The Big Meadow Fire on August 27th. Photo courtesy NPS.
Yesterday, firefighters made good progress improving fire lines east of El Portal. The active portion of the fire is in the north and northwest flanks away from Foresta and El Portal. Today, the highest priority continues to be improving fire lines east of El Portal and structure protection in Foresta. Firefighters are aided by 11 water dropping helicopters and six air tankers. Control difficulties continue to be hot weather, low humidity, and steep terrain.
Special Announcements: Due to fire operations, the Tioga Road maybe closed or restricted at anytime.
Evacuations: Foresta, Old El Portal, and the Yosemite View Lodge
Public Meeting: A fire update meeting is scheduled for El Portal on Monday, August 31, at 6:30 pm at the El Portal School.
Evacuation Centers: An evacuation center has been established at the Mariposa Elementary School, 5044 Jones Street in Mariposa.
Road Closures: The Big Oak Flat Road from Crane Flat Gas Station to the intersection of El Portal Road and Big Oak Flat Road.
Trail Closures: Old Big Oak Flat Trailhead to El Capitan, Rockslides to El Capitan, Tamarack Creek to El Capitan.
Campground Closures: Tamarack and Crane Flat Campgrounds.
Cooperating Agencies: U.S. Forest Service, Mariposa County Sheriff, Mariposa County Fire, Cal Fire, CHP, American Red Cross, Delaware North Parks and Resort at Yosemite. (NPS)