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Wildfire tears through grove of ancient giant trees in California’s Sierra National Forest

A lightning-sparked wildfire has torn through a grove of ancient giant sequoia trees in California’s Sierra National Forest ... “These trees are near and dear to the forest and to our ...

Where is Garnet Fire burning in Central California? See interactive map

The Garnet Fire sparked from a lightning strike on Aug. 24 burned through parts of the Sierra National Forest in eastern Fresno County. It raged through an area from the Kings River at the southern ...
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Will Newsom Sign California’s ‘Biggest Step’ Toward Saving Fire-Prone Neighborhoods?

A little-known bill will accelerate fire mitigation efforts by clearing space around housing across the state.

Sequoia National Park is celebrating 135 years this month

Most people know Yellowstone was the first national park. Ask what the second was and you may get shrugs, but it was Sequoia National Park, and it’s celebrating its 135th year on Sept. 25. Here’s a ...