California Firefighters Struggle to Save Iconic Sequoia Groves from Wildfire
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A lightning-induced wildfire in California's Sierra National Forest has burned through a grove of ancient giant sequoias, some estimated to be 3,000 years old. Firefighters are actively working to protect these iconic trees using various methods, as the fire has scorched 85 square miles and is about 14% contained. The fire's intensity is higher than usual, threatening the delicate balance of the sequoias' natural fire ecology.
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