Yosemite Fires Update Firefighters in Yosemite National Park have made significant progress towards containing the the wildfire that began as a prescribed burn and has destroyed over 7,000 acres. With an estimated containment rate of 70%, NPS anticipates the blaze to be fully contained by Thursday, September 10. Currently, Highway 120 from Crane Flat to White Wolf is closed and Big Oak Flat is also closed. Tuolumne Meadows is only accessible from the east gate and Yosemite Valley is only accessible through the Highway 140 and 41 entrances. All road closures will remain in affect through Labor Day weekend.

The fires have caused a significant amount of smoke in the Valley.


View from Ahwahanee Meadow


View from Turtleback Dome

Find further updates on the fire here.

Labels: Yosemite Fires, Yosemite National Park

  ¶ Thursday, September 03, 2009