Lightning-sparked fires close Sequoia National Park entrance

Lightning-sparked fires close Sequoia National Park entrance

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https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/09/11/lightning-sparked-fires-close-sequoia-national-park-entrance/

Two of three fires in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, which were sparked by a major lightning storm that passed through the area Thursday night, are growing and have prompted officials to close the entrance to Sequoia National Park.

Two of the fires have 0% containment and are in steep and dangerous terrain, according to the InciWeb.com national incident information system. The Colony Fire grew from four acres to 72 acres overnight, while the Paradise Fire has grown to 32 acres. Only the small, two-acre Cabin Fire is largely contained.