Yosemite National Park News
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Yosemite Pile Burning in November
November 15, 2023 | 7:28 pm
Yosemite Fire crews are planning to conduct pile burning operations in three areas around the park this week. The first is along Northside Drive in Yosemite Valley, the second area is in the upper Mariposa Grove near the Washburn fire footprint, and the third is near Sentinel Dome at the radio repeater site. A map is available upon request.
Yosemite Valley Prescribed Burns, October 2023
October 17, 2023 | 11:55 am
Yosemite fire crews are planning to conduct prescribed burning operations in Yosemite Valley within two units this week.
Wawona Prescribed Burning, October 2023
October 4, 2023 | 5:14 pm
Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations on the Studhorse unit which is south of the Wawona Hotel.
Yosemite Pile Burning in Early October
October 2, 2023 | 3:53 pm
During the first week of October, Yosemite fire crews will be conducting pile burning operations in Yosemite Valley along the El Capitan Crossover Road, and possibly near Cook's Meadow, Ahwahnee Meadow, and along sections of Northside Drive. Additional pile burning will take place along the Crane Flat Lookout Road.
Yosemite Fire Update for September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023 | 3:40 pm
Thunderstorms passed through Yosemite National Park on Saturday, September 9, 2023, bringing 179 lightning strikes, a small amount of precipitation, and some new lightning fire starts in the park.
Fire Update for July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 | 11:20 am
Fire crews are working to mitigate hazards to reopen trails early next week. Areas of unburned fuel remain active northwest of North Dome. Crews will remain onsite to ensure the fire stays within the current perimeter and will continue to monitor for the coming weeks.
Yosemite Fire Update, July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 | 4:05 pm
Yosemite Fire crews are using a management strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails to confine the spread of the fire in a predefined area. A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure.
Pika Fire Update, July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023 | 5:29 pm
Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure.
Pika Fire Update, July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 | 12:48 pm
Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome.
Yosemite Fire Update for July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023 | 11:27 pm
Yosemite Fire crews are scouting the fire to implement a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome.