Very minimal growth was found (less than an acre on northeast flank)

One small pocket of intense heat detected in the interior. 

Eastern portion of fire exhibits mostly scattered heat and is cooling compared to previous night’s flight.

Southwest flank as on small pocket of scattered heat.

No isolated heat was detected outside the perimeter.

Isolated Heat within 500’ were labeled per SITL request.

Yosemite National Park is Open
With Highway 140 Closed at the top of the Briceburg Grade use Highway 49 from Mariposa to Oakhurst, then Highway 41 to Yosemite.
Use Highway 120 to Yosemite,
Highway 140 is open from Savages Trading Post to Yosemite,
All park roads open. Expect smoky conditions.

October 13,  2019 - 

Update for 5:00 P.M. 5,563 Acres with 70% Containment

Update 4:54 P.M.
Caltrans Reports Highway 140 in Mariposa County Scheduled to Reopen at 6:00 P.M. Tonight (Sunday)

CAL FIRE Reports Suppression Repair Begins on the Briceburg Fire in Mariposa County

Briceburg Fire in Mariposa County Sunday Morning Incident Action Plan Map


Sunday Morning Update: 5,563 Acres with 63% Containment