Crews wrap world’s biggest tree in aluminium to protect it from California wildfires

CREWS wrap the world’s biggest tree in blaze- resistant aluminium to protect it from wildfires. The 275ft (84m) General Sherman is the largest by volume and about 2,500 years old. EPAFire crews wrap the world’s largest tree in flame-resistant aluminium[/caption] Ardea London LtdSequoias are adapted to fires as they release seeds into the burnt clearings for new trees[/caption] Fires tearing through the Sequoia National Park in California have got to within a mile of the Giant Forest, a grove of 2,000 giant sequoias. Forecasters expect cooler weather, low winds but little rain this weekend. The fire service’s Rebecca Paterson said: “We anticipate the fires will continue to grow, hopefully not too fast.” Sequoias are adapted to fires as they release seeds from their cones into the burnt clearings for new trees. But drought, tied to climate change, is making blazes so fierce they overwhelm the trees. Most read in The Sun SET TO SURFACE Prince Andrew 'set to leave Balmoral hideaway to see Beatrice in hospital' 'DEEPLY DISTURBING' Love Island star Dani Dyer 'afraid' after being stalked by jailbird ex shock news First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths, 46, reveals devastating cancer battle HOW MUCH? Fans fury with AJ vs Usyk pay-per-view costing £24.95, one of most expensive ever PLUS-SIZE ORDEAL My daughter, 10, is a size 22 and I can’t find school uniform to fit her BIRTHDAY SUIT Nicola McLean poses nude to celebrate turning 40 & reveals key to sex life