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To: Melian

L.A. Times reports the General Sherman tree is safe thus far from fire.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-19/general-sherman-is-still-ok-sequoia-national-park-fire

The world’s largest tree has been wrapped in foil to protect it against flames from a fire raging in California’s scenic Sequoia National Park.
The base of the General Sherman Tree has been wrapped in aluminum-based burn-resistant material, according to Sequoia and Kings National Parks.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/sequoias-wrapped-knp-complex-fire-trnd/index.html


314 posted on 09/19/2021 4:27:34 PM PDT by Melian (The more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.)
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To: Melian
The base of the General Sherman Tree has been wrapped in aluminum-based burn-resistant material,

Why yes it has, by God. The bark doesn't burn, just chars. Had a piece in a fire of eucalyptus wood all night in the hottest place, next day the coal came off just by slightly rubbing it.

323 posted on 09/19/2021 4:35:38 PM PDT by xone ( )
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To: Melian

Aside from the real world tragedy of the fire I would find it very funny if the General Sherman tree was consumed by fire.

Just call it Georgia’s revenge.


407 posted on 09/19/2021 8:11:19 PM PDT by Farcesensitive (K is coming)
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