CA-SQF- Hart - Prescribed Fire - Ignitions started last night, Aerial ignitions will continue today.

Sequoia Kings National Park: Prescribed Fire - Hart Prescribed Fire

Update: Ignitions on the Hart Rx started last night. Aerial ignitions will continue today.

Closed Trail information: Trails closed by this prescribed fire will include the Big Baldy trail to the south and the Hart Tree trail to the west. More info NPS Link

Location: Redwood Canyon (CA)
Acreage Treated: 802 acres
Estimated Completion Date: 08/05/2009

Park Status
Trails closed by this prescribed fire will include the Big Baldy trail to the south and the Hart Tree trail to the west. The Buena Vista trail will not be affected, and will remain open. All other trails in the Redwood Canyon will remain open.

Overview
Fire crews plan to begin ignitions on the Hart Prescribed Fire in Kings Canyon National Park on July 5th, weather and air quality conditions permitting. This unit is located in the Redwood Mountain Grove along the west side of Generals Highway. The project area is located approximately one mile south of the Kings Canyon Overlook. This project area is 802 acres and ignitions will likely last four to five days. Of the 802 acres, 19 acres of the project are in Sequoia National Forest.

Air / Smoke Issues
Grant Grove and Sequoia National Forest may be impacted by smoke. Park visitors who are sensitive to smoke or have pre-existing respiratory problems should limit their outdoor activities, particularly in the morning, and keep car windows closed during the burn. For more information about how to limit exposure to smoke, please visit http://www.airquality.org/smokeimpact/.