A lightning-sparked wildfire has torn through a grove of ancient giant sequoia trees in California’s Sierra National Forest, with some of the majestic specimens catching fire. The blaze, known as the Garnet Fire in Fresno County, saw flames engulf the towering trees on Tuesday.
Specialist wildland firefighters, equipped with tree-climbing expertise, have been deployed to tackle fires burning within the canopies of these beloved, ancient trees, according to Jay Tracy, a spokesperson for the incident.
