Morrison Fire

35% Contained
31 Acres
1 County: Tuolumne

Not a CAL FIRE Incident. Updates will be made as they become available.

Date Started
08/04/2024 10:46 AM

Last Updated
08/22/2024 2:46 PM

Cause
Lightning

Admin Unit
National Park Service

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Near Morrison Creek, Yosemite National Park

[37.9043,-119.615283]

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Situation Summary

Fire crews are being inserted into this fire to monitor and hold. Fire crews will be using contain and confine tactics operations utilizing direct line construction and natural barriers.

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Icon	Description
	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 4}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

Morrison Fire

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