SQF Complex Fire Update from NPS

 FYI, and gratitude for the wonderful firefighters who kept our community safe!

Sharon

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From: Fox, Dave P <Dave_Fox@nps.gov>
Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Updates

Friends,

While temperatures are much lower this current weather system is bringing higher winds and lower relative humidity leading to a red flag fire warning through tomorrow. The voluntary evacuation is still in place for the Mineral King Valley, but I anticipate that after this weather system passes through and the containment lines are tested, that will be evaluated for the potential to return the area to no warning. This is not going to change anything from the park's standpoint for reopening as Wednesday was the planned date for the seasonal closure.

We will be looking at the greater closure of wilderness later this week as well once this system departs. I am not making any predictions at this point, just letting you know that we have not just closed up and walked away. The Rattlesnake and Castle Fires are still somewhat active in the Lower Kern. 

I'm in a (virtual) class all week, so I may not be immediately available for calls or email. Next week I'm going to be on leave and won't be available. 

Thanks, 

Dave Fox

Sequoia District Ranger