Firefighters are making steady progress against the Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra National Forest that has charred more than 30,000 acres since it was sparked by lightning late last month.

The blaze, which began Aug. 24, has burned 30,714 acres and was 12% contained as of Thursday morning, the U.S. Forest Service said.

Nearly 1,800 personnel are assigned to the fire.

Evacuation Orders, Warnings

According to CalFire, evacuation orders have been issued for zones K27, K28, K30, K31, K32A, and K40 due to an immediate threat to life, and residents are required to leave the area.

Evacuation warnings are in place for zones K29, K32B, K41, K61A, K74, K85, K160, and K166where those needing extra time, including people with pets and livestock, are urged to evacuate now.

Firefighters Work on Fireline

Overnight, a heavy smoke inversion helped limit fire activity, allowing crews to work the north and eastern edges, where they reported good success mopping up and cooling the fireline up to 200 feet inside the perimeter.

Along McKinley Grove Road, crews are creating a shaded fuel break and actively holding the southern edge.

The fire continues to back into the Dinkey Creek drainage near Patterson Bluff, where firefighters are improving containment lines.

Officials have closed Dinkey Creek Campground to the public to use as a secondary fire camp, cutting down on travel times for crews.

Weather conditions Thursday are expected to mirror the previous day, with heavy smoke in low-lying areas and a 10% chance of thunderstorms that could shift fire behavior.

Residents can meet with fire staff for in-person updates at the Shaver Lake Community Center between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday.

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