Lightning fire started on 8/4/2024.
Control Objectives: Keep the fire North of Tioga Road, East of Aspen Valley, South of the Tuolumne River, and West of White Wolf Lodge.
Current as of | Mon, 08/12/2024 - 09:49 |
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Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning / Natural |
Date of Origin | |
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
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Total Personnel: | 159 |
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Size | 310 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 fire crews, engine crews, and the help of Type 1 and 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. |