July 8, 2023 - Yosemite National Park Fire officials report Yosemite Fire crews are scouting the Pika Fire to implement a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome.
The Pika Fire current fire activity has been minimal, holding at about 4 acres.
A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure.
| Current as of | Fri, 07/07/2023 - 15:17 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:20 |
| Location | Northwest of North Dome |
| Incident Commander | NPS |
| Coordinates | 37° 45' 47'' Latitude -119° 33' 35
'' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 8 |
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| Size | 4 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/30/2023 |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory), Brush (2 feet). |
| Significant Events |
Minimal; smoldering, creeping, backing. |
| Planned Actions |
Establish spike camp, hike in crews, fly in gear and supplies, establish LZs and medevac sites. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: monitor from air recon on 7/4 24 hours: insert a WFM on 7/5 48 hours: establish spike camp and hike 2 WFMs in, scout handlines 72 hours: construct indirect handline and prep for firing operations Anticipated after 72 hours: continue with prep, monitor fire behavior and smoke. Tactically apply fire to secure perimeter. |
| Weather Concerns |
Warm afternoon highs continue, but a gradual cooling trend will occur through the week as high pressure aloft weakens. High temperatures are forecast to be near normal by Thursday, then a little below normal Friday into this weekend. Dry weather is forecast into the foreseeable future. Terrain driven winds will prevail. |
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Source: NPS
