Incident Update Middle Fire
- Date:
- 08/10/2024
- Time:
- 9:04 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Middle Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-04
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- S of Middle Tuolumne River & N of Tioga Rd, Yosemite National Park
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Lightning
- Counties
- Tuolumne
- Administration Unit
- Yosemite National Park
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 39
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
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.