Headed up to Yosemite sometime soon? Don’t be alarmed if you see fires or if the air is full of smoke. The 2005 controlled fire season is set to start with fires planned for El Portal and the Wawona areas.
Controlled fires help remove fuels and undergrowth which could otherwise lead to devastating wildfires within the Park. Fire is also a natural process that helps add vital nutrients to the soil systems so that other plants may grow.
Be careful when driving in the park as smoke could present a hazard on some roadways near the fire.