The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has burned over 54,900 acres and is currently 14% contained, producing a large amount of smoke visible for miles. MORE: https://bit.ly/45VYIOL (Courtesy: Alert California / PG&E) | FOX26

Timelapse footage captured the Garnet Fire as it spread in Fresno County, California, over a 12-hour period from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Officials said the lightning-induced fire, which started on Aug. 24, was “relatively quiet” overnight, but that it’s threatening nearly 200 giant sequoias — the largest tree species on Earth. As of Sunday morning, the fire had grown to more than 36,000 acres and was 14% contained. | CBS News