Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information

The search for a missing California Conservation Corps (CCC) trail crew member working in Yosemite National Park ended on Friday, July 14, 2006 when his body was located half-way down the Royal Arches wall north of the Ahwahnee Hotel. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gresham2.htm

Fire officials are continuing to monitor several lightening-caused fires in Yosemite National Park. Approximately nine fires are currently considered active in areas around the park, consisting of about 100 total acres. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildland-fire-use-projects-continue-to-burn.htm

Yosemite National Park officials have begun efforts to contain a new fire that started late in the afternoon today, Monday, August 21, 2006. The fire was estimated to be approximately 50 acres at around 3 pm and is located along the Ribbon Creek drainage between El Capitan and Ribbon Creek, …

The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0822.htm

Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson was named an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, an honor bestowed upon him by Ernie Fletcher, the Governor of Kentucky. Shelton was nominated for this honor by Derrick W. Graham, a Kentucky State Representative. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shelton0823.htm

Fire managers in Yosemite National Park are making efforts to reduce smoke from multiple fires in the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0826.htm

The 9th Annual Apple Picking Event and Bear Awareness Day will be held at the Curry Village Orchard Parking Lot in Yosemite Valley on August 30, 2006 from 10am to 1pm.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bear0828.htm

Hundreds of people gathered atop the polished granite of Olmsted Point overlook in Yosemite National Park Wednesday to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the vista famous for its picture postcard views of Half Dome, Tenaya Lake and Cloud’s Rest. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/olmsted0913.htm

Firefighters have contained the Powerhouse Fire and mop up operations are underway. The fire was discovered today at approximately 5:00 am. Using GPS, fire managers accurately assessed the fire at 3.5 acres.  The fire is ½ mile west of the Big Oak Flat (Highway 120 in the park)/ El Portal …

Firefighting efforts are underway in Yosemite National Park to contain the Powerhouse Fire. The fire was discovered today at approximately 5:00 am and is currently 7 acres. The fire is ½ mile west of the Big Oak Flat (Highway 120 in the park)/El Portal Road (Highway 140 in the park) …

Park admission fee will be waived September 30, 2006 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/free0928.htm

The Yosemite Climbing Association will once again sponsor a park-wide clean up to help restore high use areas after the busy summer season. The clean up effort will include roadways, the river corridor, trails, parking areas, campgrounds, climbing areas, and lodging areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/face0928.htm

Yosemite Fund Contribution Goes To Trail Repair, Visitor Service Improvements & Habitat Restoration https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fund0929.htm