Date:
July 14, 2024
Thunderstorms developed over Yosemite National Park over the past few days and nine lightning fires have been detected. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Aspen, Grove, Dog Leg, Smith, and Dewey fires are being actively suppressed with ground crews and/or aviation assets where appropriate. The Indian, Porcupine, Harden, and Cascade fires will have firefighters on scene providing updates on conditions.
Some areas of the park received precipitation from this storm; as fuels dry out, we may see additional fires.
Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for managing all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public and protect and enhance natural and cultural resources.
Aspen
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Location: One mile west of Aspen Valley; 6,200 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Grove
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Location: Northwest of Crane Flat near the Tuolumne Grove Road; 4,700 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Dog Leg
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Location: Northeast of Crane Flat, near Unicorn Creek; 5,200 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Smith
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Location: Southeast of Smith Peak, south of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir; 7,200 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Dewey
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Location: Southwest of Dewey Point; 7,200 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Indian
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Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Lehamite Creek; 7,400 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Porcupine
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Location: North of Tioga Road, southwest of Wegner Lake; 9,800 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Harden
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Location: Northwest of White Wolf, west of Harden Lake; 7,200 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning
Cascade
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Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Yosemite Creek; 7,600 feet elevation.
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Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
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Size: 0.1 acre
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Containment: 0%
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Cause: Lightning