The lightning-sparked Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has prompted new evacuation warnings, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday.

Zones K41, K61A and K166, located north of Pine Flat Lake, were placed under warnings Wednesday afternoon.

Zones K27, K28, K30, K31, K32A and K40 remain under evacuation orders, while zones K29, K74, K85, K160 and K32B continue under warnings.

Garnet Fire Update From Wednesday Morning

The fire, which began Aug. 24, has burned 29,718 acres and is just 12% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

About 1,851 personnel are assigned to fight the blaze.

Strong outflow winds Tuesday fueled new fire growth, though crews held it within containment lines.

Firefighters have focused on protecting Giant Sequoias in McKinley Grove, clearing forest floor debris and installing sprinklers.

The fire has already passed through the Teakettle Experimental Area and Sawmill Flat and is about two miles from Wishon Reservoir.

Officials said all structures in the area were pretreated with fire retardant or flame-resistant wrap, and no losses have been reported.

Community Info, Facebook Live Meeting Today

Public meetings and information stations are being set up to keep residents updated. Fire staff will be available at the Shaver Lake Community Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and a live update is scheduled for 2 p.m. on the Sierra National Forest Facebook page.

Officials warned that isolated thunderstorms and erratic winds could cause rapid fire spread, though activity is expected to decrease later in the week.

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