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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.

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.

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 …

The Tenaya Fire is contained at 415 acres. All trails have re-opened in that area. Hikers are advised to hike through the area quickly and stay on the trail. Three other small fires are being monitored in the park.

Tenaya (37 46.091 x 119 34.641 – Mariposa Co., 7200’ El. 8/7). This wildfire began on the afternoon of September 7, 2015, and is being suppressed. The fire is located along the Lehamite Creek Trail from the north rim of the Valley to the Tioga Road. The fire is at …

The Tenaya Fire remains at 455 acres with 25% containment. There has been one minor injury. There is no threat to structures. There is no estimated full containment and the cause is being investigated. Yosemite as other mountain areas continues to experience air quality impacts due to regional fires. Mariposa …

The Tenaya Fire is at 502 acres with 70% containment. There were no air tanker flights yesterday. There have been 2 minor injuries. There is no threat to structures. There is no estimated full containment and the cause is being investigated. Yosemite, as other mountain areas, continues to experience air …

This wildfire began on the afternoon of September 7, 2015, and is being suppressed. The fire is located along the Lehamite Creek Trail from the north rim of the Valley to the Tioga Road. The fire is currently at 455 acres with 25% containment. The Incident Commander noted that fire …

The Tenaya Fire began on the afternoon of September 7, 2015, and is being suppressed. The fire is located along both sides of the Lehamite Creek Trail from the north rim of the Valley to the Tioga Road. The fire is visible from many locations within the park. The fire …

The Tenaya Fire began on the afternoon of September 7, 2015, and is being suppressed. The fire is estimated to have burned 500 acres. There are no threats to structures and no injuries have occurred. All trails on the north rim of Yosemite Valley south of the Tioga Road and …

Yosemite has been experiencing periodical air quality changes due to regional fires. Numerous large fires are burning along the entire western part of the United States and transport winds are carrying smoke across a very large region. This pattern may continue for the next few days. We urge everyone to …

Air Quality in the park is being affected by numerous fires throughout California. Currently no roads are closed within the park.

The Upper Fire was discovered by hikers at approximately 3:30PM, August 10. It is now out and in patrol status.