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The KNP Complex fire tearing through Sequoia National Park triggered a flurry of evacuations Friday morning, as flames — spurred by a drying trend — threatened communities and burned toward more giant sequoias.
Sequoia National Forest officials expand closure order for the Hume Lake Ranger district to include roads and trails because of the KNP Complex Fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
People who live in Chester were supposed to be heading back home on Friday but because of an increase in fire activity fire officials aren't letting anyone back in until its safe.
Residents of Chester, Lake Almanor West and Prattville could return to their town by Friday afternoon.
Plumas County West shore of Lake Almanor from the Canyon Dam, northwest to Hwy 36 at Hwy 89. This includes the communities of Prattville, Big Meadows, and Lake Almanor West along with the Rocky Point Campground and the Canyon Dam Boat Launch. High Lakes (PLUMAS COUNTY) Recreational area of Plumas County east of the Butte/Plumas County line. Plumas/Butte County line east of Twain includes both sides of Hwy 70 in the areas of Rock Creek, Storrie, Tobin, Belden, Caribou Rich Bar, and Twain. Meadow Valley and Bucks Lake, Bucks Lake Rd. at Riverdance, and everything west to the Butte/Plumas County...