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Multiple Wildfires Burning In Yosemite National Park

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September 7, 2022

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Multiple wildfires are burning in Yosemite National Park in California, and while none currently threaten park operations, structures, or public safety, a management team has been brought in to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. 

Here's a look at the fires and their current status:

Ranch Fire

Location: Across the canyon west of Rodgers fire

Discover date: September 6, 2022 

Size: 1/10 acre

Cause: Lightning

Reported by aircraft and described as a single tree burning.

Plan to transport firefighters Wednesday, September 7, to respond.

Alder Fire

Location: North of Alder Creek

Discover date: September 6, 2022 

Size: 1/10 acre, 50% contained

Cause: Lightning

Aspen Fire

Location: Northeast of Aspen Valley

Elevation: 6,200 feet

Discover date: September 4, 2022 

Size: 26 acres, 30% contained

Cause: under investigation

Fire History: Burning in the 2013 Rim fire footprint

Burning in snags and whitethorn

No closures, no evacuations

Red Fire

Location: Between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek

Elevation: 7,800 feet

Discover date: August 4, 2022 

Size: 6,056 acres 

Cause: Lightning

Fire History: Burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint

Burning in red fir, lodge pole litter. Most activity on the southwest 

Trail closures on segments heading out the Illilouette drainage from Glacier Point area to Merced Pass Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity.

Rodgers Fire

Location: Northwest of Rodgers Canyon and southwest of Pleasant Valley 

Elevation: 8,100 feet

Discover date: August 8, 2022 

Size: 2,541 acres 

Cause: Lightning

No recent fire history

Burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logs. Activity is on the north, southeast, and southwest corners

A segment of trail in Rodgers Canyon from Neall Lake to the junction with Table Lake is temporarily closed due to fire activity

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