The El Portal Fire remains active in extremely steep and remote terrain requiring heavy dependence on TYPE 1 hand crews and aviation assets. As with any incident in Yosemite National Park, firefighter and public safety is our number one priority. We appreciate everyone’s assistance with this priority.
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update July 31, 2014 as of 7:00AM
The El Portal Fire remains very active in extremely steep and remote terrain requiring heavy dependence on TYPE 1 hand crews and aviation assets. As with any incident in Yosemite National Park, firefighter and public safety is our number one priority. We appreciate everyone’s assistance with this priority.
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update July 31, 2014 as of 8:00AM
Yesterday the fire made a one-half to three-quarter mile run in the Crane Creek area. Two small spots were detected in front of the head of the fire. Both spots are contained, allowing Highway 120 to reopen. The fire was active last night on the northwest side, consuming ground fuels …
Read More »El Portal Fire Update for July 30, 2014 at 2:00pm
New road information: The Big Oak Flat Road is closed between Big Oak Flat Entrance Gate to the junction of Highway 140. This is a hard closure until further notice for the public, employees and residents. Tioga Road is open to Crane Flat.
Read More »El Portal Fire Update for July 29, 2014 at 10 am
Last evening on the El Portal fire the night shift reported active fire until approximately 1:30 A.M. after which conditions settled down. Today’s areas of concern are concentrated on the northern portion of the fire as the fireline bumps into the burn perimeter of the 2009 Big Meadow Fire. Fire …
Read More »El Portal Fire Update for July 30, 2014 at 8am
The El Portal Fire remains very active in extremely steep and remote terrain requiring heavy dependence on TYPE 1 hand crews and aviation assets. As with any incident in Yosemite National Park, firefighter and public safety is our number one priority. We appreciate everyone’s assistance with this priority. The fire …
Read More »El Portal Fire Update #3
As you may know, a public briefing was held last night, with over 100 attendees in the town of El Portal. This fire remains very active and there has been incredible firefighting work done to protect employees, residents and park resources. The fire team made significant progress on the fire …
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County: Madera County Location: Yosemite Springs Dr – x street from Yosemite Springs Parkway – Coarsegold Containment:100 sq feet – 100% Containment Date Started: July28, 2014 10:31 pm
Read More »Web Fire
County: Butte County Location: Web Hollow & Big Chico Creek near Forest Ranch Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Butte Unit Containment: 389 acres burned - 70% Containment Date Started: July 28, 2014 1:11 pm Last update: July 30, 2014 8:53 am Road Closures : None - Take care if traveling on …
Read More »El Portal Fire Update #2
We are experiencing a wildland fire that started Saturday in the Old El Portal region. This fire has been fast moving and there has been incredible firefighting work done to protect employees, residents and park resources. The fire team made significant progress on the fire yesterday. Fire information call center: …
Read More »Yosemite July Lightning Fire Update #1
Since July 14, Yosemite National Park has experienced over 3,000 lightning strikes with more than 21 fire starts. Multiple thunderstorms, accompanied by rain, have put out or temporarily slowed activity and growth. Most fires are between 8000’ and 9000’ elevation. They are small, creeping and smoldering surface fires or single …
Read More »Additional lightning caused fires in Yosemite
Since last Friday, July 17, there have been numerous new fire starts due to continued thunderstorms.
Read More »Lightning caused fires in Yosemite
Thunderstorms have continued over the Sierra Nevada crest in the afternoon hours and have caused lightning fires in Yosemite Wilderness.
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