Nine Lightning Fires Detected In Yosemite National Park
Yosemite, CA– Recent thunderstorms over Yosemite National Park have sparked nine lightning-caused fires, primarily in high-elevation wilderness areas ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet. Fire managers are currently assessing conditions and formulating responses. Firefighters are on the scene providing updates on conditions for the Indian, Porcupine, Harden, and Cascade fires. Some areas of the park received precipitation from the recent storms; however, as fuels dry out, additional fires may occur. The full list of the fires is below.
Aspen Fire
Location: One mile west of Aspen Valley, 6,200′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Grove Fire
Location: Northwest of Crane Flat near Tuolumne Grove Road, 4,700′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Dog Leg Fire
Location: Northeast of Crane Flat, near Unicorn Creek, 5,200′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Smith Fire
Location: Southeast of Smith Peak, south of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, 7,200′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Dewey Fire
Location: Southwest of Dewey Point, 7,200′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Fires Being Monitored:
Indian Fire
Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Lehamite Creek, 7,400′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Porcupine Fire
Location: North of Tioga Road, southwest of Wegner Lake, 9,800′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Harden Fire
Location: Northwest of White Wolf, west of Harden Lake, 7,200′ elevation
Discovery Date: July 13, 2024
Size: 0.1 acre
Containment: 0%
Cause: Lightning
Cascade Fire
Location: South of Tioga Road, west of Yosemite Creek, 7,600′ elevation
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