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August 22, 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 National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees, the public, and to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources.

Middle

Location: Near the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River, west of White Wolf Lodge
Elevation: 7,000’
Discover date: August 4th, 2024
Size: 310 acres
Containment: 100%
Cause: Lightning
 
Operations include patrol mop-up, and rehab. Trail closures are still in effect impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf.
 
All remaining fires are being managed with a confined contained strategy/ monitor by Yosemite Fire crews.

Morrison

Location: One mile north of Morrison Creek
Discovery Date: August 4th, 2024              
Size: 31 acres
Containment: 50%                                      
Cause: Lightning

 
Echo

Location: North of Little Yosemite Valley above Echo Valley, near Merced Lake|
Discovery Date: August 2nd, 2024              
Size: 0.5 acre
Containment: 0%                                              
Cause: Lightning
Smoke and fire may be visible from Glacier Point and other park areas.

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Older aerial photo of the Middle Fire, in Yosemite National Park.
Photo shows a twin-rotor helicopter dropping water on a wildfire in coniferous forest.
Source and photo: NPS