The world's largest tree has been wrapped in foil to protect it against flames from a fire raging in California's scenic Sequoia National Park.
, according to Sequoia and Kings National Parks.from its base to the torch.The KNP Complex Fire, which is made up of the Paradise Fire and the Colony Fire, has charred 9,365 acres, so far. Lightning on September 9 caused the initial fire and prompted Sequoia National Park to close its doors to visitors.Over 1,000 lightning strikes occurred overnight in California, igniting new wildfires
Park crews are preparing the Giant Forest, which is home to over 2,000 sequoias, by removing fire fuel and wrapping the trees. "Crews continue to apply protection wrapping to iconic sequoia trees and historic structures," according to Sequoia and Kings National Parks. A fire-resistant wrap covers a historic welcome sign, as the KNP Complex Fire burns in Sequoia National Park, California, on Sept. 15, 2021. The blaze is burning near the Giant Forest, home to more than 2,000 giant sequoias.Even though crews are hard at work trying to protect these sequoias, they have already been hit hard by wildfires in recent years.
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