Category: Fire
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Three Fires Burning Within Yosemite National Park
Three fires have been reported burning within Yosemite National Park, two caused by lighting and one whose cause is yet unknown.
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Speaking of “control” burns…
What happens when a “controlled” burn gets out of hand? Read more.
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BREAKING NEWS: Arsonist May Be Stalking Communities Around Yosemite
A series of suspicious fires in the communities surrounding Yosemite may have been the work of an arsonist. Residents and visitors are being asked to keep a look out for any suspicious activity in the Oakhurst-Mariposa area and report any fires immediately. The grass covering the foothills surrounding Yosemite has benefitted greatly by the wet…
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Interesting Facts From the Big Meadow Fire Report
Here are some things I noticed reading the Big Meadow Fire Report from the National Park Service. • It took less than 2 hours for the controlled burn to get out of control. • Spot fires began appearing outside the fire lines less than an hour after ignition. • Ironically one of the goals of…
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Stinging NPS Report Says Yosemite Officials Were Overconfident About Ability to Manage Big Meadow Fire
The Big Meadow Fire burns unchecked. Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne A stinging report just released by the National Park Service about the Big Meadow Fire, which scorched over 7000, required the assistance of 171 personnel and equipment and closed 2 major roads into the park, says Yosemite officials were overconfident in their ability to control…
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73-Year Old Woman Charged in Big Meadow Fire Case
The Big Meadow controlled burn scorched more than 7000 acres and cost tax payers $16 million to fight. Photo by Jono Hey. 73-year old Ann Matteson lives in Foresta. August 27th she was ordered to evacuate as fire crews moved in to protect the tiny mountain community from the controlled burn that had gotten out…
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Scars of Fires Past
The burn scar after the Big Meadow Fire. Photo by Rene Rivers. Rene Rivers stiched this very nice pano together of the burn scar from the Big Meadow Fire. It’s weird how the fire appears to have stayed within the boundaries of the old A-Rock Fire Scar. For best viewing be sure to check out…
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Cleaning Up with a Bang
Reg Bowders explains the workings of the electronic detonators used with fireline explosives. The detonators have a radio transmitting range of 5 miles in line of sight, making for a much safer method of dropping large trees. Photo courtesy National Park Service. One of the things most people don’t realize is that after a forest…
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Big Meadow Fire Update – Sept 3 2009
Firefighters construct a portable heli-well near Foresta. Photo courtesy NPS. The Big Meadow Fire is 70% contained tonight. The Tioga Road, Big Oak Flat Road, Tamarack Campground, Crane Flat Campground all will remain closed through the holiday weekend. Residents are being allowed to return to their homes in Foresta tonight. Crews are making excellent progress…
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No Traffic From Tioga Pass or the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite Valley for Labor Day
In the final stretch of Summer many local businesses depend on Labor Day weekend to fill their coffers so they can weather the slower Winter months. This Winter businesses are going to have to tighten their belts a few notches as many visitors are canceling their reservations or seeking other lodging after it was announced…