KNP Complex Fire explodes to more than 76,000 acres
The complex has destroyed more than 76,000 acres across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A thick haze continued to sit over the Central Valley on Tuesday as firefighters keep on their fight against the KNP Complex Fire burning in the Sequoia National Forest.
The complex has destroyed more than 76,000 acres across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
More than a dozen homes and buildings have been lost to the flames. Containment over the fire is currently only at 11%.
On Monday night, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office issued new evacuation warnings for the Hume Lake area.
RELATED: Valley air quality to remain unhealthy through at least Thursday due to wildfire smoke
Meanwhile, more evacuation orders were issued late Sunday night for some Tulare County residents.
Those who live on Mineral King Drive up to the Sequoia National Park boundary, including all homes along both sides of Highway 198 were ordered to leave.
Evacuation warnings are still in place from Old Three Rivers Road and Blossom Drive to South Fork Drive. Click here for a map of the current evacuation warnings and orders in Fresno and Tulare counties.
The wildfire has pushed dense smoke and ash into the southern and central portions of the San Joaquin Valley. Officials issued an air quality alert through at least Thursday due to the smoke's impact.
