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Prescribed Fire Scheduled in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is planning a 1,447 acre prescribed fire in the southwestern portion of the park near Yosemite West. The burn is projected to start the week of April 28, depending upon weather conditions. Ignition will take approximately five days with active burning, and about two weeks to monitor burn down activity. The Wawona Road will remain open during the burn, however, traffic control may be instituted if conditions require. Firefighters, fire equipment, smoke and debris may be present on the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park.htm

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