Sequoia National Forest - Rough Fire 2015 - CA
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sbcamper
N 36° 44.905 W 118° 58.260
11S E 324042 N 4068775
Fire started by a lightning strike July 31, 2015. 80& contained Sept.21, 2015. 80,000 + acres burned in + six weeks.
Waymark Code: WMPMMD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2015
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Camper evacuations, road closures to permit firefighters, flight restrictions due to smoke and visibility. 8,000 acres in the northern end of Sequoia-Kings National Park.
website shows how fire releases Sequoia seeds.
media said that a perimeter was maintained around Grant's Grove.
The General's Highway, HW198 is two lanes. The northern access, HW180 is likewise only a two lane road. Hume Lake is east of 198 and south of 180. There are only limited access spurs in the area of the fire.
Type of publication: Television
When was the article reported?: 08/01/2015
Publication: KCRA
Article Url: [Web Link]
Is Registration Required?: no
How widespread was the article reported?: national
News Category: Business/Finance
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