A lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park continues to burn in the area of Harden Lake. The fire, known as the Slope Fire, was spotted on July 25th. Total acreage of the Slope Fire is 530 acres and continues to spread moderately. Yosemite Fire Crews are continuing to manage …
Read More »Fire Restrictions in Effect for 2022
Due to high fire danger and enhanced risk to the public, employees, and first responders, Yosemite National Park is enacting park-wide fire restrictions below 8,000 feet elevation to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires.
Read More »Slope Fire Spreading Slowly in Yosemite National Park
The Slope Fire, a lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park, continues to burn in the area of Harden Lake. The fire was spotted on July 25th and is currently at 597 acres. The fire has spread minimally in the past few days due to fuel type and recent rain …
Read More »Lightning Fire in Yosemite Causes Closure of the Tiltill Valley Trail to Lake Vernon
A lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park continues to burn in the area of Lake Vernon, located approximately three miles north of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The fire, known as the Vernon Fire, was spotted on August 9th. Total acreage of the Vernon Fire is 160 acres, with 75% …
Read More »Washburn Fire – Fire Advisory
Fire Advisory: All areas in Wawona need to prepare for potential evacuation due to The Washburn Fire. This incident may require evacuation in the future. Residents and visitors are encouraged to make appropriate preparations. Wawona Road (Hwy 41) and South Entrance remain open.
Read More »Washburn Fire – Evacuation Order
Mandatory evacuation order for the community of Wawona and Wawona Campground due to the Washburn fire. Please leave the area immediately.
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update, July 8 at 7:30 pm
The Washburn fire was active today and is reported to be 466 acres with 0% containment.
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update for July 9 at 11:30 am
The Washburn fire grew to 703 acres overnight and remains at 0% containment. Evacuation of the Wawona community and Wawona Campground remain in place. The Wawona Road (Highway 41) is closed at the South Entrance to Henness Ridge Road. Yosemite West remains accessible from the northern side of the Wawona …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park announces the end of the fire season, today, October 8, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseasonends2010.htm
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update for July 10 at 8:00 am
The Washburn Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 7th, near the Washburn Trail in the Mariposa Grove area of Yosemite National Park.
Read More »Yosemite Declares Fire Season
Yosemite National Park has declared fire season as of June 30, 2022 due to hotter and drier weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-fire-season-2022.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Beginning of 2011 Fire Season
Yosemite National Park has declared the start of the 2011 fire season today, June 15. The park begins fire season staffing of all stations for fire suppression and wilderness fires. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting personnel and equipment are in place, prepared and ready to respond. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2011fireseasonbegins.htm
Read More »Lightning Caused Fire in Yosemite National Park Continue to Burn
On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Yosemite National Park experienced several lightning caused fires. Several fires were suppressed and one fire, the Avalanche Fire, is currently being managed for multiple objectives. The fire is located in the Avalanche Creek drainage, near the Glacier Point Road, within designated wilderness. The fire is …
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