The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has grown to 33,388 acres and is 14% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Friday.

The fire, which began Aug. 24 after a lightning strike, is being fought by 1,814 personnel.

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.

Overnight, crews conducted strategic firing operations along McKinley Grove Road, removing vegetation ahead of the flames to lower the fire’s intensity and strengthen containment on the northern edge.

The fire remains on the eastern edge of the Dinkey Creek Drainage and has advanced north and west past Indian Rock, officials said. Firefighters are directly attacking the blaze there while also constructing backup lines as alternate containment options.

On the eastern flank, hotshot crews are working near Rodgers Ridge, where officials say halting the fire’s spread is the top priority because of limited natural containment features.

Weather conditions Friday were expected to mirror those seen Thursday, with slightly cooler temperatures, typical winds and the likelihood of another pyrocumulus cloud developing.

A smoke inversion may persist in low-lying areas, but clearing is expected at higher elevations.

To maximize efficiency, more than 1,000 firefighters are being supported out of the Dinkey Creek area to reduce travel times to the fireline, the Forest Service said.

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