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Prescribed Burning in Sequoia National Park Foothills Begins May 21

May 14, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Firefighters perform prescribed burning operations to reduce highly flammable, fast-drying vegetation in Ash Mountain (2023). — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burning in the foothills of Sequoia National Park on May 21 – 22. Visitors who enter the parks through the southern entrance may notice this work taking place between the entrance and Foothills Visitor Center.

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What Travelers Need to Know

Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Sequoia & Kings Canyon

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