Wilderness Zone:
Dark Hole Fire (37 50.721 X 119 36.633, Mariposa County) started May 26. This lightning-caused fire is located near the Yosemite Creek Campground access road and is currently approximately 1/10th of an acre. It is being managed for multiple objectives, including resource benefit, smoke considerations, and cost effectiveness. This fire is smoldering in red fir and lodgepole litter and duff. It is minimally active due to high fuel moistures and remaining patchy snow.
Pit Fire (37 48.063 X 119 31.201, Mariposa County) started May 26. This lightning-caused fire is about 1/10th of an acre and is located near the Snow Creek Trail approximately one mile southwest of the Tioga Road. This fire has shown minimal activity due to sparse vegetation and high fuel moistures.
Mono (37°40’ 24.24” 119°45’ 19.45”) started May 18 – This lightning caused fire is located in Mariposa County, within the Illilouette Basin and Yosemite’s wilderness. This fire continues to grow slowly as expected. Minimal smoke is visible in some places along the Glacier Point road. This fire has low to moderate potential for spread.
Suppression Zone:
Cottonwood (37°54’13.68” 119°47’41.64”) started May 18 – As of May 27, 2009 the Cottonwood Fire is controlled at 96
acres. This fire is still being regularly patrolled. Park staff will monitor smoke on a consistent basis. However, smoky conditions may exist within the park. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize smoke impacts to health. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas.