Prescribed Burn Set for Grant Grove in Kings Canyon Starting Oct 17

The National Park Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service plan to ignite a 482-acre prescribed fire in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park beginning on October 17, 2026, weather permitting. The burn is intended to reduce fuel loads and help protect the park from future wildfires. Hunters should expect temporary closures of the affected acreage and nearby trails while the fire is underway. Check the park’s website or contact the ranger station for up‑to‑date access information before heading out.