Garnet fire, burning near sequoias, turns 'dynamic,' scorches 10,000 more acres

The Garnet fire exploded by 10,000 acres Sunday with “dynamic” activity, bringing total burn area to 46,619 acres with 14% containment.

Flames came within three miles of a cherished grove of 200 giant sequoias, prompting crews to deploy sprinkler systems on the ancient trees.

Three more evacuation zones were ordered in Fresno County.

Despite a day of intense smoke and aggressive and “dynamic fire activity” in the Sierra National Forest, firefighters have continued to hold their primary lines against the Garnet fire , which has now burned 46,619 acres and is 14% contained.

The fire scorched 10,000 more acres on Sunday, according to the U.S. Forest Service, with much of that fire growth exploding dramatically on the northwestern front and fueling giant columns of smoke that could be se