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Gibraltar (Wildfire)

The Gibraltar Fire was reported at approximately at 5:16 am on Thursday, October 29, 2015. The fire is located between Montecito Peak and Cold Springs Saddle. Currently there are 35 engines, 3 dozers, 2 patrols, 4 hand crews, 2 water tenders, air attack, 5 helicopters and 6 air tankers on …

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Prescribed Fire Planned in Yosemite on or before October 28

Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite National Park on or before Wednesday, October 28, 2015, weather and conditions permitting. There are two locations being considered for this prescribed burn and the final decision will be based on weather and air quality conditions. The prescribed …

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Taft Toe Prescribed Fire – Ignitions Completed

The 111 acre Taft Toe prescribed fire project began on Thursday morning at approximately 9:00 am, October 15, and ignitions was successfully completed at 6:15 pm. There will be an additional 3 to 5 days for logs and other vegetation to completely burn out. Some large logs may smolder until …

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Taft Toe Prescribed Fire

The Taft Toe prescribed fire project is projected to begin on Thursday morning, October 15. A test burn will commence near the Four Mile Trail and will proceed to the west. It is projected to take one and half days to complete ignitions of the burn and then approximately three …

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Yosemite Fire Update #24

The Bridalveil Fire became more active and visible due to higher temperatures and lower humidities over the weekend. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The fire is estimated to be at 30 to 40 acres. The fire is running into rocks, gravel and sparse fuels.

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Yosemite Fire Update #23

Two new fires have been discovered in Yosemite and are being suppressed. The Bridalveil Fire is a 1 acre fire near the south rim of Yosemite Valley near Cathedral Rocks. The Wegner Fire is at .10 of an acre and is located north of the Tioga Road.

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Bridalveil Fire Update

The Bridalveil Fire is now approximately 30 acres in size and smoke is visible from many locations within Yosemite Valley, Sentinel Dome, and the North Rim of the Valley. This fire poses no threats to public safety or park infrastructure. There is no percentage of containment. The Pohono Trail is …

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Military Fire (Wildfire)

A multiple start fire event began today along Military Pass on the Shasta McCloud Management Unit (SMMU). At the present time, the fire is approximate 40-50 acres in size and burning in a heavy timber area along the border between the Klamath National Forest and the Shasta Trinity National Forest. …

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