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yosemite pika fire july 15 2023 nps photo

Wednesday Morning Update:

July 18, 2023 - Yosemite National Park fire crews are actively engaged in firing operations - additional smoke and fire activity will be seen over the next few days in Yosemite Valley.

As of Tuesday morning the fire is at 818 Acres with 20% Containment

Smoke from the Pika Fire has been impacting Yosemite Valley overnight and into the morning with conditions improving as smoke lifts during the afternoon. The AQI is "hazardous" in Yosemite Valley this morning.  Similar conditions are expected tonight into tomorrow morning. Impacts may also be observed in the surrounding communities of El Portal and Groveland. To monitor smoke in your area and take precautions for your health, please visit Current Air Quality and Smoke Monitoring - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Trail closures went into effect Tuesday evening, impacting short sections of the North Dome Trail and Lehamite Creek Trail. A trail closure map can be seen HERE.

Basic Information
Current as of Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:57
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning/Natural
Date of Origin Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:20
Location Northwest of North Dome
Incident Commander NPS
Incident Description Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trail, using fire to secure and strengthen control lines. The fire has moderate growth with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome.
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.
Coordinates 37° 45' 47'' Latitude
-119° 33' 
35 
'' Longitude

Current Situation
Total Personnel: 40
Size 818 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 20%
Estimated Containment Date 07/30/2023
Fuels Involved

Timber (Litter and Understory), Brush (2 feet).

Significant Events

Crews will be hand firing along Lehamite Ck trail on the west flank to secure that section this morning. Firing has been slow due to potential of spot fires across the line.

Outlook
Planned Actions

Trail closures went into effect the afternoon of 7/11. 

Additional crews arrived 7/11 & 7/12. Hose lays completed. Active fire conditions. 

Continue to monitor weather and fire behavior, including smoke impacts.

Resources are continuing to hold and patrol. 
25 acres of ignitions planned for this evening, holding for RH recovery. 
spots east of Indian Arch are being incorporated into containment lines.

Projected Incident Activity

12 hours: Crews will continue with indirect line construction utilizing natural barriers for fire growth

24 hours: Crews will finish indirect hand line construction and look at opportunities for firing operations - trail closures will go into effect

48 hours: Crews will implement firing operations while monitoring weather and fire behavior, including smoke impacts.

72 hours: Continue with firing operations with both aerial and hand ignitions, while monitoring weather and fire behavior, including smoke impacts.

Anticipated after 72 hours: Complete firing operations, transition to patrol and monitor

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Forecast calls for hot and dry conditions, with an excessive heat warning through the middle of next week.



Previous Information:

Source: NPS