Yosemite National Park is managing four wilderness fires burning in fire adapted ecosystems. There are trail closures in effect. All fires may be visible from Tioga Road (Highway 120 through Yosemite National Park), Glacier Point, and high country vistas. Overall, smoke production is minimal, with columns rising around 1,000 feet from the ground and dispersing northeast. Smoke may be light grey in color. Park managers are working with local air quality districts to monitor smoke impacts in the park and local communities. Winter weather conditions may impact the area this weekend. Road closures may be in effect. For road conditions, call 209-372-0200, press 1, then 1.
Blue Jay Fire
Location: Yosemite Creek drainage south of the 10 Lakes trail at 9,000 feet elevation.Discovery Date: July 24, 2020
Size: 6,922 acres
Containment: 50%
Strategy: Confine and Contain
Cause: Lightning
Fire behavior is minimal with a low rate of spread. Primary activity is on the northern flank adjacent to the Yosemite Creek Drainage, northeast of Lukens Lake, and in green pockets inside the perimeter. Fire is smoldering in interior pockets, and creeping through ground litter and pockets of accumulated dead and down logs, with some isolated single tree torching. There may be impacts to Tioga Road (Highway 120 through Yosemite National Park).
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6888/
Wolf Fire
Location: North of White Wolf Campground and west of Lukens Lake Trail at 9,000 feet elevation.
Discovery Date: August 11, 2020
Size: 2,057 acres
Containment: 30%
Strategy: Confine and Contain
Cause: Lightning
Fire behavior is minimal with a low rate of spread. Primary activity is in the northwest corner and in the Morrison Creek area. The fire is smoldering and creeping in dense pockets of vegetation and accumulated dead and down logs, with some isolated single tree torching and spotting. Currently, there is no apparent threat to White Wolf.
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7134/
North Whizz Dome Fire
Location: South of Cathedral Creek and 1 mile northwest of Tioga Road at 8,400 feet elevation.
Discovery Date: August 27, 2020
Size: 165 acres
Containment: 50%
Strategy: Monitor
Cause: Lightning
The fire has shown minimal activity and a slow rate of spread. The fire is creeping and smoldering through ground litter and in pockets of accumulated dead and down logs. Fire personnel will continue to monitor fire behavior and growth. Smoke may be visible from Tioga Road.
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7135/
Horse Fire
Location: Horse Ridge, 1 mile southeast of Ostrander Lake at 9,500 feet elevation.
Discovery Date: August 24, 2020
Size: 30 acres
Containment: 60%
Strategy: Monitor
Cause: Lightning
The fire has shown minimal activity. The fire is creeping and smoldering in pockets of compact high elevation fuels in rocky terrain within the perimeter. There are no threats to trails or infrastructure. Fire personnel will continue to monitor fire behavior and growth. Smoke may be visible from Washburn Point.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7149/