August 18, 2023 - The Pika fire is now 100% contained. There are still some interior areas that may show smoke; all trails are open and accessible while the fire area remains closed to the public.
As of Friday morning the fire is at 841 Acres with 100% Containment
Lightning fire started on 6/29/2023.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/17/2023 - 19:44 |
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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: | 25 |
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| Size | 841 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/30/2023 |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory), Brush (2 feet). |
| Significant Events |
Yosemite Fire crews are using a management strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails to confine the spread of the fire in a predefined area. 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. Smoke from the Pika Fire is expected to impact Yosemite Valley in the evenings and overnight with conditions improving as smoke lifts during the late mornings. Slight impacts may also be seen on trails near the fire including in Yosemite Valley. |
| Planned Actions |
All previous trail closures associated with the Pika Fire instituted after June 29th, 2023, are hereby rescinded. Areas will continue to burn within the perimeter of the Pika fire. To maintain the safety of park visitors and allow management operations to continue unimpeded, the area within the Pika fire will remain closed. Continue to monitor weather and fire behavior, including smoke impacts. Resources are continuing to hold and patrol. |
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Previous Information:
Source: NPS
