CNN travel | Officials wrap the world’s largest tree in protective foil to guard it against California wildfires

General Sherman wrapped in foil to protect it from fire.

(CNN) — 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.

The tree is 275 feet tall, and over 36 feet in diameter at the base, making it taller than the Statue of Liberty from its base to the torch.  —read more—