Fire crews are continuing to work on the Meadow Fire and have been able to get the fire about 23% contained. Smoke may be visible in Yosemite Valley and will be at it’s peak in the early morning hours. People with respiratory ailments should avoid strenuous activity during that time.
Fire Statistics:
Acres Burned: 4,906
Containment: 23%
Est. Containment: 9/21/14
Fire Cause: Lightning
Total Personnel: 556
Cost to date: $1.8 million
Trail Closures
Echo Creek Drainage to Little Yosemite Valley
Sunrise Creek Drainage to Little Yosemite Valley
Merced River Corridor to Merced Lake Ranger Station
Nevada Falls east through Little Yosemite Valley along the Merced River
Sunrise Trail to Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake
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4 responses to “Meadow Fire Update 3”
Meadow Fire Update 3: Smoke may be visible in Yosemite Valley and will be at it’s peak in the early morning… http://t.co/R7WzblqjYv
Meadow Fire Update 3: Fire crews are continuing to work on the Meadow Fire and have been able to get the fire… http://t.co/TZSDIQ094X
RT @THEYosemiteBlog: Meadow Fire Update 3: Smoke may be visible in Yosemite Valley and will be at it’s peak in the early morning… http:/…
Thank you for the continued updates on the fires. The information has been very useful! Keep up the good work!
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