Yosemite Fire and Aviation Announce Fire Crews Will Be Burning Piles In Yosemite West On Thursday May 18 Through Saturday May 20 Details Last Updated: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 12:18 Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 12:18 View Comments May 17, 2023 - Yosemite Fire and Aviation officials report fire crews will be burning piles in Yosemite West on Thursday May 18 through Saturday May 20. Smoke may be visible from the Wawona Road (Hwy 41).Source: NPS View the discussion thread. back to top