New Evacuations Warnings Issued for Tulare County’s Growing Coffee Pot Fire [Video]

The Coffee Pot Fire has expanded to 3,678 acres, up 244 acres since Monday, and is still at 0% containment, according to CalFire.

Evacuation warnings remain in effect for TLC-E094-B and TLC-E128B. New warnings have been issued for TLC-E128-A and TLC-E127-B, covering the areas north of South Fork Drive, south of Skyline Drive, east of Skyline Drive, and west of South Fork Drive.

Firefighting resources include 39 engines, 10 water tenders, 12 helicopters, 10 dozers, and 30 hand crews, with 1,142 personnel assigned to the fire. Nineteen remain threatened, and CalFire reports that two firefighters have been injured.

Weather, Smoke, and Closures

High pressure in the area will continue to bring warming and drying conditions today. Expect sunny skies with haze and smoke. Winds will start out of the northeast in …