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Reuters reports

Ground crews mounted an all-out defense of Grant Grove, a stand of ancient redwoods that includes the General Grant tree, one of the largest and tallest of all giant sequoias, as flames crept within a mile (1.6 km) of the area, said Paul Garnier, a spokesman for the fire command.

Giant sequoias are naturally flame-resistant, and most of the area’s trees show scars from past wildfires, though officials hoped to keep the latest blaze out of Grant Grove – a premier park attraction – to ensure it remains intact, Garnier said.

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