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Wildfire Update: Castle and Shotgun Fires Grow Rapidly
Summary: Castle Fire = 2,000 acres and Shotgun = 200 acres. Official posting from InciWeb: The Castle Fire burned past the Little Kern River on Saturday, and is advancing towards the Flatiron to the east and Trout Meadow towards the … Continue reading
Wildfire: Indian Fire at 40% Containment
The Indian Fire is now at 40% containment. To help users understand exactly where the fire is located as well as the trail closures, see the image above. Plan accordingly and stay safe in the Golden Trout Wilderness.
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Tagged 2017, Golden Trout Wilderness, Indian Fire, Inyo National Forest, lightning strikes, wildfire
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Wildfire: Indian Fire up to 325 Acres
The Indian Fire is estimated to be 325 acres and 0% contained. It continues to grow slowly to the north and east. Three helicopters are being used to cool the fire’s edge and slow fire growth to confine and contain … Continue reading
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Tagged Golden Trout Wilderness, Indian Fire, Inyo National Forest, lightning strikes
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Wildfire Update – Schaeffer Fire
Some of you may have been following a wildfire outside of the Golden Trout Wilderness called the Schaeffer Fire. The lightning caused fire is east of the Forks of the Kern area and burning in the old McNally Fire scar … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, Kern River Ranger District, lightning strikes, McNally Fire, Schaeffer, Sequoia National Forest, Sherman Pass, wildfire
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Watching the Weather
This is just a reminder to always check the weather before departing for you adventure. Knowing what to expect is an important part of preparing for you trip. Granted, you may only know a few days in advance. However, for … Continue reading
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