September 10 photo of the Lakes Fire in Yosemite National Park
Photos from Kelly Singer- Battalion 1 and Russ Mitchell- Captain YNP-WFM

LAKES – 37 35.6 x 119 33.6 approximate 8000 feet elevation, Mariposa and Madera Counties

October 13, 2016 - The Lakes Fire in the Chilnualna Lakes area, between Turner Meadow and Buena Vista Peak, is a lightning caused fire that is being managed for multiple objectives.  A ground reconnaissance was completed by Yosemite Crew-1 members earlier this week and reported the fire to be 1,001 acres.  The fire had previously spread to the area of the 1999 Chil Fire area and has been most active on the west, north and northeast edge of the perimeter.  Smoke has been visible from various locations within the park and surrounding area.

A trail closure is effective as of August 25, 2016, as the fire crossed the trail along Chilnualna Creek.  The trail section between Turner Meadow (beyond the top of Chilnualna Fall) and Buena Vista Lake is included in the closure. 


Source: NPS