Tag Archives: Fire

The safety closures associated with the Red and Rodgers fires have been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-updates-for-september-23-2022.htm

Due to the decrease in fire danger with the recent weather the park has received, Yosemite National Park has lifted fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-restrictions-update-september-21-2022.htm

We are happy to report we have received a bit of precipitation in the park the last couple days along with some lower temperatures! Due to completion of work, and lower fire activity, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10 demobilized on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and the fires transitioned and …

Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Big Meadow in the community of Foresta next Wednesday August 26, 2009. The total burn area will include 90 acres, pending weather conditions and air quality.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/forestaburn09.htm

Multiple fires are burning within Yosemite National Park, many of which are very small. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-11-2022.htm

A prescribed fire set by Yosemite National Park Fire Crews yesterday has grown beyond the predetermined fire perimeter and full suppression efforts are in effect. The fire was originally slated to burn 90 acres, however it burned beyond the fire lines. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire1.htm

The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park grew to 2,244 acres today, increasing from 2,200 acres yesterday. The Big Meadow Fire was set by Yosemite National Park Fire Crews on August 26, 2009 as a prescribed burn and shortly thereafter, the fire grew out of the prescription lines. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire2.htm

The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest grew to 3,506 acres today. The Big Meadow Fire was set by Yosemite National Park Fire Crews on August 26, 2009 as a prescribed burn and shortly thereafter, the fire grew out of the prescription lines. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire3.htm

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will have restricted access, between Crane Flat and White Wolf, beginning Monday, August 31, continuing until fire operations along the road are complete. This segment of the road will have controlled access with a pilot car during daylight hours, and be closed completely …

Several small fires are burning in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-9-2022.htm

UPDATE: Due to poor visibility from smoke from the Big Meadow Fire, the west end of Tioga Road has been closed to through traffic from White Wolf to Crane Flat Gas Station. There is no projected opening date of this portion of the Tioga Road at this point. Tuolumne Meadows …

Updated information on the five fires currently burning within Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-8-2022.htm

There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of …