California Wildfire , Threatens Yosemite's , Giant Sequoia Grove.
'The Guardian' reports that a rapidly growing wildfire
in California's Yosemite national park is threatening
some of the world's oldest giant sequoia trees.
'The Guardian' reports that a rapidly growing wildfire
in California's Yosemite national park is threatening
some of the world's oldest giant sequoia trees.
The blaze spread from 250 acres
to roughly 1,600 acres between
July 8 and July 10.
According to officials, the terrain
of dry timber and brush have
contributed to the fire spreading. .
Over 400 firefighters have tried
to contain the blaze since it
was first reported on July 7.
Over 400 firefighters have tried
to contain the blaze since it
was first reported on July 7.
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, is home to over 500 , mature, giant sequoias. .
As of July 10, none of the grove's named
trees had sustained any significant damage,
including the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
As of July 10, none of the grove's named
trees had sustained any significant damage,
including the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
'The Guardian' reports that
investigators have yet to
determine the cause of the fire. .
As of July 11, no injuries had been
reported as a result of the fire.
The latest blaze comes after
six major wildfires across
California's Sierra Nevada range.
Those fires killed thousands of giant sequoias. .
According to National Park Service officials, wildfires in the area have burned 85% of all giant sequoia groves in the area between 2015 and 2021