Personnel
1477

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheriffs Department, Tulare County Office of Emergency Services.