Yosemite National Park
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September 13, 2022 - In the past week, Yosemite Fire and Aviation and partners have responded to multiple new lightning strikes in the park. No closures or evacuations are associated with these incidents at this time. All are/were less than 1/4 acre and have been contained or are being suppressed. Today is expected to be the last day we see thunderstorm activity as a drier weather pattern enters the area. Temperatures are expected to remain near seasonal normal. One possible new holdover fire was detected on infrared maps yesterday north of Hetch Hetchy; crews will verify and assess that today.
Two other fires are active in Yosemite National Park:
For information on the Red Fire, burning between Ilillouette and Red Creeks, visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/
Fore information on the Rodgers Fire, burning northeast of Hetch Hetchy, visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8333/
The #RedFire (8,383 acres) and #RodgersFire (2,774 acres) are being managed for multiple objectives. With recent precipitation, both are showing minimal growth. Trail closures are associated within these fires.
#YosemiteSeptemberLightning: Since September 5, Yosemite Fire and Aviation and partners have responded to multiple new lightning strikes in the park. No closures or evacuations are associated with these incidents at this time. All are/were less than 1/4 acre and have been contained or are being suppressed. Today is expected to be the last day of thunderstorm activity as a drier weather pattern enters the area. Temperatures are expected to remain near seasonal normals. One possible new holdover fire was detected on infrared maps yesterday north of Hetch Hetchy; crews will verify and assess that today. More information, visit:
Yosemite September Lightning: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8419/
CHIQUITO FIRE
Location: Chiquito Pass/Chain Lakes area, near the park’s southeast boundary
Elevation: 9100’
Discover Date: September 10, 2022
TURNER FIRE
Location: east of Alder Falls, along Turner Ridge, northeast of the Wawona Road above Alder Creek
Elevation: 6700’
Discover Date: September 10, 2022
EMPIRE FIRE
Location: near Empire Meadows, Badger Pass area
Elevation: 6500’
Discover Date: September 10, 2022
WOLF FIRE
Location: Along Tioga Road, east of White Wolf
Elevation: 8000’
Discover Date: September 10, 2022
OBELISK FIRE
Location: East of Starr King Meadow/ west of Lake Obelisk/Mt. Clark
Elevation: 9,750’
Discover date: September 9, 2022
RANCH FIRE
Location: Northeast of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Elevation: 4,000’
Discover date: September 7, 2022
ALDER FIRE
Location: North of Alder Creek, northwest of Wawona
Discover date: September 5, 2022
Smoke
Air quality in the forecast area has greatly improved over the last day. Today, mostly Good AQI in the foothill communities is likely, with Moderate AQI for sites within the park. Smoke may be increasing as fuels dry out and the fires become more active later in the week.
Current Air Quality
View current air quality conditions throughout Yosemite National Park and the region at https://fire.airnow.gov/
Source: NPS
