August 11, 2024 - Yosemite Fire and Aviation Management officials report Yosemite Fire has responded to multiple fires since August 2; these fires are in high elevation wilderness.
Yosemite Fire crews are using a full suppression strategy utilizing firefighters on the ground and aircraft to fully suppress and contain the Middle Fire.
As of Sunday morning, August 11 the fire is at 267 Acres with 35% containment.
Fire crews are using ground and air resources, including handline construction with six fire crews, seven engine crews, and the help of two Type 1 and three Type 2 water-dropping helicopters.
Structure protection preparations have been completed at White Wolf Lodge and Campground. There are no threats to Aspen Valley currently. Crews are accessing the fire from Tioga Road, so please be watchful for firefighters and equipment along the roadway when driving in the area.
Smoke from the Middle Fire will likely impact the White Wolf area and along Tioga Road.
Trail closures went into effect Tuesday, August 6, impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf.
| Current as of | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 10:35 |
|---|---|
| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning / Natural |
| Date of Origin | Sun, 08/04/2024 - 12:00 |
| Location | Near the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River, west of White Wolf Lodge. |
| Incident Commander | NPS |
| Coordinates | 37° 51' 44'' Latitude -119° 42' 16
'' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 195 |
|---|---|
| Size | 267 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 35% |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Litter and Understory), Brush (2 feet). |
| Significant Events |
Yosemite Fire crews are using a full suppression strategy utilizing firefighters on the ground and aircraft to fully suppress and contain the Middle Fire. Fire crews are using ground and air resources, including handline construction with six fire crews, seven engine crews, and the help of two Type 1 and three Type 2 water-dropping helicopters. Structure protection preparations have been completed at White Wolf Lodge and Campground. There are no threats to Aspen Valley at this time. Crews are accessing the fire from Tioga Road, so please be watchful for firefighters and equipment along the roadway when driving in the area. |
Aerial photo of the Middle Fire, in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday.
Photo shows a twin-rotor helicopter dropping water on a wildfire in coniferous forest.
