Firefighters are intensifying efforts to safeguard California's McKinley Grove, a sanctuary for ancient sequoias, from the advancing Garnet Fire. The blaze, which ignited on August 24, has consumed close to 55,000 acres within the Sierra National Forest, located east of Fresno. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was 14% contained, according to CAL Fire. The Garnet Fire continues to pose a significant threat to McKinley Grove, known for its sequoias that are over 2,000 years old. The containment level of 14% indicates that substantial progress is still needed to control the perimeter of the wildfire. The fire was initially caused by lightning strikes. CAL Fire is coordinating response efforts, which include ground crews and aerial support, to contain the spread and protect natural landmarks like McKinley Grove.
