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Lightning Strikes in Yosemite National Park Cause Four Fires

On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Yosemite National Park experienced a severe thunderstorm, causing four confirmed lightning fires. These lightning caused fires were spotted at Moss Creek near the Merced Grove, Moraine Dome near Little Yosemite Valley, Lost Valley just east of Moraine Dome, and Avalanche Creek east of the Glacier …

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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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Northern Region Lightning Incident

Northern Region Lightning Incident Incident Information: Last Updated: September 14, 2017 9:13 am Date/Time Started: September 13, 2017 9:45 am Administrative Unit: County: Location: various areas throughout Northern California Acres Burned – Containment: State Incidents Lassen Modoc Unit • 5 new fires for a total of 49 fires. Largest fire …

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