The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has burned 57,412 acres and is 23% contained, officials reported Friday morning. A total of 3,069 personnel are assigned to the fire, which continued to smolder overnight with modest fire behavior.

Evacuation Orders, Warnings

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones K27, K28, K29, K30, K31, K32A, K40, K61A, and K166, with authorities warning residents that these areas face an immediate threat to life and are closed to public access.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for zones K26, K32B, K41, K60, K61B, K74, K76, K85, K160, and K165, advising residents who need extra time, including those with pets and livestock, to leave promptly.

Fire crews worked to reinforce containment lines by mopping up hot spots and extinguishing burning material, the U.S. Forest Service reported.

In the northwest section, crews are preparing a strategic firing operation along McKinley Grove Road to reduce vegetation and strengthen containment lines.

Officials said the operation depends on favorable weather, manageable fire behavior, and adequate resources.

Temperatures remained cool and moist overnight, creating an inversion layer over the fire.

Morning relative humidity ranged from 60% to 88%, with cooler conditions expected to persist throughout the day.

Smoke continues to affect areas near the fire, while communities farther away, including Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, reported moderate air quality.

Keep Up-to-Date

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office provides interactive evacuation maps online.

Officials plan to hold a virtual community meeting Friday at 5:30 p.m. to update residents and answer questions.

The meeting will be streamed on Sierra National Forest’s Incident Management YouTube and Facebook pages.

Questions can be submitted in advance to 2025.garnet.ca@firenet.gov.

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