Fire crews spent this week burning piles in Yosemite Valley around the El Captain Picnic Area as well as some piles along Southside Drive. Approximately 200 piles were complete and are in a patrol status now. Beginning Monday, May 8, 2023 fire crews plan to start burning piles along Forest Drive in the community of Wawona. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates.htm