Visalia City Council
September 3, 2024

Incident Update
Coee Pot Fire
Date: 08/28/2024 Time: 8:14 AM
 CAL FIRE Tulare Unit
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 CALFIRE_TUU 
 SequoiaKingsNPS 
Information Phone Line: (559)492-9988
Incident Facts
Name
Coee Pot Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
West of Homers Nose Grove, Sequoia National Park
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
Tulare
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAIIMT 5 and CAL FIRE Tulare Unit
Unified Command Agency(s) Size
4,552
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
26 Structures Destroyed Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries Firefighter Injuries
2 Civilian Fatalities Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Coee 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. Aer 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.

For more Information Please Visit: Coee Pot Fire Inciweb  Road & Trail Impacts
Highway 198 and the Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open.

The Mineral King Road is also open.

Park Superintendent Clay Jordan requests that visitors use caution while driving in the area to ensure the safety of firefighters working in the area.

BLM & Park Closures
The portion of South Fork Road in Sequoia National Park and trails accessed from the road, including the Lady Bug and Garfield Grove Trails, are closed until further notice due to the proximity of the Coee Pot Fire. Click to view all Park closure information .

The Bureau of Land Management has also issued a closure of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area.

Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

TLC-E094-B
TLC-E128-B
TLC-E128-A
TLC-E127B
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
44 Water Tenders
10 Helicopters
14 Dozers
10 Hand Crews
36 Total Personnel
1312
Cooperating Agencies

NAME PHONE ADDRESS URL
Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Sheris Department, Tulare County Oice of Emergency Services.