Middle Fire

  • 60% Contained
  • 310 Acres
  • 1 County: Tuolumne
Not a CAL FIRE Incident. Updates will be made as they become available.

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Last Updated
08/13/2024 5:42 PM
Date Started
08/04/2024 3:51 PM
Location Information
S of Middle Tuolumne River & N of Tioga Rd, Yosemite National Park
Latitude / Longitude
[37.862367,-119.704567]
Admin Unit
Yosemite National Park
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Cause
Lightning
Reports
Status reports

Status Update

Situation Summary

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 six fire crews, seven engine crews, and the help of two Type 1 and three Type 2 water-dropping helicopters.

Structure protection preparations have been completed at White Wolf Lodge and Campground. There are no threats to Aspen Valley currently. Crews are accessing the fire from Tioga Road, so please be watchful for firefighters and equipment along the roadway when driving in the area.

Smoke from the Middle Fire will likely impact the White Wolf area and along Tioga Road.

Trail closures went into effect Tuesday, August 6, impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf.

Yosemite Fire News

https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/firenews.htm

 

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