The Garnet Fire has burned nearly 14,000 acres in the Sierra National Forest since it ignited on Sunday, with no containment as of Thursday morning, the U.S. Forest Service reported.

CalFire reported evacuation orders at zones K27, K30, K31, K32-A, and K40. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones K28 and K29.

Fresno County officials announced Tuesday that Avocado Lake Park will be closed as crews respond to the fire.

How Firefighters Are Attacking the Wildfire

Firefighters assigned to the blaze, which remains of undetermined origin, have focused on protecting infrastructure near Balch Camp and assessing structures within the Teakettle Experimental Area, including the Patterson Mountain Lookout.

Crews are using dozers and large air tankers to reopen old roads and fire lines in an e

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