After receiving multiple lightning strikes in the park, 9 new fires have been detected. The fires are all less than 1/10th of an acre in remote areas of the park. There are no anticipated closures. Response has included engines, helicopter, and crews hiking in.
July 15, 2024 - Yosemite Fire and Aviation Management officials report thunderstorms developed over Yosemite National Park over the past few days and nine lightning fires have been 
detected. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Aspen, Grove, Dog Leg, Smith, and Dewey fires are being actively suppressed with ground crews and/or aviation assets where appropriate. The Indian, Porcupine, Harden, and Cascade fires will have firefighters on scene providing updates on conditions.
Some areas of the park received precipitation from this storm; as fuels dry out, we may see additional fires.
Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for managing all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public and protect and enhance natural and cultural resources.
Aspen
Location: One mile west of Aspen Valley. 6,200’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Grove
Location: Northwest of Crane Flat near the Tuolumne Grove Road. 4,700’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Dog Leg
Location: Northeast of Crane Flat, near Unicorn Creek. 5,200’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Smith
Location: Southeast of Smith Peak, south of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. 7,200’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Dewey
Location: Southwest of Dewey Point. 7,200’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Indian
Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Lehamite Creek. 7,400’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Porcupine
Location: North of Tioga Road, southwest of Wegner Lake. 9,800’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Harden
Location: Northwest of White Wolf, west of Harden Lake. 7,200’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Cascade
Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Yosemite Creek. 7,600’ elevation.
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024 Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0% Cause: Lightning
Thank you for your interest!
Source: NPS