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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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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. 

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.  

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.  

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  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov