2024 Coffee Pot Fire
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.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Orders or Closures
Evacuation Warnings Downgraded – September 17, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
Tulare County Fire Department has announced that the evacuation warnings for the following areas have been lifted effective today, Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Zones TLC-E094-B, TLC-E094-D and TLC-E094-C. The area includes east of River Hill, North of Case Mountain, West of Mitchell Ranch, and the community of Oak Grove. West of the National Park Boundary, North of the east fork of the Kaweah River, East of Oak Grove. The area South of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, approximately ½ mile southeast of Oak Grove, just below mineral King Road, and follows the river east to the southern border of the Genasys zone. north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek, fire control road), South of Mineral King Road, and West of the National Park Boundary.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
This means residents may now be in this area. However, please be mindful that Fire crews may still be in the area when traveling. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire. For additional information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Evacuation Warning and Order Downgraded – September 9, 2024 at 12:31 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Lifts Evacuation Warnings, Reduces Orders Due to Coffee Pot Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has announced the evacuation warnings for the following areas TLC-E128-A, TLC-E093-A and TLC-E093-B, have been LIFTED. The area includes North of South Fork Drive, West of East Fork Kaweah River, East of Salt Creek Road and South of Craig Ranch Road.
Evacuation ORDERS have been reduced to WARNINGS for the following areas: TLC-E094-B, TLC-E094-C, TLC-E094-D and TLC-E094-E. The area includes Case Mountain area, just north of Mineral King Road, East of Oak Grove and West of the Park Boundary line.
Due to fire conditions in the area, there will be road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary.
For public safety reasons, the access through Mineral King Road may be limited by fire activity, and there may be significant time delays. This will be in effect until further notice and can change at any time.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
Residents may now be in this area. However, please be mindful when you are traveling, Fire crews may still be in the area. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire.
For additional information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire
Evacuation Warning Lifted – September 7, 2024 at 10:46 a.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
Tulare County Fire Department has announced that the evacuation warning for the following areas TLC-E-127B and TLC-E-128B, have been lifted effective today, Saturday, September 7, 2024.
The area includes north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek, fire control road), South of Skyline Drive (South of Case Mountain and Homers Nose), and West of the National Park Boundary.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
This means residents may now be in this area. However, please be mindful when you are traveling, Fire crews may still be in the area. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire.
For additional information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Road Closure Warning – September 2, 2024 at 3:11 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
Due to fire conditions in the area, there will be road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary.
For public safety reasons there will be a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently beginning at 4:00 p.m. today. Availability may be limited by fire activity, and there may be significant time delays between escorts. This will be in effect until further notice and can change at any time.
Tulare County Fire appreciates the public's patience and cooperation during this incident.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire. Thank you.
Road Closure Warning – September 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
Due to fire conditions in the area, there will be road closures along Mineral King Road, between Oak Grove and the National Park Boundary. For public safety reasons there will be a pilot car escorting vehicles out of the area intermittently beginning at 10:00 a.m. today. Availability may be limited by fire activity, and there may be significant time delays between escorts. This will be in effect until further notice and can change at any time.
Tulare County Fire appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this incident.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire. Thank you.
Evacuation Warning – September 1, 2024 at 10:54 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
Due to current fire conditions, an evacuation warning has been issued for Zones TLC-E93A and TLC-E93B.
Zone TLC-E93A is the area, North of Case Mountain Road, West of East Fork Kaweah River, East of Salt Creek, and South of Craig Ranch Road. Zone TLC-E93B is the area, North of Case Mountain Road, West of East Fork Kaweah River, East of Salt Creek, and South of Craig Ranch Road.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com .
An evacuation warning means, you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so.
Please stay clear, and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
For additional information, please refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire. Thank you.
Evacuation Order – September 1, 2024 at 7:19 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Issues Two New Evacuation Orders Due to Coffee Pot Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued two new Evacuation Orders due to current fire conditions for Genasys zones TLC-E094-C and TLC-E094-E. Zone TLC-E094-C is described as being west of the National Park Boundary, North of the east fork of the Kaweah River and East of Oak Grove. Zone TLC-094-E is described as being the Mineral King Roadway area, South of River Hill, East of Case Mountain and west of Mitchel l Ranch, to include the community of Oak Grove.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
An evacuation order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community. If you are unable to evacuate and require assistance, please call 9-1-1. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please get in touch with the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire
Evacuation Order Downgraded to Warning – September 1, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Downgrades Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning
Sheriff Boudreaux has downgraded the evacuation order to an evacuation warning for the Genasys Zone E128-B. The area of downgrade includes, north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek, fire control road), South of Skyline Drive (South of Case Mountain and Homers Nose), and West of the National Park Boundary.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com.
An Evacuation Warning means residents may return to the area, but should remain prepared to leave if conditions change.
Please be mindful when you are travelling, fire crews may still be in the area. Please stay out of the areas affected by the fire.
For additional information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988, or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire
Evacuation Order and Warning – August 31, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Issues Additional Evacuation Order & Warning Due to Coffee Pot Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order, due to a planned firing operation, for Genasys Zone TLC-E094-D, the area South of the East Fork of the Kaweah River (approximately ½ mile southeast of Oak Grove, just below mineral King Road, and follows the river east to the southern border of the zone. The Southern and West boarders do not have a distinguishing landmark. Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com. (https://protect.genasys.com/)
An Evacuation Order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community.
If you are unable to evacuate and need help, please call 911. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please get in touch with the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Sheriff Boudreaux has also issued an Evacuation Warning for Genasys Zone TLC-E095, the area along Mineral King Road EAST of the National Park Boundary, to include all communities east of that point, Cabin Cove, Silver City and Mineral King. This Warning has been issued due to potential impacts of Mineral King Road. Road impacts can consist of delays, closures and pilot vehicle operations at any time due to fire conditions. Should fire impact roadway, a road closure up to 48 hours or more could lead to an ORDER or a possible shelter in place ORDER. Please plan accordingly if you have medical concerns or needs. NOTE this is for Mineral King roadway impact conditions, the fire is currently NOT immediately threatening any of these communities. Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com. (https://protect.genasys.com/)
An Evacuation WARNING means, you should prepare to evacuate the area should fire approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of area impacted by the fire.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire (https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incide.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire).
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com
Evacuation Order and Warning – August 30, 2024 at 2:25 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Issues Additional Evacuation Order & Warning Due to Coffee Pot Fire
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order is for the area north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt creek, fire control road), South of Mineral King Road and West of the National Park Boundary.
Sheriff Boudreaux has also issued an Evacuation Warning for the area North of Case Mountain, Northwest of the East fork of Kaweah River and East of Salt Creek.
An Evacuation Order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community.
If you are unable to evacuate and need help, please call 911. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please get in touch with the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed zone and area description: protect.genasys.com.
Evacuation Order – August 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Sheriff's Office:
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order for the area north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek, fire control road), South of Skyline Drive (South of Case Mountain and Homers Nose), and West of the National Park Boundary.
An evacuation order, also known as a mandatory evacuation, means that all residents and visitors should leave now before the fire reaches the community.
If you are unable to evacuate and need help, please call 911. In case of sheltering needs or questions regarding sheltering, please get in touch with the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. For additional fire and closure information, please call the Incident Public Information office at 559-492-9988 or refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Evacuation Warning – August 26, 2024 at 7:41 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for the area’s TLC-E128-A and TLC-E127-B, north of South Fork Drive, South of Skyline Drive, East of Skyline Drive, and West of South Fork Drive.
Zones TLC-E094-B and TLC-E 128-B will remain in a WARNING.
Please refer to the Genesys website for a more detailed area description: protect.genasys.com .
An Evacuation Warning means you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so.
Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency, please dial 911.
For additional information, please refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire.
Evacuation Warning – August 20, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.
Issued by the Tulare County Fire Department:
An Evacuation WARNING has been issued for TLC Zones TLC-E128-B and TLC-E094-B, area north of South Fork Drive, East of Skyline Drive (Salt Creek Fire Control Road), South of Mineral King Road, and West of the National Park Boundary.
An evacuation WARNING means you should prepare to evacuate the area should the fire approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of the areas affected by the fire. If there is an emergency please dial 911.
For additional information, call the Fire Information line: 559-492-9988
Please refer to http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden.../caknp-coffee-pot-fire