Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions
Western Lane and Eugene Springfield Fire Department crews work together on a mop up operation near structures on Geneva Way, during the Flat Fire, near Sisters, in Deschutes County, Ore., Monday Aug. 25, 2025. (Andy Tullis/The Bulletin via AP)
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California's Sierra National Forest as forecasters warned Tuesday that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions.
Since breaking out Sunday afternoon, the Garnet Fire has scorched 14 square miles (36 square km) of grass, chaparral and timber in a remote area known for camping and hiking about 60 miles (97 km) east of Fresno. There was no containment.
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